mountain man
Still got the Blues!
I've got this exact guitar and color already. I paid about the same amount for it. The EC Artist Series has one of the best necks on any strat I've ever played. If you think you could never afford an Artist Series guitar? You can buy it now for $999.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233331584404?ul_noapp=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233331584404?ul_noapp=true