The Jimmie Vaughan Signature Stratocaster Appreciation Thread

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I bought my JV back in '05 after reading tons of accolades. I already had a '97 Lonestar Strat but was curious so I went to try one out at the local music shop. After playing for about an hour or so I knew there was no way I was leaving without it I currently have six electric guitars in my collection and the JV gets the most play time. In fact, it's very hard to put that guitar down once I pick it up to play. Usually the wife ends up bellowing for me because I loose track of all time.

I thought the guitar was just about perfect stock but I did end up switching the cheesy 1-ply pickguard for a 3-ply parchment and swapped out the white plastic parts for aged creme.

Anyone else own the JV and if so, what have you done with it as far as mods, etc? I'm curious to hear what others who own one think of the guitar. like I stated, mine gets tons of play time...so much, in fact, it glows!