While I am not very high on black guitars because I would spend all my time cleaning off finger prints (OCD) Something you said struck a note with me.....

There is no sound equivalent to cranking a good amp and a great guitar to give you that powerfully free feeling.
Even for those of us who cannot play very well at all....this holds true. All you have to do is hit one power chord that sounds great and it will bring you back time and time again.