I've been looking for a 2nd Strat for a while now, and nailed this down for cheap at the 'Bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280232852763

Wanted an inexpensive rosewood necked Strat that I can fool around modding and not worrry about mucking it up. This should hopefully fill the bill. MIK Strats of that vintage ('97) have the reputation of being hit or miss affairs, so we'll see how this one turns out. Certainly appears to be in nice shape from the pics. I'd been looking for a blue one, but the deal on this one looked too good not to bid on. I'd placed a max bid of $88, so I got it with $2 to spare! LOL!