Strat-type guitars are notoriously noisey,and have low output(6k ohms)because of the single coil pick-ups.I would try some of the ibanez models,or humbucking guitar with split-coil ability.There are many to choose,but Ibanez makes good stuff at reasonable prices.Oh yeah,if you like the feel of the squire, you might look at replacment pick-ups(Seymore SCREAMIN'DEMON,LITTLE J.B. ect.,ect)
Re: better guitar?
Strat-type guitars are notoriously noisey,and have low output(6k ohms)because of the single coil pick-ups.I would try some of the ibanez models,or humbucking guitar with split-coil ability.There are many to choose,but Ibanez makes good stuff at reasonable prices.Oh yeah,if you like the feel of the squire, you might look at replacment pick-ups(Seymore SCREAMIN'DEMON,LITTLE J.B. ect.,ect)