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This is definitely something worth considering.

If you are just using the GT100 for amp simulation then I would think just having the pedal board going into the guitar input on the multi FX would be the best. Although, being honest, if you need those pedals to go into the GT100, then I would think that you might need an alternative multi FX better suited to your needs, or maybe just a smaller standalone amp modeller so it could just be all on one pedalboard. The FX already on the GT should be the same or better than the behringer ones on your board, and already has a tuner so I don't see why it is needed.

I don't know anything about guitars, I just play a Fazley telecaster copy, but if the two things I have learnt about bass guitars can be of help, over such a long period of time Fender is likely to have made small changes in terms of some of these factors: -neck radius -neck depth and overall shape -neck finish -fret size (which for the older strat may have also been affected by fret dressing at some point?) -pickup winding Any of those things would make a massive difference in feel, and the pickups would make a massive difference in terms of sound. Then there is QC. No two industrially made guitars have the same quality in terms of fretwork, which affects playability and even sound. On that front, there are simple but big things like nut slots. Any chanche they are cut a bit lower in the older guitar? Possibly a bit down in the list there is the fretboard material, which feels different under the fingers, especially if frets are not big. And maybe feels different as the wood ages. Also, I personally tend to fall in love with naturally aged necks. I am pretty sure technically it does not make any difference in terms of amplified sound nor in terms of playability (unless it's bare wood, which is never the case). But it just feels nice to hold them in my hand.

... and can change from day to day.

Yeah, that all makes sense. It's definitely a feel thing, even the fact that it's rosewood compared to maple makes a difference to me (i know it also makes a difference to the sound). There is something about certain guitars (look and feel) that somehow connect with your character.

I had an original run, PRS McCarty, with a lovely flame, maple top that had some of those same streaks.

Natural marks like that add character.

Welcome to the site Walks. I don't know much about Les Paul style guitars, but you can get this one that's well within your budget Harley Benton SC-Custom II SPAF – Thomann UK You'll find loads of LP style guitars on there for less than £300.

Not at all; quite the opposite. The Illuminati know that that is where the 'mojo' lies. Marks like that are very sought after, and fetch a high premium. It looks like you've struck really lucky, there.

I agree, it's a natural figure in the wood. treat it as a 'signature'; if ever it's stolen, a dated photo of you holding it, proudly showing off this distinguishing feature, will help with its return. Move along now, please, you're blocking the pavement. There's no QC issue here. Move along ...