Hi (first post),
I've been a Strat fanatic for years and my guitar collection was entirely Fender Strats with a Tele and a Jazz Bass. Out of an itch for a 24" scale guitar, I bought a MIM Duo Sonic this year. The short scale took some getting used to initially but the weight of the thing makes me smile every time I pick it up. It has a thinner body (they used to be classed as student guitars) and the difference in weight that makes is a blessing for me. I've read people saying they're like toys but I can't agree with that. I don't get that eventual dull neck ache with it and that's a big bonus. It gets picked out of the rack more often than any other guitar these days.