Let me rephrase that: jag's have a separate and distinct sound from the strat that I enjoy playing more. Strats are great guitars, but I don't particularly play solos or look to do traditional song writing, and don't really look to the strat as the answer to the particular tone I want to create while playing. The Dot I posted would take care of anything the jazzmaster wouldn't, and would allow more flexibility than just getting a strat.

Also, I'm attempting to learn lap slide guitar. Does anyone have any tips?