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I want to point out that of course I can use a correlation meter and move the mics to a point where it can capture a negative phase correlation and not sound good at all but you really have to work hard to mess it up!

Dad3353 I agree! In addition I found that I started caring less about phase issues once I had begun using expensive microphones. Because everything I recorded just suddenly started to sound good so much so that I don't measure mic distance from guitar anymore nor do I use my ears it just sounds good wherever I put the mics! I do wonder just how many people are out there blaming phase issues for bad recordings when there is so much that influences the capturing of audio?

It's a balancing act for me between comfort, looks and functionality. I'm sure Strats are comfortable but I hate the look (reminds me of Bryan Adams). First time I played a Les Paul I couldn't believe how much I DIDN'T like it. It felt horribly chunky. I've got three electrics at the moment (arguably too many). My Ibanez RG421 is unbelievably playable. I bought it in a shop and it was immediately great. I kind of messed it up by replacing the bridge (NEVER get Cosmo Chrome, it tarnishes quick so I replaced it with black) but then I got dead frets. So I had it adjusted by a pro guy near me and it's now basically playing itself. My HB Tele has a bit more resistance but my favourite. Teles don't give you anything for free. But this one has a trem, so it's basically perfect. The Tele shape is good looking and very comfy. I've also got a 335 copy. I've always loved that shape. Very comfortable body but a bit large. I'm mostly a sofa player now.

Cheers, both