Now that I've gotten my more or less dream P and J Fenders, I'm seriously thinking about getting a cheaper version of each, Squier or even Harley Benton, and mod them a bit maybe, for rehearsal, and travelling/not too serious (hopefully) gigs (hopefully) (gigs please)
I loaded my J with Lollar 70s (omg) so I have a couple of 99 deluxe noiseless pickups around to start the modding... Plus the stock fender preamp which was removed... I may try to use, sell or just keep it in the parts box...