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I agree with jaygordon75, the Japanese Strats are of the best quality. However, they come usually at a premium. I'd say if you have the money then go for it. If you're a newer player you may want to consider the Made in Mexico alternative. I've always heard the Highway Ones were lower quality but have never actually played one. You can get a new MIM Standard Stratocaster for less than a used Japanese Stratocaster.

I bought a round neck (Spanish style I guess) to play around with. I have every intention of learning to play slide guitar but have yet to really dedicate myself to it yet. They are alot of fun even just to play around on. I find myself picking it up more and more.

that was great!!!!!!!!!! Well done. You just started...could've fooled me

I've been using a condensor mic for acoustics and it sounds pretty good. Good enough to toss the Dean Markley Pro Mag pick up on the shelf. I know they make mics specifically for this but I'm not a professional or a gigger, just like recording. I think mine is an MXL990. I have both a USB and regular one. I would say from my limited experience and in my situation, if I could only do one or the other (a Dean Markley Pro Mag or miking it) I'd choose the condensor mic. Sounds better to me. Again, I'm a novice and I'm sure there are others who will chime in with more experience...Just my 2 cents

Dean Markley Pro Mag works OK. No install. Installs into sound hole with no tools. about $75.00 or so. I use it on my 12 string. It's not as nice as the TK4 installed pick up in my Takamine G series but for 75.00 it's OK.

Naked girls or unpasteurized beer and ice cream.....hmmmm. I'm not sure everyone's choice would be as noble.

Shine on You Crazy Diamond from Wish You Were Here or Sheep from Animals by Pink Floyd. Those are 2 solos I wish I'd played on.

Cam's advice is solid. I too use Notepad. It's very effecient (small file sizes) as well. I'm able to put hundreds of songs on my cell phone which proves to helpful since I burnt all my brain cells in my younger years.

Didn't they used to do that with a 2 way radio transmitter before GPS became widely available???

Well, I'd advise trying the proper chord forms as much as your hands can stand. You will regret not learnign all the proper forms...of course, for just enjoyment, by all means use the "baby" chords to play songs etc. Try to split your time between practice and fun. If you have an hour a day, use 1/2 for practice and 1/2 for playing. Eventually practice and playing will become the same activity.
As far as a comfortable guitar goes, get the most comfortable one you can, that'll help. I don't recommend putting nylon strings on a steel string but I have never tried it.

Padron....excellent choice. You are most welcome here.