Well, of course those are a bit more specialised. I the eastern ones are alright pieces of wood, they're just really limited in genre for a person who's just starting learning (and probably even properly appreciating) music. Also, learning is a lot easier sitting down if you're an awkward teenager, so you don't want a spikey Warlock digging into your leg
A strat shaped body is a safe bet for comfort and the all important cool factor
