Can someone tell me the advatages of a Fender Stratocaster as opposed to the Telecaster, Jaguar or Jazzmaster?

More specifically, the Vintage Hot Rod '57 Stratocaster.





Why are the features of the Stratocaster better than the similar models (Telecaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster)





Thanks.|||Here's that main advantages/disadvantages to all of them (except the Jaguar). I own several of each of them.





Stratocaster





Pros: 3 pickups (standard) as opposed to 2 pickups in the others (standard). These means you can get more tonal variety from the Stratocaster. There are several replacement parts for the Stratocaster as well as custom parts for easy modification. The value of a Stratocaster holds very well, and older ones are worth much much more than the Jazz or the Tele.





Cons: Everyone has one, AKA you don't stand out much. The tone can be compressed, thin, and too quacky for some types of music. Occasionally the treble can overwhelm the mids and the lows. The 5 way toggle switch and the volume knobs get in the way of strumming waaaay too often.





Telecaster:





Pros: Very bright clear sound, not compressed. Several custom and replacement parts. Volume knob and pickup switch are in perfect spots and don't get in the way. Very versatile guitar tone for several musical styles. There exists a semi-hollow version (thinline telecaster).





Cons: Too much treble sometimes. Only 2 pickups on standard models. A lot of models have really really thick necks, and it makes it hard to play fast sometimes. (There are models with small necks too though).





Jazzmaster:





Pros: Very full sound and tone due to the soapbar type pickups. Not too much treble not too much bass. Rhythm circuit and lead circuit switchable. Unique looks, you stand out a little bit because you have a different guitar. Tons of tone options due to different circuits.





Cons: Some people get confused with the available circuit switching. The bridge is horrid on the American models (the Mexican classic player series has a good bridge though). Hard to set up and intonate, and stay that way. Doesn't hold value as well as the Strat and the Tele.





All in all my recommendation would depend on what type of music you want to play.





If you want a solid blues guitar that can do good classic rock, and pop fairly well then look at the Strat.





The Telecaster is going to be the pick for country or treble oriented classic rock. If you snag a telecaster deluxe with the humbuckers you can play heavier rock, alternative, and with the right pedals maybe even some metal.





The Jazzmaster is my favorite and makes a perfect guitar for indie rock, alternative, and surf. The Jazz has the most balanced sound out of all of them and is easily adapted to all types of music.





I have the hot rod 57, and I love it for a clear bright sound perfectly suited for classic rock tones and rockabilly. The pickups are a little hotter than a standard Stratocaster. The pickups make the drive channels on amps sound creamy. however, before making a final decision I would seriously compare the 57 strat with a classic player jazzmaster. The jazzmaster will cost you a little less, and you just might be pleasantly surprised.