NAMM 2015 Highlights the Dave Murray California Series Strat

An excerpt from Premier Guitar:

"Fender and Dave Murray have collaborated on yet another ferocious signature model for the longtime Iron Maiden guitarist. The Dave Murray California Series Stratocaster is inspired by Murray’s longtime onstage go-to guitar, combining time-honored Strat tradition with the modern roar of three Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups, the fast feel of a compound-radius fingerboard, and the high performance reliability of a Floyd Rose bridge and nut. Available February 17, 2015."

Fender Dave Murray California Series Stratocaster

First impression is just WOWW! This axe right here is exactly what Dave Murray would play in every live videos I saw him in.

The triple single sized humbuckers, the Floyd Rose (Eventhough I hate them but I don't mind to have this model), the burst finish, the pearloid pickguard and the fact that it's a Fender Strat really had me sold. I have been a Fender guy since the first I held an electric guitar. I had others but still come back for these. To date, I have about 5 strats, 2 teles and an Ibanez RG.

Previous Fender Dave Murray Signature Stratocaster 

This new model right here really adds on to the 70's metal vibe with the pickup configuration, the Floyd and the finishing. Don't get me wrong. I still like the earlier model but this right here is the real thing. Has this classic look but for sure built to blow your face off! So, which do you prefer?

On a side note:

I remembered this photo of him with an ESP - Should have went for this scheme IMO. Combination of both models.