Enjoy that Amrerican Deluxe mate! I've owned one since 2000 or so, and it is the best playing and sounding Strat I have ever had.Congrats to you sir!

Thanks for the greetings, everyone! Off to play a little after work and unwind!

I usually use a quarter or a dime and gently pry the pin up and out. Works like a charm.

Na na na na na na na.....na na na na na na na. Be the ball, Danny.But seriously, some good advice in here, thanks everyone!

I use Elixir lights on both my Strat and acoustic. They seem to last forever and feel great on the fingers.

I'm new here too, but welcome!