front x3 back x3 group I actually prefer the 24.75 scale ('89s) and the 25" scale ('94 & '09) on my Carvins. 7 string is 25.5 . What I like about superstrats. 24 frets. Easy access to that 24th fret. No heel. Humbuckers instead of singles. (No hum. Fuller sounding) Floyd Rose!! (still the most stable tuning, imho.) Prefer 12", 14", or 16" fretboard radius. (hate Fender 9", 10" radius) Balance well. No neck dive. Jumbo frets. Super low action. Thinner neck profile. Yes, you can shred on any guitar. LP, Tele, Jag, PRS, Semi-hollow, etc... But, to me a superstrat was designed with shred in mind. Just like Ducati and Harley. Both HD Corp. products. Ones designed to be fast and articulate. The other more laid back and loose.