1994 Squier Stratocaster or Bullet Mustang HH/ Is it worth it?

[west oracle]

I’ve been practicing with a 1994 Squier Stratocaster (complete beginner here). I got curious and found my “dream” guitar online, being the Squier Bullet Mustang HH (in Imperial Blue).
Is it worth buying? Is it a noticeable improvement from my stratocaster? How moddable is it (if at all), and can modding it improve its performance to an intermediate or professional degree when I get to those points?
(If it wasn’t clear, by “dream” I mean my ideal style and colors).
Link to the Mustang for reference I guess:https://www.musicarts.com/squier-bullet-mustang-hh-electric-guitar-main0393185?variantid=1432069&source=LPPC8CFA&source=LWWRCKEBA&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv7uBiYXPggMV5czCBB0kEQHeEAQYASABEgIMu_D_BwE

[tiny fiber]

It’s short scale tho

[west oracle]

Like the neck size?

[tiny fiber]

Scale

From saddle to the nut

[west oracle]

Oh, gotcha. What problems come with that?

[tiny fiber]

Imo the feel and also you’d need thicker strings to down tune

Then normal scale

But nothing really major

But it’ll feel different then like a strat

[west oracle]

Do you think it could be better than my strat?

[valid kayak]

thats up to preference

personally I'm not a fan of short scales

[chilly flare]

its short scale, so consider getting a new CV mustang

Do you need a HH setup?

[vivid parcel]

A 1994 Squier Strat? I think those old Squiers were supposed to be quite good, I don't think a Squier Bullet would be an improvement

[chilly flare]

a bullet would definetly not be an improvement

you should at least get a Squier Classic Vibe

there is a classic vibe mustang

[west oracle]

I don't necessarily need one, but I definitely like the look of the HH the most.
The Classic Vibe, as you guys pointed out, seems to be better with specs. I don't like the look of it a whole lot, which I know is probably the least important thing about a guitar.
Thanks for everyone's input, by the way. This is really helping me out. I'm not quite sure what to do anymore, though.

[chilly flare]

What do you want from a guitar

[west oracle]

Looks is definitely a big thing for me, but it's not important if the actual guitar is really good. I like the Mustangs a lot, and I want something that's going to last me for a really long time, like when I become more skilled overtime.

[chilly flare]

Alright so a high quality mustang

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https://www.sweetwater.com/c590--Solid_Body?highlight=MustCV60SB&mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=&lid=58700008483932905&dsproductgroupid=&product_id=MustCV60SB&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=x&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9003597&creative=&targetid=&campaignid=20381894352&awsearchcpc=&&&&&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiTi1ipXYyMuxUEASnD2BjXqZTYnbXn4AhRkHLsZZ8RPIgrXiomAu7BoCPL8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[chilly flare]

What specific specs do you want?

[west oracle]

I'm not super smart with specs, to be honest. If it's worth anything, I want something that's good for indie rock with maybe a warm sound rather than twangy. Does that help at all?

[chilly flare]

Yeah, it does. What shape, do you like and do you want a tremolo

[west oracle]

What do you mean by shape?
I don't want a tremolo, no.

[chilly flare]

Body shape

[west oracle]

Mustang solid body?

[chilly flare]

So offset

Alright

[chilly flare]

What do you think do Jazzmasters and jaguars?

[west oracle]

They're alright. I like the Jazzmaster better I think.

[chilly flare]

Alright good

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[chilly flare]

And what’s your budget?

[west oracle]

Probably 600 dollars max if it's really worth it, 400 dollars is more around my range.

[chilly flare]

Alright

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_ja_25th_firemist.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiaLx_EiKHiBjvcIDngXD5tWnOVujqzyBYaIsDV8enHyS_tHC5kJx3xoCgesQAvD_BwE this has fantastic specs

[west oracle]

That's a really cool looking guitar! Do you think it's good for what I need?

[chilly flare]

Totally

One more tho

https://reverb.com/item/69734390-squier-classic-vibe-60s-jazzmaster-sonic-blue?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=69734390

The Harley Benton is better specs wise

This just looks a little different

If you can, totally get the Harley Benton

It’s VERY well specked

Speced

It has a tremolo

But you didn’t want a tremolo

So actually

That Harley Benton is best

Go for it!

[west oracle]

Awesome! And it'll last me for a while?

[chilly flare]

Totally!

This will last forever

[west oracle]

Oh wow! If I can get the sound I want out of it, I'm definitely buying it!

Thanks for helping me with all of this. Sorry if I was annoying or confusing at any point.
Do you think I should buy it soon or stick with my strat for a while longer?

[chilly flare]

No problem! You should buy it soon because cyber Monday and Black Friday are literally right now

[west oracle]

I'll definitely buy it then!

One final question just before I buy it, should I go to the store and feel one first, or am I good to just buy it online?

[chilly flare]

These guitars aren’t usually in stores

They are based in Germany

so I don’t see how you could find on in store unless ur in Germany

If you can, go for it

But if you can’t, it’s fine

[west oracle]

Sounds good. I'll look into buying it before the sale ends then.