Actually the OP wants a stratocaster.
Well, not really but something close (on the neck) would do just fine, however taking advantage of a no hum HB would make some sense for a change.
I have nothing against HB on the neck of my guitars the problem is how difficult it is to get rid of the Low End and also the excess of midds that tends to make the sound muddy.
I'm studying all the sugestions you guys made, ty very much for the kind help!