One strat acoustically louder than another, why?

[Mincer]

Do you hear this difference when plugged in? Or, how does it influence the electric tone? To me, the plugged in tone is what matters- that's what the audience, the microphone and my ears hear. I only hear the acoustic tone while playing on my couch, and even then, it doesn't matter much.

[Lucius Paisley]

Did I miss the tonewood argument?

[justFred]

Thanks to all for the explanations...guess the answer is: it is what it is...just shows ta go ya that these chunks of wood with some metal strings and a coil or three are far more complex than one might think..