Incredible versatilty. From being a rhythm guitar both being able to reach soft rhythmic harmonies and sharp chords to being a killer lead instrument with those great bridge pickups.

double humbuckerrs say it all, that and the sustain which comes from the one piece guitar mahogany finish.

made in korea, but otherwise have no complaints

for the price i paid, im pretty sure i would've wasted money buying anything more expensive, even the tones of a real gibson dont match.

fenders website dont even mention that this guitar exists. how could they , it is after all the best guitar you could buy

Didnt grab me at first but the sound quality just got the bank book out.

Long time musician

Rock, classical, jazz

The humbuckers give a warm to raw range good for jazz, blues, & rock.

The coil tap is a superb feature. The model I bought had Seymor Duncan pickups on board, and they sound excellent. Can't speak for the Fender made ones since mine was the only model in the store & it was love at first touch and sound.

In general, its very well made. The finish and workmanship are good. It's a road-worthy instrument.

Excellent value for the money. I also own an American Standard strat, wich cost a good deal more even 7 years ago when I bought it. I'd definitely buy this one again even over a higher priced Fender. Price isn't everything about a good guitar.

Haven't had to deal with Fender about this instrument.

Active musican (30+ yrs)

Blues, classical rock, alt. country

I find the sound from these humbuckers bright and full bodied easily on a par with the Gibson Lucille I once owned. Playing the guitar with the two single coil pickups selected has a tone very similar to the tones offered by the varitone switch on the Lucille. Playing the guitar through an overdriven amp with the guitar volume pot turned down a little gives a clear and articulate tone with a growl that I find really pleasing and when I want the sound to bite

The coil-tapped Seymor Duncan pickups are a great combination.

Factory set-up was a bit naff, the intonation was out, but a little tweaking soon sorted that out. Looks the muts nuts, the finish is great for a guitar of this price. Bust a string the first time I gigged with it but it's been fine since. The glued in neck looks to be the obvious weak point.

I looked at loads of guitars before buying this one and I feel as though I have bought a much more expensive guitar that the price I paid.

I think it just looks great, each time I see it I pick it up and have a play.

I play guitar in a band for my own enjoyment

Rock, blues, jazz