After changing the tuners to locking Sperzels and adding a Tusq string tree this guitar hangs right in there with my Vintage USA G&L S-500. Slightly different tone with the Mahogany Body vs Swamp Ash but very satisfying. Neck profile is only slightly less appealing than my USA. Fit and finish are great, USA pickups are standard ... intonation and action are outstanding. Wonderful quality and at 1/3 the price of my USA this guitar has found a permanent spot in my Guitar Arsenal!
The G&L S-500 is what a STRAT was meant to be ...awesome!
THIS SURPASSED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!
I AM REALLY BLOWN AWAY WITH THIS GUITAR.THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE FEEL OF IT IN MY HANDS.YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN,YOU CAN JUST TELL A GOOD GUITAR WHEN YOU HOLD IT.THE SOUND EVEN UNPLUGGED RINGS CLEAR AND SUSTAINING.NOW,THE FINISH IS BEYOND WORDS. IF YOUR THINKING OF BUYING ONE OF THE THESE I JUST HAVE ONE THING TO SAY ...DO IT!!!