Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Mine was made perfect, like the folks at fender knew it was going to be owned for my hands Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have owned mine for a year, i have never had any problem with mine Overall Your general opinion of this product. it is perfect. I want another one Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? feel great on my hands and on my shoulder, I always end up playing for hours. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? these humbuckers are awesome through all my pedals and through my 65 super reverb, i am always happy with the sound in the studio and on the stage Finish How did the stain or paint job look? the transparent blue matte finish is stellar and the black pickguard is unique, flat in some light, reflective in sunlight, very fun. Action How was the action out of the box? perfect out of the case, what I expected from an american made fender. some people complain about american made fenders being so-so, this renewed any doubting-faith i once had.