Reliability How has it stood up over time? I had a regular Mexican made Stratocaster years ago and this one is right along side of it. I got more than I thought I would get for that price. General Your general opinion of this product. It is built right and the quality can be felt. The frets are a little rough, but an emery board fixed that with no problem. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It has a very nice balance and the neck is turned just right. It came with a good setup done on it and most guitars I get for a higher price have to have a setup done immediately. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is fantastic. I can get a full range of sound out of this thing. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish was bright and clear even for the black color. Action How was the action out of the box? Like I said before, the action was nice from the package.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The guitar seems to be well made, but being from Fender that should go without saying. I noticed that the neck needed to be adjusted, but a slight adjustment to the Truss Rod seems to have done the trick. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have only had the guitar for about three weeks. General Your general opinion of this product. If your looking for a high priced guitar, you probably won't be happy with this one. But if your looking for a starter guitar or an around the house guitar for home recording, and you don't want to ivest a bundle, this might be just what you are looking for. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The "Fender Starcaster Stratocaster Electric Guitar" is shipped with Fender light guage "Original Bullets" and while I usually like extra light strings, I have to admit that the action with the is pretty good with the "Original Bullets". The instrument is not too heavy and feels comfortable. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? With the three pick-up, two tone adjustment knobs and five setting switch, the tone of this instrument is highly adjustable. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The actual instrument I purchased was discounted as a "Scratched & Dinged" instrument, (Of course as I only plan to use it to write and record songs in my bedroom, I wasn't real concerned about appearence), I am still trying to find the so-called Ding. I'm sure it's there somewhere, maybe I'll be able to find it after I get new glasses Action How was the action out of the box? I guess you could say that "Out of the box", the action was slightly rough, but a few minor adjustment to the truss rod fixed it right up. (If your not Proficient at truss rod adjustments, I would find someone who is to help me.)