ST-90SA Swamp Ash DLX Series : For this price forget, "the others," play HB

Played strait out of the box, little tweak here (4/64 high e) little tweak there (5/64 low e) no other adjustment necessary. You want to pay £400 - £1000 for the "other brands" go ahead, this HB swamp ash is unbeatable value for the money, feels amazing (just can't stop picking it up) and has tonal qualities all of its own. For £117 it is one of the best guitars I've bought, the other was the HB telecaster (but don't tell my brother it's his Christmas present from mum LOL). In a nutshell, want a strat, can't afford a strat, buy one of these; even if you feel the need for full setup (I mean freestone etc at £119) you still win a watch (I mean an excellent electric guitar). Wondering what to treat yourself with this Christmas after you've treated everyone else and your almost skint? One of these will play you into the new year, look good all year round and for many years to come, and as the wood ages the guitar will like yourself become more dignified and mature.