ST-62MN VW Vintage Series : Great value, playable and sounds good

I'm not a great fan of the Stratocaster, but there are some tones that it can get, that no other guitar can produce. So, when I was looking for those tones, I didn't want to spend a fortune on a guitar I was not likely to use much.

The ST-62 was too good a price to ignore when I was looking for my "strat" esque tones.

Out of the box it looked great, with no flaws in the finish or the hardware. The neck was fatter than I expected, but I actually prefer that sort of neck.

With a quick adjustment to the action and a fret polish, the guitar plays great. There are no sharp frets and they all seem to be pretty level.

Soundwise, all the strat tones are there, including the icepick bridge! Recorded it is hard to tell this from a midrange strat, so it is perfect for my needs.

If you are in the market for a Strat, this is a great option.