ST-62MN SB Vintage Series : Great guitar for the money

Was the firstbHB guitar I've bought. Pleasantly surprised. A couple of high frets, and the intonation needed adjusting a little, but otherwise no complaints at this price. I sanded and waxed the neck a little to get it how I like it, and to remove some over painting of stain on the fret ends. Still absolutely playable without that though. Fretboard edges were even slightly rounded off which I absolutely didn't expect at this price.

Fine out of the box as a beginner, and with a bit of basic set up it sits happily with a decent Squier. If you spend a bit more effort on finishing the neck, changing tuners for locking type, it plays as well as any strat I've tried.

Soundwise it's stratty but obviously not custom shop level. No complaints though!

Overall a great value guitar that really shines if you spend the time on set up, but which is totally playable out of the box if that's what you prefer.

Recommended.