ST-20 SB Standard Series : Better than expected

For this price point it would be a shame not to order one of these guitars. It's crazy to think that you can buy a guitar as affordable as this one and get more than you paid for. It's is very comparable to my Squer Affinity Strat.

Why should you buy this guitar?

- Affordable price

- Easy to play for a begginer

- No setup was needed out of the box, playable from the start

- Guitar looks great, no issues with the finish

- 3-ply scratchplate which some of the more expensive guitar don't have

- Leveled frets, nicely rounded

- Quality comparable to some other more established brands

Things you should be aware of before buying, but don't influence the playability much:

- Tuners are not the greatest, but they do the job

- Tremolo arm has a lot of play in it, but that can also be remedied

- Frets could be more polished. Lots of scratching when bending the strings.

Overall, great bang for the buck.