ST-57DG Black Tribute : I wanted a project guitar

I’ve been a Pink Floyd fan since I was a kid in the 70’s, I bought the DG model because it’s The Black Strat, and I have some outdoor gigs that I’m a bit squeamish about taking my more valuable guitars out into the heat or rain.

The quality of this one is ok. It arrived very quickly - I was shocked how soon I got it. The truss rod needed adjustment and the neck needed a shim. The nut needed replacement, but I was going to do that anyway. The pickups are next, and maybe sanding and repainting the body - there is a definite line along the contour of the body.

Pros: best value around. Cons: will need a setup from a very good luthier.

Neck feels great. Pickups a bit thin compared to a “real” Strat

A player’s guitar. Most screw holes were stripped

Buy this one, and one or two more - they’re great for everyone from beginners to weekend warriors in a bar band.