CST-24HB Charcoal Flame : How do they do it

Ok, I ordered this after seeing reviews on the CST range and to be honest expected it to be pretty but average in all other departments.

Well I can happily say I was wrong in most!

Firstly, don't get me wrong, it's by no means perfect and buyers would benefit from a little experience in setting up guitars.

I, for example removed the nut and took off about 1.5mm to lower the action at the headstock end, then lowered at the bridge. No fret buzz and an action the equal of any fender or Gibson guitar I've owned and still own.

Sound wise, no complaints with the Wilkinson humbuckers, but an upgrade to say Seymour Duncans would obviously improve that, but then it would defeat the fact that this is a budget guitar, and one helluva one at that.

Hardware, good quality.

Finish, fret polish will be my next move, and the flame top is not great but tbh agai, I bought this not expecting it to be AAA.

I would recommend these for beginners and more experienced players alike. I have 40 years experience with guitars, and way back when I was first learning this quality, at the relative price back, then would have been a dream. In a word , playability. Buy one , you won't be disappointed!