Don't get fooled by the Mexican serial number. This relic Strat ain't no gimmick.Features: It has almost everything that a 60s Strat had. A 'C' neck profile, Fretboard radius of 7-1/4", Nitrocellulose lacquer paint, Alder body. It is equipped with Tex Mex pickups (I swapped it with SSL-1 due to taste). But those who prefer hot output may keep it.Sound: With the Tex Mex in it, plug it into a TubeScreamer & Fender Vibroverb and you'll instantly get the recognizable SRV tones. The guitar plays like cream! Fit for almost all genres, it is like a guitarist's swiss Army knife.Make & Durability: It comes with a soft case & I recommend buying a hard case. The neck is smooth & relic job is impressive. The guitar stays in tune even after whammy bar abuse(once you get the bridge setup by a good tech). The 7.25'' rad board needs a higher action, but very easy to get used to. It feels and sounds like US strats even without mods