It's a perfectly proportioned and well-made Strat that feels Fender all they way. Neck feels right. The trem-block could have been better, but all Squier Strats have that skinny zinc alloy block.The Duncan Designed SC-101s do a good job and perform admirably and with very little noise.Finish was perfect, though the frets were kind of dirty, but after using a fret polishing system, everything was perfect.Overall plays and sounds like a pro-level guitar for so little and with budget materials.The Squier Vintage Modified 70's Stratocaster is of good value and a great instrument to play.