I’ve got a fender USA and this is just as nice, and plays just as well. It’s stunning but is 10x cheaper.
I got this guitar in the fender sonic range (one below the affinity versions) I was expecting lots of rough edges and a possible compromise in overall finish, I was wrong. The only real givaway is the single ply pick guard which can be swapped out. The neck in maple feels slick and comfortable to use. The california blue color is really attractive. The bass is strung through the bridge rather than body which is the cost cutting option. The sound is perfectly acceptable considering the price of £149 delivered to the UK. In terms of customer service I was astonished how quickly my guitar got from Germany to the UK in flawless condition. The shop has inspected the item before shipping and has a certificate of inspection present, very good, most places like Amazon just shove a box out in the post and hope for the best but I was extremely happy with the attention and care shown for a budget product. I would hapilly use the seller again. hopefully I win a prize!