Been wanting another Strat since selling my AMSE Butterscotch a few years ago. I wanted a Maple FB and neck on the thicker side. Got lucky and picked this JV out of the local CL the day after it listed for $350. No fret wear, nary a scratch on it. Sounds very good, neck is fantastic, but the finish is thick! Can't shake the feeling I'm holding a toilet seat.
Comes with Schaller strap lock buttons which I had on my old '80s lightning strap my son appropriated.
Still, great guitar for the $$$. I think maybe a blue pearl guard will soften the all-white look.
TT