These guitars are capable of a pretty wide variety of typical Strat tones. Major dislike is lack of shielding and somewhat cheap electronic components. This is one of the easiest guitars to set up on your own, it's easy to get great action with these. Pickup height can be adjusted very easily. These guitars are put together very well, all hardware is nice quality, paint is generally good but sometimes develops cracks around the neck heel.
Bodies are usually two-piece basswood.
Necks are very nice, fret- work is great. Electronics are cheap but extremely reliable. The best aspect of these guitars is their durability. The hardware is very solid, paint is thick, strap buttons are regular Strat style. No backup is necessary if you have extra strings.