Tuning problems gone. It is sooo convenient to have this little axe, that I play it as much as my other, much nicer guitars. I think the DiMarzio in split-coil mode sounds more like a real Strat than the cheap import single coils that came with the guitar. It is much brighter sounding than my full-size Strat, probably because of the fixed bridge vs. floating tremelo. It was set up well but the low E was intoned slightly sharp.
Action is very nice - low with an acceptable amount of buzz.
There were no gross flaws which is amazing in a guitar this price. I will give it an 8 because this is obviously a mass-produced guitar, but considering that it is an inexpensive import, the quality to price ratio is really outstanding. I havn't had it long enough to say. For example, I take it to work, and carry it to guitar lessons on my lunch break. Purchased for my 12 year old son who still has rather small hands.