Even though I have some nicer and more expensive guitars, this one is my favorite for gigs and recording. I'm looking for a couple more of them. If for nothing else, I'd buy one just for the body. 10 i play nirvana, stp, sonic youth style music, i think it is as good if not better than a 60s jag. 8 Mine is black, from 1980.
Strings feed in through back of the body.
Weighs a ton. They also don't hum as much. Of course it's much brighter. The action is exremely low and the neck is barely bowed, just enough to clear string with no buzz. I'd say there were finish flaws but for the fact that i caused them myself, on purpose, back in my 'angry young punk' phase.