Squier CV 60s Strat LPB

I really love the sound, look, feel and playability of this guitar. It has that strat sound and does it really well. The frets take a little getting used to, but it’s very playable. It’s a no-brainer, just get this guitar.

However, it is not perfect, which is to be expected for a budget version. The tuners aren’t great and have dead spots, which is not a dealbreaker in itself except if you want to use the tremolo. The tremolo setup itself is its biggest flaw. It is setup so tightly that there is barely any movement, and the claw mounting screws are SO tight that it is VERY difficult to loosen them without stripping the heads - which I did despite taking care. They are a simple thing to replace but it is a pain in the butt to remove screws with stripped heads.

This frustration aside, I really like the guitar and enjoy playing it. Most people won’t use the tremolo so will keep it super tight or block it anyway.