Alan Ratcliffe wrote
BTW, that's the Deluxe Player's Strat isn't it? I've played a few and quite liked them. Decent sound, nice look and a comfy C-shaped neck with a 12" fretboard. Just the gold hardware turned me off.
Yes, It's the Deluxe Players strat. They seem to be decent quality. I quite like the neck as well and the gold hardware also is not my taste but I thought it was worth overlooking for the price I paid, considering the new condition of the guitar.
I might be changing the gardware and pickguard over time, maybe even pups too but they sound fairly decent now.