Jackson Adrian Smith Signature SDX Snow White 6-String Electric Guitar w/ Maple Fingerboard

Best packaging I have seen yet. This guitar came with enough protection to crib up a house with. The guitar has very smooth frets out of the box and that is rare in my experience. I don't own any Fender Stratocasters but i do believe it is basically a Jackson Strat with a floyd rose and humbucker at the bridge. I would buy this again in a heartbeat

This guitar has a great neck, is light weight and is very versatile. Unfortunately, the single coil pups are week with the neck being especially muddy in my opinion. Still, it's an awesome guitar and definitely worth the money.

First, the negative. The truss rod adjustment is at the heel joint so the neck must be removed to adjust the neck. Kind of a pain. Second, be sure to buy only the made in Indonesia model. The made in India mode had issues with the Floyd nut and the e strings falling off the fret board, google it. Now, the positive. I have owned hundreds of guitars in my time and I must say: This is in the top three. Even if you are not an Iron Maiden fan, don't be fooled, this isn't just a metal guitar. It is a fender strat with a humbucker and Floyd rose. However, the neck is more refined. Yes I own a fender strat with a original Floyd and humbucker, this is far superior. One of the best necks if I haven't said it enough. The top three necks in my experience are Washburn Nuno Bettencourt N4 swamp ash finish, the heel joint is amazing because it's non existent, google it. Second, Ibanez Jem/RG550, the gold standard, unreal how thin it is. Third, this bad boy. I'm glad they chose not to put a floating trem on this one, Finally a home for my EVH D-Tuna. As others have said the single coils are a little muddy/weak, however this is a very versatile guitar. Think EVH black and white striped without the stripes and added single coils. I own the EVH and the fret work finish is far superior on this. Before you think I am a strat guy, I own Gibson guitars also, if your thinking about the Gibson hype, look at Gretsch. Superior product at a fraction of the price. I am not a dealer, only an experienced consumer.