When it comes to the instrument’s sound quality, honestly, it sounds like a Fender Start. Although an expert might me able to tell the difference, due to the budget constraint. But to a normal person, it sounds just like the original.
With all the frequencies covered, warm basses and clear highs, the tone is punchy, light and bright. Even if we look at a thin tone in comparison to the read deal (a 10 times lower price, too), however, through a bigger amp it sounds just like a regular stratocaster.
The strings are of good quality and they will not be getting out of tune that easily.
In short, this guitar is excellent sound quality for it’s price.