STG

Despite whatever's written on the headstock, be informed that this is a good guitar. It's Aria's STG-004. It's a Strat-esque guitar, let's not look away from that. 

It's the manufacturer's no-frills entry level model (together with the STG-003) before things go into a more intended territory with the likes of STG-57 & STG-62. What I like about this guitar is the weight & pickup clarity. Despite not weighing much, there is ample resonance here & the tone's single note definition is a healthy serving; these are in-house units, mind you. The humbucker there could be the deal breaker as it lacks warmth compared to the rather impressive single coils. Things get too bright rather quickly especially at overdriven settings but we expect such manifestations with guitars at this price point. With that said, the humbucker's clean tone with chorus dialled in is a pleasant surprise. On a budget but not wanting poor tones - the STG-004 should be on your checklist.

ARIA STG-003 (List: $185)

Available at Davis GMC