I have recently been a G & L Tribute 500. Made in Korea in Cort, according to specifications rigorous, ash body, sunburst, 22 frets, tremolo G & L Dual Fulcrum (not very stable if you tickle too), 3 single coil pickups G & L Magnetic Field in High Level output terminals separately adjustable in height (made by G & L USA and wound by hand), hyper flexible strat overall it's a great guitar!

UTILIZATION

The handle is ds mind Fender, round curve but is well in hand, the finishes are beautiful, you could easily spend a lot of his hendrixien medium in a mellow jazzy neck pickup, it can also sound way to telecaster desplittant microphones.

SOUNDS

Played on a marshall AVT 150 is a medium full-on approach similar to that of Hendrix. If you are looking for a Start "slamming" is not the best ... but if versatility appeals to you while keeping the big sound, it will be fine.
I play a repetoire of rock / jazz and it's ability to adapt to various répeetoires that appeals to me most.

OVERALL OPINION

A good investment, which is largely a U.S. Start, and buries the Mexican or Japanese products without worry.
It's a little known brand, do not forget that Leo Fender and George Fullerton are in control and that quality comes first.

Strengths: versatility of sounds, violin and neat finish
Weaknesses: instability of the vibrato handle fragile if you like from playing violent