This guitar feels so great the c shape neck feels great in the hand and the vintera series really captures that classic Fender tone. I love the the daphne blue color and the off white pickups I feel like this guitar is one of a kind, even though its part of a series. The extra money is worth it in my opinion because it plays excellent. I saved up for 2 years wanting to buy a Fender Strat and the Fender 50s Vintera stratocaster in daphne blue made it all worth it. 10/10!