Juârez Acoustic Guitar, 38 Inch Cutaway, JRZ38C/RED with Bag, Strings, Pick and Strap, Red

I currently own two Juarez Strat style electrics, bought the first one during my bachelors degree, as a throwaway instrument, as I did not want to carry out any mods on my Fender American Special Stratocaster. I carried out a relic'ing process on the first and stained the sanded down body to a walnut finish, swapped out the knobs and hard-tailed the bridge.Later on, I purchased a second identical Juarez electric this year, as I was wary of domestic air travel with my Fender Strat to IIM, for my masters degree.This instrument serves me well for spare time noodling and the occasional jam session with my peers, during which I use a BlackStar tube amp. Apart from a tune up and setup, I wanted to personalise the look of the guitar, so I dismantled it and wrapped the pick-guard with a B/W laptop skin that I got on amazon, for a grunge sorta look. I plan to replace the standard black knobs with Les Paul style Black-Gold Witch Hat knobs too.Now coming to these guitars and my takeaways from them, keeping my 2011 Fender American Special Strat (Candy Apple Red, Texas Special P'ups) as the highest reference point:1) The Juarez JRZ-ST01 guitars have decent build quality for the cost, considering they are about 50% lesser than Squier/Vault Strats. They do get cheaper around Amazon Sales.2) REPLACE THE FACTORY STRINGS, anyone ordering this guitar should get a set of good "new" strings from a reputed manufacturer either Fender, Ernie Ball, D'Addario or others. I prefer the D'Addario EXL120 9-42 strings.3) It would be ideal to get a setup done for the instrument from a luthier or music store nearby, however you could undertake that process yourself, if you have the time and the tools (a set of Allen keys, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches). Go slow and never avoid over-tightening. There are quite a few guides on YouTube where you can learn how to setup a Strat- style guitar.4) The back of the necks on both instruments I bought were smooth enough, but a light sanding down with the 400 grit or higher sand paper will improve the feeling.5) The fretwork varies from okay to really impressive for the price range (I have worked on a few Squire Strats and one Mexican, that had worse frets than these... a lot of fret sprout to be precise). The frets themselves are the narrow-tall variety, not jumbo fret-wire.6) The tuning pegs were not tightened down enough, I would recommend using wrenches of the appropriate size to cinch down the nuts on the top.7) The tuning pegs themselves are alright, but if you do plan to play a lot of tremolo/whammy bar stuff, then upgrade the tuning pegs (Stagg in Line Locking tuners from Furtados would do well).8) The nut is plastic, I would recommend using a bit of graphite powder from a pencil lead to help the strings glide easily across the grooves. You could replace the nut for a Stagg Bone nut from Bajaao. Ensure you get the right width/length.9) The Pickups sound okay, you would have to set their heights with a simple 'star' screwdriver to sound good. Would suggest checking out Berkeley Guitar Prof, Tomo Fuijta's video on pickup heights.10) The truss rod did not need any adjustment out of the box, but again this can vary depending on the QC. If you do plan to mess with the truss rod, go slow, only quarter turn at a time.11) The guitar cable that was provided with the instrument is quite subpar, I would recommend getting a better cable from Amazon (D'addario, Fender, Vox...), with a right angle connector at one end so it plugs easily into your amp/processor.The Juarez JRZ-ST01 is great for your teenage kid who wants an electric, it serves the purpose well and is a low cost investment, should they give up the instrument later (can think of a long line of my peers across school till college, who have given up playing their instruments over time).For those considering this guitar on a longer run, it is a good starting place for the cost. I would strongly advise you to get the instrument set up by a luthier for another 1-2k and change the stock strings. The black and sunburst finishes look good, in my opinion.Would I shell out another 6-8k for a Squire Bullet Strat?Nopes, that extra cash can be put to better use, as even the Squier/Vault Strat would require a setup to play really well. Most guitars under 500USD are not shipped out of factories with good playing setups. Setting up an instrument well, is time/labour intensive. Thus, any leftover cash could be used to get a tuner pedal and a good strap.If you do continue playing this Juarez electric guitar over time and want to upgrade, it would be wise to go from this JRZ-ST01 to a Mexican Stratocaster or a Squier Vintage Modified, in the long run.The JRZ-ST01 electric pairs well with the Marshall MS-2, Boss Katana and quite a few other modelling amps for practice.This instrument does well for most genres, such as pop, rock, country and such. However if you really want a "Humbucker" for metal/Prog-Rock, then shell out more and get the Vault dual humbucker guitar.To sum up, I would draw parallels between this guitar and the Maruti Alto, a first car for many... a good enough stepping stone to begin on (cost effective, needs some initial fine tuning), but something you would have to eventually upgrade from.I play jazz drums primarily and rock/funk guitar. My at-home guitar rig comprises of a BlackStar HT Tube Head with a Marshall Studio Classic 212 Cabinet.

The Juarez JRZ38C is an entry-level acoustic guitar that offers solid value for its price. Constructed with laminate woods, it provides a durable and stable build, though it lacks the resonance of higher-end models. The dreadnought shape delivers a warm and balanced tone, suitable for practice and casual playing.Its playability is one of its strengths, with a comfortable neck and smooth fretboard that make it easy for beginners to handle. The design is straightforward yet attractive, making it visually appealing for its class.Overall, the JRZ38C is a great choice for those new to the guitar or looking for an affordable option. It’s reliable and offers good performance for its price range, making it a sensible choice for budget-conscious players.

Best Quality & Value for money 😀😀Guitar was good but some keys are free. It's not big issue we can tight through small screws driver . 💯Over all it's Fine!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Can you replace guitar with right handed guitar. It will very helpful

I'm writing this review on a order of guitar while bringing they need to take care of the products too even rash driving may cause our product go severe and get chances of getting damaged so while opening i noticed the guitar was broken the strings were all misplaced the neck of the guitar was hanging from the body so ensure that this doesn't happen while exchanging the product in upcoming days

Very nice product. Good quality. This is appropriate instrument for beginners. Almost accurate tuning. Value for money.

Amazing sound. It's been 19 days since I bought this guitar. It's a very nice product for the beginners who are starting their journey of playing guitar.

Super quality,value for money,functionality and performance