Under the Hood: STRICH SST-S10 | The Truth About Budget Guitar Kits

Welcome back to the workbench! Today, we’re going under the hood of the STRICH SST-S10 Midnight Blue Burst. The NEW STRICH SST-S10 the Ultimate Beginner Guitar Bundle? https://youtu.be/nNyDYZpQ8zM The folks at STRICH sent this starter pack over for review, and while it looks sharp on the outside, it’s time to see what’s happening on the inside. We’re stripping this Strat-style guitar down to the component level—checking the tuners, the electronics, the "techwood" (HPL) fingerboard, and a neck pocket fit that actually surprised me. In this episode, we answer: Is this a viable option for a true beginner? Are the tuners actually the 18:1 ratio advertised on Amazon? How does the build quality compare to other budget brands? Is this a solid platform for intermediate players looking to mod? Whether you're here for the specs or just a story about guitars and life, grab yourself a Diet Coke and a soft pretzel, and let’s get into it! Key Specs Found in This Teardown: Body: Poplar (1.67" thickness) Neck: Maple with Techwood (HPL) Fingerboard Tuners: 15:1 Ratio (Actual) Pickups: Ceramic (PX48, PX50, PX52) Nut Width: 42mm Timestamps: 1:19 - What’s New with the STRICH SST-S10? 5:50 - Beginner Value vs. Competition 10:16 - Tuner Test: 18:1 or 15:1? 13:38 - The "Stuck String" Struggle 16:46 - Popping the Neck: A Snug Fit 19:55 - Fret Assessment & Techwood Talk 26:18 - Electronics & Body Routing 30:11 - Final Thoughts: Rock & Roll Machine? Well, welcome back to the workbench, friends! After going under the hood of this STRICH SST-S10, I’m curious—how much was your very first guitar, and what brand was it? Did it play like a dream or was it a struggle just to keep it in tune? Let me know in the comments below! And hey, if you’ve got questions about this STRICH kit that I didn't cover, fire away. Let’s talk guitars and life! ____ Shoutouts: @TreyShreddings (Trey) @GuitarBob420 (Bob) @CDNelson87 (Chris) @AkaSnugD (Snug) @TeaseGuitars (Torsten) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #STRICHGuitars #GuitarReview #UnderTheHood #BudgetGuitar #GuitarModding #TedTalksGuitars