Celestion is a well-established manufacturer and wouldn't celebrate their 100th anniversary with an overrated / overpriced speaker. I say this just in case you're thinking it’s a gimmick. This speaker is truly hi-fi, extremely detailed, touch-sensitive, and faithful to reality in it's definition. It's like going from 480p to 4k. My Strat is a new guitar and responds with the purity of an acoustic. However, the tone leans a bit toward the darker side, which is typical of alnico speakers. If you're after a super-bright sound, you might prefer a ceramic speaker instead. But remember that ceramic isn’t inferior, it's just a different flavor.