New 638 Owner.
Finally got a green machine in the post, sharing a photo feels redundant here, we have all seen it, some first points; The Bad. Not sure about that bridge, but okay we'll see if it intonates. Tone knob is janky, bridge pickup is DOA, I'll take a look at it at some point but not a big deal, planned to replace all the electronics eventually anyway. Prob just loose wiring. Action is uh, about half a centimetre, but that okay, to be expected. Nut is absolutely yikes, looks like slots were made using a Stanley, quite entertaining to see. Couple of finish nubs here and there, nothing a little abrasive scrub won't lift. Fretboard edges need rolled off a little, very hard edge.
The Good. This neck is awesome, satin finished, first roasted maple neck I have owned and it's beautiful. It's the main reason I purchased a 638, the binding, fretwork and inlay is actually tidier than a D'Angelico I picked up the other week. Very straight, well assembled and solidly built. Body is surprisingly light, and the finish is much better than I expected for what I paid. Tunes pretty well, though will switch those out too.
Overall for a cheap mod platform it's not bad at all for such a niche product. Impressed.