Awesome review, Tremoloman! It looks like your SX was shipped securely... I've read on other forums where Rondo has gone to a new box on some models, with some of those coming in damaged...
It also looks like, to save money, the company went the cheap route with the tuners, nut and tremolo bridge. But, for $99.00, who can blame 'em? All that stuff is easily replaceable anyway, as long as the body, neck and frets are good.
Thanks for the review!
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40