JohnL
Captain   Posts: 119 Registered: 12/29/2003 Status: Offline
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 posted on 7/19/2004 at 20:37 |
Hello. I was wondering if Mexican stratocasters are really all
they are NOT cracked up to be compared to American Strats? Is it true that
the wood, pickups, hardware and all that stuff a "B" grade compared to
Americans. An are they really a poly by Gibson (I don't know if I believe
that one)?If I were to get a strat which would be the better choice, A
standard Mexican for 349$ or a U.S special highway one strat made in
America for 599$? Input would be great.
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GuitarMuscle
Captain  Posts: 160 Registered: 5/4/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/19/2004 at 21:38, Reply 1 |
There's cheaper labor in Mexico so they can keep the prices down. USA
Strats are far better in quality as the wood,pickups,hardware etc are
better. Check out G&L there's awesome. It's actually a real Fender designed
by Leo Fender himself. I think they make them on the original equipment Leo
used back in the 50's and up until he sold the compamy to CBS.
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Telefreak
Moderator   Posts: 440 Registered: 1/12/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/20/2004 at 18:37, Reply 2 |
yeah, US fender materials are much better quality, as is the quality of
workmanship. allegedly :evilgrin:
Japanese Fenders on the other hand, are just as well built as US fenders
but are left slightly lacking in the electrics, which can be sorted with
upgrading the controll pots, switch and pickups.
I'd never buy a Mex fender, not while a japanese one can be had for not
much more money ____________________
Technology, not technique
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schwim
Captain  Posts: 153 Registered: 5/19/2004 Status: Offline |
 posted on 7/20/2004 at 23:02, Reply 3 |
I own a Mexican strat, and have played an American, and I have found no
difference in sound/build quality at all. I've used my strat for years now
with no failure/problems w/the electronics, and aside from a broken nut, no
repairs have been made.
The only thing I like better about the American is how they've gone to the
twin post tremolo. I've always thought that the original mounting method
Fender used(six screws across) is the lamest thing I've ever seen.
thanks,
json ____________________
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving's not for you.
Nietze: God is dead
God: Nietze is dead
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obi
First Lieutenant  Posts: 1 Registered: 7/18/2004 Status: Offline |
 posted on 7/21/2004 at 16:47, Reply 4 |
do they still make strats in japan? Someone told me theyd moved production
to korea and the standards were lower. Ive had a jap strat for years and
its still a joy to play.
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Telefreak
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posted on 7/21/2004 at 18:23, Reply 5 |
You're thinking Squire.
Fender Japan is still making guitars ____________________
Technology, not technique
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chrisC
Captain  Posts: 150 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/30/2004 at 12:37, Reply 6 |
i have a mexican friend from mexico. he has a mexican strat its aweosome.
he also has a real mariachi acoustic guitar, you know the ones made by the
mexicans he bought it for $250 and it was appraised at upwards of $700. its
aweosome. that was kind of topic .
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TylerW
First Lieutenant Posts: 1 Registered: 8/20/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 8/20/2008 at 00:14, Reply 7  |
I just got my first Fender..a MIM Lone Star Strat tonight and I love it..it
looks, sounds and plays amazingly..and I am told , though the body came
from Mexico (and I have no problem with it..it's very beautiful) the
electronics(including Seymor Duncan humbuckers) were assembled in
Texas..I'm a relatively new player, but I would say this MIM Strat is a
fantastic value..lots of bells and whistles..for $ 599 plus tax!
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sisu965
First Lieutenant Posts: 6 Registered: 9/10/2008 Status: Offline |
posted on 9/10/2008 at 00:39, Reply 8 |
I have a MIJ strat and an American Strat, my brother has an MIM Strat. His
MIM is good. It is pretty much the same construction, sound and feel as
my MIA.
Maybe the difference with the guitar is that my American Strat cost more
than twice as much than the MIM.
The other difference is in re-sale value. MIM's are a dime a dozen on
EBAY that sell below retail price. MIA's seem to hold there value a
little better. If you just want a solid guitar, MIM's are fine.
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