Members twotimingpete Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 I know we've had this discussion a lot over the years. Why not have it one more time?I've owned and gone through so many different MIM standards since my GAS days began in earnest around the same time I started on this forum (2008). I've had three different MIM teles since 2008, and three different MIM strats since then as well.I generally thought the 2008-2010 MIM standards were outstanding, and it was nice that back around that time they came with gig bags. The most recent MIMs I've gone through seemed to still be well made, but.. I don't know. Just lacked that extra sweetness that I felt came off of my slightly older MIMs. From the gig bagged golden era 2008-2010. This is highly unscientific, just my own impression.Re: MIAs: They're starting to put somce cooler features into them (belly cut on the tele, bypass notch in tone pots, better pickups, etc).So... let's do it one more time. 2013 strats and teles: MIM standard vs MIA standard. is there a real substantive difference in build, or is it just going to be the difference a few bells and whistles makes? thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Scottie C Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 Belly cuts on Telecasters should have been standard since 1952.Why it wasn't? Beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 Dr. Scottie C wrote: Belly cuts on Telecasters should have been standard since 1952. Why it wasn't? Beyond me. Yeah, me too, it's the main reason I've generally steered away from teles til now.Most of the MIA strats I've played have had slightly chunkier necks than the MIM strats and played and owned. In most cases the MIA strats have had better fretwork as well. Those are important differences to me. The hardware, electronics, and pups can be priced in and easily swapped, but if I need to swap the neck I'm not going to bother with the MIM, I'd rather just get the MIA and be done with it. Haven't done that though, instead assembled partscasters to taste - similar cost, fun, and usually a better fit for my needs and wants than a stock MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 Dr. Scottie C wrote: Belly cuts on Telecasters should have been standard since 1952. Why it wasn't? Beyond me. And forearm cuts, IMO. Why have a ridge on your forearm? I don't feel it on carved tops but on a flat plank tele? Dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twotimingpete Posted August 26, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 Check out these MIA standard FSR colors on MF. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-fsr-american-standard-stratocaster-electric-guitar (note the used shell pink one they have -- seems like a really great deal. if it was sonic blue instead of shell pink I'd be in trouble) Gas, anyone? Sonic Blue is such a great color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Scottie C Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 pink all the way for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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