Members steve_man Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 When I took my case back to GC to swap it out today, I noticed that they had received a couple of the Tele models of the new Modern Player series. They had both of these: Not a fan of transparent black (both were that color), but the guitars had a solid feel, nice necks, etc. I was kind of surprised to see that they were made in China, though. Walked over to the Fender Pawn Shop models, and noticed that they were made in Japan. Maybe that's how they are hitting these price points... They did not feel as nice as some of the higher end MIM models, but every bit as nice...or nicer than the MIM Standard models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members *BLEEP* Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Saw some of these last week in person. Nice enough, but, I think I'll just wait for the inevitable stream of used Modern Players to show up for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim gueguen Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Fender branded Japanese made guitars are nothing new, and it was well known from the start that the Pawn Shops were Japanese. Fender branded guitars from China is a whole other kettle of fish. As I've said before I can't help but suspect this is a trial run for Fender, and if they sell well and there's no backlash we may see the end of Squier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 I've played a couple pawn shops and they were very nice, and played very well. I consider them on par with higher end MIMs. I have not played a modern players yet but if the Squier VMs and CVs are any indication, well most of us know by now that they are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Are you sure the Fenders from China were actually "Fender" branded, rather than Squiers with a Big Fender logo? I just ask because I remember hearing ....somewhere.... recently that they were going to do a run of Squiers with a small Squier / big Fender logo. They have done this before. The very first run of JV Squiers back in the early 80s, if memory serves, had a big Fender logo and "Squier Series" in small letters somewhere else on the headstock. There were also a run of Squiers done like that in.... Mexico(? I think) back in the early 90s. It would be interesting if they did decide to go with the Fender logo across the board. There are other companies who do it and it works for them - for example, Yamaha. I'd be sorts of sad to see the old Squier name go, though, as I've always liked Squiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members honeyiscool Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Japanese-made Fenders are anything but cheap, where have you been? They've generally been priced about the same as entry-level Made in USA instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Are you sure the Fenders from China were actually "Fender" branded, rather than Squiers with a Big Fender logo? I just ask because I remember hearing ....somewhere.... recently that they were going to do a run of Squiers with a small Squier / big Fender logo. They have done this before. The very first run of JV Squiers back in the early 80s, if memory serves, had a big Fender logo and "Squier Series" in small letters somewhere else on the headstock. There were also a run of Squiers done like that in.... Mexico(? I think) back in the early 90s. It would be interesting if they did decide to go with the Fender logo across the board. There are other companies who do it and it works for them - for example, Yamaha. I'd be sorts of sad to see the old Squier name go, though, as I've always liked Squiers. Yup, I'm positive. My MIM P-Bass from the mid-90's has the Fender logo with "squire series" in tiny writing at the end of the headstock. These were Fender branded, Modern Player series. Said "Made in China" on the back of the headstock. Neck finish felt similar to what they put on the Squire Classic Vibe guitars. Would not surprise me if they came out of the same factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 This {censored} again? Seriously? The search function does work again. Here are four other threads discussing the Modern Player Series being produced in china: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2839071-Fender-Modern-Player-Tele http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2830815-Modern-Player-Series-are-probably-MIM http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2833991-Fender-Modern-Player-Tele http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2831037-Fender-Modern-Player-series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 in the time it took you to look all of those up... ...you could have just gone to another thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Are you sure the Fenders from China were actually "Fender" branded, rather than Squiers with a Big Fender logo? I just ask because I remember hearing ....somewhere.... recently that they were going to do a run of Squiers with a small Squier / big Fender logo. They have done this before. The very first run of JV Squiers back in the early 80s, if memory serves, had a big Fender logo and "Squier Series" in small letters somewhere else on the headstock. I think you can pretty clearly see "Fender" on the headstock of the new Modern Player series. But really, what's the difference if they also have Squier on them somewhere? I'm pretty sure Fender didn't build a new factory in China for the Modern Player series. You can bet they're made in some of the same factories as some Squiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 3, 2011 Members Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah, we like new threads - not as moldy and crusty as the old ones. I like the look of those guitars... but I too am holding off, hoping to see a flood of used ones for cheap at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 Yeah, at their price new...I would imagine sales in the coming months, as well as quite a few on the used market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 People have been saying that the Squier Classic Vibe series is as good or better than Mexican Fender Standards. Fender listened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 People have been saying that the Squier Classic Vibe series is as good or better than Mexican Fender Standards.Fender listened. They're not bad...but they are not any better than a MIM Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GodBlessTexas Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 People have been saying that the Squier Classic Vibe series is as good or better than Mexican Fender Standards.Fender listened. The finish on the necks of the CV series is way too thick and plasticy, especially on the ones with maple boards. That's my only complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 The finish on the necks of the CV series is way too thick and plasticy, especially on the ones with maple boards. That's my only complaint. the finish is actually quite thin. i think people assume a satin finish is thinner, but ill bet the mim's have a thicker coat of clear on the neck than the CV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicholai Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 They're not bad...but they are not any better than a MIM Standard. I traded a made in Mexico Delux players Stratocaster with goldplated hardware and noiseless pups for a brand-new squire classic vibe 50s Strat. I found the 50s Strat to be superior in playability by leaps and bounds. Electronics arent quite as good, but really, I couldn't play the Mexican one anyways, the neck wasn't good so what does it matter that it had the sound? I will admit it felt better made and had a better sound slightly, but, I still traded it that says something. I have no regrets. I paid 200 for the mim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tkachuk07 Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 When I took my case back to GC to swap it out today, I noticed that they had received a couple of the Tele models of the new Modern Player series. They had both of these:s. How chunky was the neck on the Tele's? I'm sure it wasn't really fat, but was it a pretty slim "modern C" like on the Classic vibe Teles or was it a little fatter "Average C"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esphil Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 I played one of the pawn shop guitars a few weeks back and I thought it played terrible. Maybe I grabbed a "bad" one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Matt Gnarly Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 I played one of the pawn shop guitars a few weeks back and I thought it played terrible. Maybe I grabbed a "bad" one? I've only played the Pawnshop Mustang and I thought it played great, but I haven't tried any of the other ones yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solly Posted November 4, 2011 Members Share Posted November 4, 2011 I played one of the pawn shop guitars a few weeks back and I thought it played terrible. Maybe I grabbed a "bad" one? All 3 of the Pawn Shop guitars I have played have been very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2011 How chunky was the neck on the Tele's? I'm sure it wasn't really fat, but was it a pretty slim "modern C" like on the Classic vibe Teles or was it a little fatter "Average C"? Just seemed like a standard Tele neck. Didn't notice it to be any larger or smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted November 5, 2011 Members Share Posted November 5, 2011 I got my hands on one of those thinline tele's with the p-90's yesterday. It was nice and I was very tempted by it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 5, 2011 Members Share Posted November 5, 2011 I got my hands on one of those thinline tele's with the p-90's yesterday. It was nice and I was very tempted by it... I don't want to hear that! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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