Members Drugo Posted September 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I prefer the older style frets. Can't stand the medium-jumbo/jumbo frets. Mexican made guitars are like Korean made guitars: they've both really narrowed the gap with Japan. The very best Korean and Mexican guitars might be close to the bog standard Japanese guitars but the very best Japanese guitars are at a level way in excess of the Mexican and Korean guitars. Yeah, these were more or less my thoughts too Thanks everyone for helping btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaredVR Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I play on Mexicos, and when I bought my standard tele, I literally played probably 10 or 15 before I chose the best one, I would suggest doing that. But mine plays great. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triviani Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 every mexican classic player guitar i've played has been heavier than every japanese fender i've ever picked up. they feel more dense and less resonant for some reason. this is just my experience. My Japanese Jaguar weights a ton.. And has a great action too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mistersuperfly Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 CIJ is where it's at... and yes, there is an immediate difference in feel between the Japanese necks and the Mexican necks. The frets, the lacquer, the playability are all (IMO) better. Honestly I like Japanese made Fenders more than I do American made Fenders, I have not honestly played a bad example of a Japanese made Fender... The MIM models really have stepped up their game in the last 5 years though, my friend just got a 72 Thinline RI and it really is an amazing guitar. It's up to you really... if you're ordering offline I'd say try to find a 90's MIJ, but if you find a great MIM then snatch it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wjbratcher Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've never been a fan of the Fender MIM "standard" teles or strats, but all the old school reissues are great. I don't think Japanese Fenders are any better (certainly not across the board better), and I own a MIJ Tele. A lot of older MIJ guitars are made with basswood bodies; some MIMs are poplar. Not saying these woods don't get the job done just as well as ash and alder, it's just that [in our gear nerd minds] Fenders are supposed to be ash or alder. That said, on the newer stuff, the vintage-style MIMs seem like fine guitars to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wjbratcher Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 Honestly I like Japanese made Fenders more than I do American made Fenders, I have not honestly played a bad example of a Japanese made Fender... eh, I admit that in my experience you're right about the MIJ and CIJ necks (at least on the teles, strats and jags that I have owned). They do feel nice! But I would take my AVRI guitars any day over my MIJ Tele (that I still play and likes sometimes). It might just be an electronics issue, but my American '62 RI Tele and Jazzmaster just sound better than the '90s CIJ and MIJs that I've owned. Maybe I'm listening with my eyes because the internet always says that MIJs are better than MIAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members t_e_l_e Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 i have a CIJ 72 custom tele reissuei had a CIJ 68 re strat which was stolengot an MIA Am. Std. stratand now i have the exact same mode of CIJ Strat again the tele i bought new, the others used, but not heavily.compared to the MIA Am std the CIJ 68re plays like a dream and am std is horrible, i can't stand it, the reason why i bought the cij again i'm a CIJ lover when it comes to fender and i guess if it should be another fender i would again go this route. MIM for me was always the cheapish fender stuff and as lefty you dont get the much to try. but good to hear that they gone up with their quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drugo Posted September 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 CIJ is where it's at... and yes, there is an immediate difference in feel between the Japanese necks and the Mexican necks. The frets, the lacquer, the playability are all (IMO) better. Honestly I like Japanese made Fenders more than I do American made Fenders, I have not honestly played a bad example of a Japanese made Fender... The MIM models really have stepped up their game in the last 5 years though, my friend just got a 72 Thinline RI and it really is an amazing guitar. It's up to you really... if you're ordering offline I'd say try to find a 90's MIJ, but if you find a great MIM then snatch it up. Actually, I came across a Jaguar special from the late 90's MIJ, for 720$ but i wasn't too sure of that, i think i really want another telecaster and not something different. I checked also on ishibashi for some 90's tele but probably i wasn't lucky enough Oh and to wjbratcher, i'm pretty sure all the new japan models are ash or alder...at least those i've checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monty4 Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 Demo as much as you can, and dont look where they are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I got my MIM strat 7-8 years ago and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members christianatl Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've got a MIM '52 Esquire reissue that I use as my main guitar. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 Got the CIJ Jag HH and it's a SOLID guitar. Great sounds stock. Neck feels great. Only gripe is the frets are a little too small for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 My CIJ RI '69 Mustang and MIM Telecaster both make me very happy. There are minor reinforcements that needed to be done on both, but nothing major. I'm even content with the stock pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Liberty Belle Posted September 24, 2009 Members Share Posted September 24, 2009 My order of Fender preference goesUSAJapanMexico and I believe Jap Fenders to be higher quality than Mexi Fenders, better QC too. The Japanese take A LOT of pride in their work, they are perfectionists and this fact is known world wide, that is why a lot of people prefer Jap Fenders over Mexi Fenders or even US Fenders, which are made by mexicans anyways but to a higher standard and with better QC than MIM. All three are still great guitars,just some are better in some areas than others. None are perfect IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mayonaise 812 Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 japan definitely. played many {censored}ty mexican ones but the japanese have always stood out to me for the price. but, get what feels the best for the money to you. japanese will probably cost a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naterel Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 California made, since its got Japs, Mexicans, and Fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ILOVEMYFENDER Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 I play my MIM more than my MIJ. And the MIM was cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EL KABONG Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 My favorite number one gutiar is a 1986 MIJ 68 reissue strat. It is beating out some seriously nice guitars. A pickup swap is a must though i prefer Lindy fralin pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valvestate Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 What's the difference between Crafted in Japan (CIJ) and Made in Japan (MIJ) guitars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HKSblade1 Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 try the Gibson Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 A Tele feels like a Tele... exactly MIJ, MIM, MIC, there is no difference search around until you play one you like, don't worry about where it was made. It's completely meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 {censored} fender get a G&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzer Posted September 25, 2009 Members Share Posted September 25, 2009 never forget pearl harbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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