Members Snappy Hat Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 So one guy is biased about mex strats vs Am to the point he wont even play one and this based on anecdotal stories from another guy. Very scientific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor49 Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Only four pages, IMO.And I'm out... nearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 At least someone's got the point I didn't really start this thread as a contribution to some lame MIM v MIA non-argument! Then you really need to learn how to name a thread. As for MIM vs. MIA, I'd say the quality level is pretty damn close. Same CNC programs, same CNC machines, different pay-rates for the Mexicans running the machines. How could they not be similar? The biggest difference in them is the specs they're built to and how far they take the final steps of finishing the product. A MIA Fender can be an absolute joy to hold in your hands, but so can a MIM after you put a bit more into the necks (rolled edges, polish up the frets a bit more, swap out the string tree..) and maybe throw in some better pups. To me, that's all it takes to make a MIM into a great guitar. I've owned three MIM Strats, spanning most of my adult life, and I can honestly say that I never want to be without one. Right now I own a 2010 that's bone stock and I adore the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted July 20, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2012 I've just this minute opened the case of my 18 month old acquisition, a 70s Classic Strat, which I bought in preference to it's AVRI 70s counterpart as it had an ash body. It's most {censored}ing beautiful. Pictures at 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 FWIW the Corona and Ensenada factories are less than 4 hours drivetime away from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted July 20, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2012 FWIW the Corona and Ensenada factories are less than 4 hours drivetime away from each other. So there you have it. Q. Whats the difference between a Mexican and US made Fender A. 4 hours (maybe 2 if you drive a good European car;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackface Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 North Korea and South Korea are only about a 10 minute walk apart. There must not be any difference between them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 North Korea and South Korea are only about a 10 minute walk apart. There must not be any difference between them either. are you saying California is a communist state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 North Korea and South Korea are only about a 10 minute walk apart. There must not be any difference between them either. are you saying California is a communist state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackface Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 are you saying California is a communist state? If you defect, the governor has your family put into a labor camp and then killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 If you defect, the governor has your family put into a labor camp and then killed. Ahnold wasn't the Terminator for nothin'. (yes, i know he's no longer Gov. but the joke didn't work otherwise. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Jesus -- we're talking about strats and teles: They're essentially planks with a neck bolted on, a couple/three pickups and a bit of wiring along with some cheap electronic switches and pots. Get over yourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 I just got back from GC, tried out a handful of Squier's and Strats across the spectrum. They were all over the map in terms of weight and playability. Big frets and small, flat and vintage radius, the world is your oyster. I don't think any blanket statement about MIM's can be accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted July 20, 2012 Moderators Share Posted July 20, 2012 I don't think any blanket statement about MIM's can be accurate. They're all made in Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 MIM are hit and miss in my experience. One of the best guitars I have played was a MIM. Americans will be more consistent, but you can end up with a VERY VERY good MIM that beats out most Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 They're all made in Mexico? Made in Malaysia? OK ok, you win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vikingrat Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wasn't he in a cult. Not one with Billy Duffy but a really whacky cult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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