Members Midcitysaint Posted February 18, 2009 Members Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think Fender has changed their MIM standards in their Teles and Strats aside from just raising the price, the quality looks like it did back in the early 1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted February 18, 2009 Members Share Posted February 18, 2009 You found new MIJ Fenders in GC? I was under the impression that Fender stopped importing MIJ Fenders to the US years ago. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Midcitysaint Posted February 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 18, 2009 They had a new Fender Jaguar Special HH in chrome and black. "Crafted in Japan" right on the back of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted February 18, 2009 Members Share Posted February 18, 2009 You found new MIJ Fenders in GC? I was under the impression that Fender stopped importing MIJ Fenders to the US years ago.DThe Mustang RI is CIJ as are the floral & paisley Teles and Strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mach5rider Posted February 18, 2009 Members Share Posted February 18, 2009 No doubt, I went into GC last week and was intrigued by the roadworn guitars they had sitting out front. As soon as I picked up a sunburst strat, I put it back down because the frets were hanging over the edge of the fretboard it was barely playable. All of the roadworn guitars (3 strats and 2 teles) they had sitting out there were like that. You'd think while they were sanding the paint off, they could've at least dressed the frets with their sander. However I did pick up a classic player's 60's strat and was pretty impressed, but not when I saw the price. It seemed to have about the same build quality as my older MIM (which also has CS'69s) that I gave $250 for a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think Fender has changed their MIM standards in their Teles and Strats aside from just raising the price, the quality looks like it did back in the early 1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Offthiscentury Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 I have an '09 MIM standard and it's pretty much perfect aside from the craptastic pickups. The neck is flawless as is the finish. And I'm not hating on the MIM standard tele pickups either. I actually have a pair from an 02 that I really like and am going to put into the 09 once my BG pickups order arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 Bump for the night shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikey4402 Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I have an '09 MIM standard and it's pretty much perfect aside from the craptastic pickups. The neck is flawless as is the finish.And I'm not hating on the MIM standard tele pickups either. I actually have a pair from an 02 that I really like and am going to put into the 09 once my BG pickups order arrives. You mean the pickups dont have the tone you are looking for, because the MIM pickups are far from craptastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I just picked up a Squier Vintage Modified Strat in the red finish - OUTSTANDING guitar. Got it in trade for a Squier Standard Strat, a Rogue PRS clone and a Brownsville Thug. It was well worth the trade (and I didn't get it at GC either - they wouldn't make an even swap!) You have GOT to PM me when you want to trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Offthiscentury Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 You mean the pickups dont have the tone you are looking for, because the MIM pickups are far from craptastic. No, I mean the pickups are straight up bad. They are microphonic and make the guitar sound like it has a cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 Played several last week. They were great, other than the pups...the pups still stink, IMO. Didn't see any "de-evolution" of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I am going to be posting a NGD thread later this week - it is a Squier Deluxe Stratocaster, maple fretboard, made in Indonisia, that just ROCKS I am so amazed at the level of QC from a $250 import - other than cleaning the frets, they were PERFECT - no fret sprout or overhang. Discounting cost, the newer Squiers wipe the floor with the MIMs, IMO. More later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vikingrat Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 So do you guys think that the suits over at Fender are reading this or it might be passed down to them and they will take notice? The Fender book is very telling. This same {censored} went down in the late 70's early 80's. They had to completly revamp the company to get anyone to play a new Fender again. Kind of sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 So do you guys think that the suits over at Fender are reading this or it might be passed down to them and they will take notice? The Fender book is very telling. This same {censored} went down in the late 70's early 80's. They had to completly revamp the company to get anyone to play a new Fender again. Kind of sad.Nah - they don't give a {censored} as long as they are making MONEY right now. Like you said, they are suits over at Fender and don't have a clue about what musicians really want. Right now, the "suits" are making the "Road Worn" series - which, in my opinion, are just beat to {censored} - at - the - factory guitars sold new. I have yet to see a reliced 2009 car sold with the same expectations as the suits at Fender expect from these guitars. Epic Fail. Especially with a $949 price tag. SHEESH! Give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I am going to be posting a NGD thread later this week - it is a Squier Deluxe Stratocaster, maple fretboard, made in Indonisia, that just ROCKS I am so amazed at the level of QC from a $250 import - other than cleaning the frets, they were PERFECT - no fret sprout or overhang. Discounting cost, the newer Squiers wipe the floor with the MIMs, IMO. More later Aside from the Affinity Series, most of the Squier guitars are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benricci Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 Like you said, they are suits over at Fender and don't have a clue about what musicians really want. Right now, the "suits" are making the "Road Worn" series - which, in my opinion, are just beat to {censored} - at - the - factory guitars sold new. Fortunately for "the suits", your opinion doesn't matter. They must know more than you, because the Road Worn series is selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 Aside from the Affinity Series, most of the Squier guitars are pretty good. yeah. I love my 2008 Squier Standard Tele. It plays and sounds so well I don't see the point in paying more for a MIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 yeah. I love my 2008 Squier Standard Tele. It plays and sounds so well I don't see the point in paying more for a MIM.I traded in a few of my less expensive guitars for a Vintage Modified Squier Strat and I am simply amazed. Especially since I had vowed off Squiers earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 Fortunately for "the suits", your opinion doesn't matter. They must know more than you, because the Road Worn series is selling.You are probably right. However, my opinion is my opinion and I am entitled to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hecticone Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I looked over quite a few new Fenders at Gc and a local shop. I did not see any of the issues that the op was discussing. One did have a loose input jack, but everything else looked in order.Mexis seem to be built just like they have for the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I traded in a few of my less expensive guitars for a Vintage Modified Squier Strat and I am simply amazed. Especially since I had vowed off Squiers earlier. I sold my MIM Std. Tele and bought my Squier Std. Tele, which I like a lot more. At first I never bothered trying out Squiers at the store because I always heard people say they're crap. Then one day I thought why not, and was impressed. Some are bad but that goes for any brand or models. When you find a good Squier they're easily as good as MIMs, and sometimes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex W Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I went to the local shop yesterday to try out some acoustics, and they had a handful of the new road worn series. I have never been a fan of relic'd guitars. That being said I was impressed with how authentic some of the guitars looked. I got to play a road worn strat and it just felt like a really good guitar. I may end up buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HaloJem Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 Last summer I acquired a '96/'97 MIM Strat (red/ Maple fretboard w/white pickguard) ... for $120. Its in top shape - you'd swear it was virtually brand new. I've been tempted to sell it, but I'm thinking of a set of Lace Sensors or DiMarzio HS-3s & a refret. There seems to be smaller frets on it than some '60s Gibsons I've played!! After seeing the prices on the Road Worn Series - Im def. going to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hooch1 Posted February 26, 2009 Members Share Posted February 26, 2009 I am going to be posting a NGD thread later this week - it is a Squier Deluxe Stratocaster, maple fretboard, made in Indonisia, that just ROCKS I am so amazed at the level of QC from a $250 import - other than cleaning the frets, they were PERFECT - no fret sprout or overhang. Discounting cost, the newer Squiers wipe the floor with the MIMs, IMO. More later My Squier Deluxe (white) came in as well and its great. If these were actually available at more places, they would probably get the same amount of press as the CVs. The satin neck is like butter (22 frets to boot), same duncan designed pups that are in the VM and modern 2 pt trem. The only thing I see replacing so far might be the tuners, which are the same as the standards. So far I haven't had a problem with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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