I don't know why the guys are complaining about the Tiny frets, even the Pre-CBS Fenders had those same tiny frets. The CBS era is not as bad some people make it. Yes, many are dogs, but some are extraordinary instruments as well. I have an '81 Bullet Deluxe ( Still CBS ) and it is amazing.
Also I think the Op is talking about the reissues, which are made a lot more consistently well than the original guitars.