RG 2570
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for the money are these good?
i would like to get this,
http://www.fender.com/products/show.php?partno=0134702
i would like to get this,
http://www.fender.com/products/show.php?partno=0134702
Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
No.
Save your $$ and get a Highway 1 ...
No.
Save your $$ and get a Highway 1 ...
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
Yes, the parts and wood quality is better, the tone is MUCH better, the frets are finished nicer, etc. A huge step up ...
Yes, the parts and wood quality is better, the tone is MUCH better, the frets are finished nicer, etc. A huge step up ...
Thames
Great White Malice
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
Sorry dudes, but the Highway 1s share the same parts. Both bodies are now alder. The highway 1 has a thin finish making it more resonant, but also very fragile.
MIM necks are all made & fretted in USA, only the finishing is done in Mexico.
Personaly, I'd go with the Highway 1 for the 22 frets neck. Otherwise, I'd go for the Deluxe MIMs.
Sorry dudes, but the Highway 1s share the same parts. Both bodies are now alder. The highway 1 has a thin finish making it more resonant, but also very fragile.
MIM necks are all made & fretted in USA, only the finishing is done in Mexico.
Personaly, I'd go with the Highway 1 for the 22 frets neck. Otherwise, I'd go for the Deluxe MIMs.
korinastratkyle
New member
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
My student owns that model and it is a nice guitar! For $300 it's really a good deal! They didn't slack on the quality of the electronics or finishing IMO at all. Although the pups aren't totally top-of-the-line (two ceramic single coils and a 9K PAF-type pickup both made by Fender), they are definetely a good bang for the buck.
My student owns that model and it is a nice guitar! For $300 it's really a good deal! They didn't slack on the quality of the electronics or finishing IMO at all. Although the pups aren't totally top-of-the-line (two ceramic single coils and a 9K PAF-type pickup both made by Fender), they are definetely a good bang for the buck.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
... and they do a piss-poor job at it, compared to the Highway 1.
Interestesting fact about the parts, tho I doubt they are all the same. Hmmmm ...
Thames said:
... and they do a piss-poor job at it, compared to the Highway 1.
Interestesting fact about the parts, tho I doubt they are all the same. Hmmmm ...
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
I have a 2000 MiM Standard Strat, a 1998 California Series Strat, and a 2002 American Texas Special Strat. As far as fit, finish, feel, and stock pickups, the Texas Special wins hands down. With a pickup change, the Cali is very nice with more vintage flair. The Standard Mexi is playable and decent after a pickup swap, but it's not in the same league as the other two. I'm not that fond of the HWY1 Strats, but I would place them around the same quality as the Classic and Deluxe Series Mexican models (different pluses and minuses). The only real standout aspect of the HWY1 Strats are the nice necks - granted that's a mighty important feature. My best advice is to play as many as you can and let your ears and hands do the talking.
I have a 2000 MiM Standard Strat, a 1998 California Series Strat, and a 2002 American Texas Special Strat. As far as fit, finish, feel, and stock pickups, the Texas Special wins hands down. With a pickup change, the Cali is very nice with more vintage flair. The Standard Mexi is playable and decent after a pickup swap, but it's not in the same league as the other two. I'm not that fond of the HWY1 Strats, but I would place them around the same quality as the Classic and Deluxe Series Mexican models (different pluses and minuses). The only real standout aspect of the HWY1 Strats are the nice necks - granted that's a mighty important feature. My best advice is to play as many as you can and let your ears and hands do the talking.
some_dude
Raging BB Gunologist
Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
I have a MIM and I find that once the action's tweeked and had a pickup change, it becomes quite a good sounding guitar.
When choosing a MIM though, play as many as you can, the consistancy isn't that great, so some of them feel and sound like ass while others feel and sound great (except the pickups, which kinda suck. But I'm assuming you're planning on replacing them anyway, so that really isn't an issue when purchasing.)
I have a MIM and I find that once the action's tweeked and had a pickup change, it becomes quite a good sounding guitar.
When choosing a MIM though, play as many as you can, the consistancy isn't that great, so some of them feel and sound like ass while others feel and sound great (except the pickups, which kinda suck. But I'm assuming you're planning on replacing them anyway, so that really isn't an issue when purchasing.)
strat_master
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Re: Overall Is The Mim Strats Good?
my MIM strat is great, plays very nice. Although after playing a higher end guitar such as a Gibson or a MIA fender its obvious which is better, But still GREAT bang for the buck guitars. I personally love my strat
my MIM strat is great, plays very nice. Although after playing a higher end guitar such as a Gibson or a MIA fender its obvious which is better, But still GREAT bang for the buck guitars. I personally love my strat
