Quality of MIM Fenders?
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faizal_rocks
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Well I don`t own one but I checked them out at Swee Lee. The neck and feel is ok to me, nothing super, but IMO, the price is really too high for me. I`m better off getting a Yamaha Pac 112M, the neck and feel on it is super-duper great! And the price is right too!
I don`t see why I have to pay so much for a world famous brand name....
Just my opinion...: ) don`t flame me....
Faizal
I don`t see why I have to pay so much for a world famous brand name....
Just my opinion...: ) don`t flame me....
Faizal
Praetorian
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Swee Lee is, unfortunately, reknown for putting age old guitars up there. Rusted strings, rusted hardware, price tags with the date in the 80's....
Just ask for a new piece. If they don't have it get them to re set up that guitar for you completely. If they want to charge... well, you can easily convince them about the condition of the guitar.
Just ask for a new piece. If they don't have it get them to re set up that guitar for you completely. If they want to charge... well, you can easily convince them about the condition of the guitar.
pooo
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The MIM i got, wasn't from sweelee, but from luther when they stocked them a while back. Having said that, they don't have any rust and stuff whatsoever on any part, well maintained that is.
I found everything about it great, except for the pickups. As usual, the 60 cycle hum can really piss you off after a while. Tolerable at first, later = :evil:
But right now, based on current offerings, you'd really should consider the MIJs.
I found everything about it great, except for the pickups. As usual, the 60 cycle hum can really piss you off after a while. Tolerable at first, later = :evil:
But right now, based on current offerings, you'd really should consider the MIJs.
Praetorian
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I assume here you're talking about Swee Lee.
Like I said, if they claim there's no new piece, then get them to set it up properly for you. Inclusive of compensation / replacement of faulty parts.
Like I said, if they claim there's no new piece, then get them to set it up properly for you. Inclusive of compensation / replacement of faulty parts.
Praetorian
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BlackMoo said:
Unless you bring friends who dont know nuts... hahahhahahaha
chiagerald
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As an owner of a MIM Power Strat, I can say that the guitar is fundamentally very good but it does require a good setup. This is essential IMHO.
The rusted stuff you were talking about could be due to Swee Lee... too many guitars to display, not enough TLC to go around. So the guitar just displays there, collects dust and rusts.
The rusted stuff you were talking about could be due to Swee Lee... too many guitars to display, not enough TLC to go around. So the guitar just displays there, collects dust and rusts.
chiagerald
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As an owner of a MIM Power Strat, I can say that the guitar is fundamentally very good but it does require a good setup. This is essential IMHO.
The rusted stuff you were talking about could be due to Swee Lee... too many guitars to display, not enough TLC to go around. So the guitar just displays there, collects dust and rusts.
The rusted stuff you were talking about could be due to Swee Lee... too many guitars to display, not enough TLC to go around. So the guitar just displays there, collects dust and rusts.
Praetorian
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hobbes said:
Luthermusic.
I think MIM Fenders are really overpriced in Singapore, would take a MIJ J-craft Fender anyday from Luther or G77. Save a lil' more and get the MIJ Fender. A whole lot more quality for a lil' extra cash. I was around looking for a vintage 50's reissue Strat from Fender. Tried the 50's MIM Strat, 50's MIJ strat and the 57' MIA Strat, went with the MIA.
empty71
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My only gripe about the MIJ Fenders is the 7.25" fingerboard radius, vintage sized fretwire and 21 frets. For a few bucks more, Reverend guitars are DA BOMB!!!
www.reverendguitars.com
www.reverendguitars.com
cherubrock
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some MIM's workmanship are screwed but there are real good ones around. Slight inconsistent quality control there. Examine some MIM's neck pockets where the neck joins the body, well crafted ones have smooth edges. I have seen those with gaping gaps....
Otherwise the rest of the guitar is fine. My strat was acquired directly from US for a really good price, specially handpicked too. Now i use it for practice.
In terms of tone, the stock pickups sound thin and lack warmth. recommended for change to SDs or custom shop pickups. The feel of the neck is comparable to MIAs or MIJs but not as smooth,
Otherwise the rest of the guitar is fine. My strat was acquired directly from US for a really good price, specially handpicked too. Now i use it for practice.
In terms of tone, the stock pickups sound thin and lack warmth. recommended for change to SDs or custom shop pickups. The feel of the neck is comparable to MIAs or MIJs but not as smooth,
subversion
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empty71 said:
not all Jap Fenders sport such specs- the Aerodyne has 22 medium jumbo frets...