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Originally Posted by VAByrd
New to this site, and playing guitar in general, so if this subject has been beat to death, sorry. What is the difference between the USA model and MIM, other than the obvious and about +/- $700 in the used market? What kind of quality issues are there and differences in parts, etc?
I was trying to find an "apples to apples" comparison. If anyone wants to jump in or add a link, I would appreciate it. Looking for my first electric, and I cant see any other reason to buy anything else other than a Fender. Price point is not much of an issue for me, not that I've got stacks, but I don't mind spending more money for something of better quality (regardless of my inability to play). Plus, price is what you pay, value is what you get. A little collector value doesnt hurt either.
Thanks!
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The difference in the MIM and MIA Fenders is more about Features than it is anything else.
Some models offer this set of features; another offers a different set.
You wanna go through and figure out which features you like first. I'm not sure how you do that if you don't play to a certain degree. Noiseless pickups? Modern Tuners, or vintage? Modern bridge, or vintage? Ginormous frets, medium ones, or small vintage ones? Hot, distortion friendly pickups or pickups that sound great clean? Guitars that sound good in a bedroom, or on a stage?
The safest bet right now is a MIM Standard. Or, you could order, on Friday, from Musicians Friend whichever Strat model they might (might) be giving away that day.
$ 699 is NOT that good a price for a Highway One. I just got 2 brand new Highway One Teles from Guitar Center in sunburst for $ 389.98 each. So be patient; horse around with the guitars in shops, get some lessons where the guitar is provided. Then, when the iron is hot, you can phone in for one of these Musicians Friend Fender Friday deals. Get a great enough bargain that if you lose interest you can sell it for near what you paid. The pressure will be off and you concentrate on playing your cool new Strat or Telecaster.
