Thank you for congratulating me :)
I don't know why the AV '70s never really took off, but you're right that the MIMs are very close to the USA models!
I have both now so I can compare them.
Maybe not the best pictures but they give you an idea of my latest purchase.
I cannot give you a review because I'm not an expert. All I can say is that I'm very happy with this new Strat.
One more thing: I also own a Mexican made Fender Classic Series
70s Strat and - compared to the AV - the...
I wanted to have a Strat since I was about 12 or 13 years old. I still remember looking at the 1979 Anniversary Strat at the local music shop back then hoping that some day I could afford a Fender myself.
Anyway, I bought my first Strat (American Strat) many, many years later with all the money...
Saw this on Facebook and thought some people would love this pic.
The caption reads:
Rory presenting Helen Brook with a 1979 sunburst finish, maple neck Fender Stratocaster at the Bond Street, London HMV store having won a competition to describe Rory's music.
I sold my CV 60s Strat the other day. Not because I didn't like it but because to thin out my collection.
I am not an expert but I honestly found that Squier very nice. It was well built and sounded great. So in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with Indonesian built Squiers.