I love my American strats. I definitely prefer them over a MIM. I feel the fit, sound and finish are much better. But hey, that's what I like.

1996 Mia standard strat in black
2000 Am DLX strat in transparent teal
2006 CS Strat pro in white
2008 Mia standard strat in burst

Oh, 2004 MIM Tele, plays ok, not digging the fret markers protruding from under the finish on the neck.

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10-4 good buddy, over and out!

I have to admit that having a "Made in America" label on my guitars are important to me for many reasons but mostly because I am proud of the country that has adopted me. More so during these economic times. But laid side by side there is no doubt as to the quality of the individual components and fit and finish, but that is to be expected for paying X2, X3 and even X4 what you'd pay for an import.

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"If I don't see you no more in this world I'll meet you on the next one and don't be late... don't be late." -Jimi Hendrix

The MIM is a fine guitar..........BUT the MIA Strat just felt and played better, and I have always wanted to own an "authentic" Fender and now I do

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Fender Highway One HSS Stratocaster '09
Modified Fender Champ600
Honer Special20 Harmonica

My membership card!



Russ

Country of origin matters not one jot to me. Quality and price does. Fender USA offers the best of both worlds. Supremely playable guitars at a very realworld price.

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No no and no

Heres a couple of my Americano's

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Hey, Boy Blue is back!

Very nice Bill....... Mike

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

I could not agree more...

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American HSS Mahogany Special Stratocaster-Limited Edition 2008
American HSS Special Stratocaster (Black) 2010

Beautiful rides folks, great pictures as well.

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10-4 good buddy, over and out!

Here's an old pic of some of my MIA Strats ...

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My other guitar is a Strat.

Nice strats man!!

hopefully when i get a lot older ill have a big guitar family so far its just me, acoustic, and my strat hehe!

I'll play.

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60th Anniversary AD Strat, Deluxe Nashville Tele, Player's P Bass. Mesa/Boogie Mk IV combo, Marshall JCM800, 1960A cab, Genz Benz El Diablo 60, Genz 2x12" cab, too many neat little practice amps and kit projects!

mia and min close together



on the left, '96 mia lone star strat, right '07 mim cp 60

cheers