Tex-Mex vs. MIM Standard

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

So would anyone think the value of a mid-90's MIM Tex-Mex strat be worth more than a standard MIM strat from the same time? I would expect so since its got the first upgraded pickups ever offered in a MIM and has some features not commonly found on MIM Strats. Question is how much of a difference would you think if there was a difference?

JasonSD · **Posted:** Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:42 am

I usually see the Tex-mex going for more than the standards in my area. I bought 2 Tex-Mex Strats but they were below what I usually see them go for.

I've seen them sell on ebay for $300-$350.

jphaley888 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:26 pm **Posts:** 326

I have a Tex-Mex Strat (pre JV)

It is posted here: http://www.fender.com/community/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10080&start=720( its the sonic blue one.)

I have been told they are somewhat rare, since they only made them for about 2 years. I think they go for more usually, but I stole this one.

JasonSD · **Posted:** Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:53 pm

Nice, I have the blue one with maple also.

jphaley888 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:26 pm **Posts:** 326

JasonSD wrote:

Nice, I have the blue one with maple also.

I have seen yours, Jason. Very nice! I used a post with your guitars to help identify mine. At first I thought it was a classic 50's.

JasonSD · **Posted:** Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:03 pm

When i first got my guitar I posted pics and also asked if anyone know what model it was, so I had to do some research to find out what it was. They're a little rarer for sure. It's been nice to see a few more pop up on here and being able to help identify them.

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

Has anyone noticed the neck profile is more like a MIA strat? At least at the nut anyway. I had a 2008 Lonstar and a 2007 Roadhouse and neither neck felt as thick at the nut. I played a MIA standard that felt more like the Tex-Mex. Unconfirmed rumor has it, the hardware is MIA, not typical Mexican stuff.

jphaley888 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:26 pm **Posts:** 326

I too have heard that rumor. I bought mine without a trem arm. I found one that fit the American vintage trem and it fit mine. Search for a post entitled "Wiggle Sticks"

I have heard that the necks and other hardware are MIA and the guitars are only assembled in Mexico.

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

jphaley888 wrote:

I too have heard that rumor. I bought mine without a trem arm. I found one that fit the American vintage trem and it fit mine. Search for a post entitled "Wiggle Sticks"

I have heard that the necks and other hardware are MIA and the guitars are only assembled in Mexico.

I've heard the same and it was because they used the MIA parts lying around to train the MIM employees how to make the guitars...

DetroitBlues · **Joined:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:58 am **Posts:** 2187

I decided to polish the frets on the Tex-Mex being as old and dull looking as they are. Decided to take it apart. Do any of the markings on the neck mean anything?

JasonSD · **Posted:** Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:11 pm

I don't know what they mean but mine has similar numbers

Cazz · **Joined:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm **Posts:** 161

The mystery continues. Every guitar I've seen with those numbers have been very nice instruments.

Andorra	EN	ES	FR
Belgium	EN	DE	FR
Croatia	EN
Czech Republic	EN
Estonia	EN
France	EN	FR
Germany	EN	DE
Italy	EN	IT
Latvia	EN
Lithuania	EN
Malta	EN
Netherlands	EN
Poland	EN
Romania	EN
Slovakia	EN
Sweden	EN
United Kingdom	EN

Austria	EN	DE
Bulgaria	EN
Cyprus	EN
Denmark	EN
Finland	EN
Greece	EN
Hungary	EN
Ireland	EN
Liechtenstein	EN	DE
Luxembourg	EN	DE	FR
Monaco	EN	FR
Norway	EN
Portugal	EN
Slovenia	EN
Spain	EN	ES
Switzerland	EN	DE	FR	IT

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