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Post subject: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questions
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:59 pm
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Hello,
I have lived with my 08 American Standard SSS Strat for slightly over a week now. I have noticed it is considerably lighter than my HSS Mexican. The build quality of the Mexican is solid, can't see any seams, paint is outstanding, (Candy Apple Red), Rosewood fretboard is perfectly dark. The American seems sloppily built! Sounds beautiful, but seams are easily seen, noticeable lighter weight ... (even looks thinner than the Mexican ... no Mexican Fat Strat "yokes" please :D ) I am a newbie so ... am I overeacting? My regular shop assures me it is legit and that these differences are not that uncommon. The serial number checks out perfectly, so I pose the question to the forum, are these differences common?
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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:14 pm
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Weight is not an indicator of quality. When you speak of the sloppy build quality of the American Strat; are there any major structural issues with it? Seems a shame that you pay all that money for an MIA vs. an MIM Strat and you have to deal with poor workmanship but in the context of it being a mass-produced item, you can expect some variances in quality.


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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:51 pm
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Bogiedr,

I have a MIA 2008 (among others) and a couple MIM's. The thin skin 2008 MIA is typical of your description, and yes the MIM might outweigh the MIA depending on the wood used. No big deal. Every Strat is different. Just enjoy what you have for what they are, Strats.


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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:14 pm
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Weight isn't an indication of how well a guitar is built. Weight is an indication of how much the wood weighs.

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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:13 pm
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Thanks, you all make me feel better about my 2008 MIA. Sweet sounding guitar!!

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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:05 am
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One of my Strats is an '08 American Standard and I don't see/have any of the issues which you've described.

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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:56 am
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Hi,

With Fenders the more you pay the lighter they tend to get.

My custom shop strat weighs considerably less than my American Standard.

Don't worry about how much it weighs, its how it sounds that's important.

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Post subject: Re: 08 American Strat & 2010 MIM Strat comparison and questi
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:03 am
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Thank you Ian. The guitar had the pick guard changed by the previous owner just before trading it. He put on a white Pearloid guard but left the original white backplate which still had the plastic and description of what strings were in use. The guitar came very well set up and sounds beautiful. Since I had not encounterd the "cosmetics" described with my other two Fenders, and Miami Mike has indicated he has no issues with his 08, it made me question if I had a fake or a FrankenFender. I removed the backplate to clean it, (remove the plastic and gum), and frankly have a look around. Everything looks as it should. My regular shop gave it thumbs up and loves the sound. The were amazed at the bargain I got. In the end, looks like I have a guitar that shows seams and drives me crazy when I see it, however, I do not see it when I play. So I will play it like it is meant be played and quit looking for imperfections! Until someone wants a local trade ... 8) Just happy to have the Fenders I have. Thanks everyone for the education, I love this forum!!!

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