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Post subject: MIM vs. Made In USA
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:56 am
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Aside from price, what are the main differences between a Made in Mexico Precision Bass and a Made in USA Precision Bass? (e.g.: Sound, Electronics, Wood, Materials, Bridge, etc.) :roll:


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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:54 pm
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Differently constructed neck is the biggest structural difference, otherwise, not so much difference as the prices would suggest...

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Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:56 pm
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I had a MIM precision and i loved it,very underated, i played a MIA precision the other day and to be perfectly honest i prefered the sound of the MIM.
I sold it to part fund my cij 57 reissue but when my finances are straight i will defo be getting another MIM precision.(wine red :D )


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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:31 am
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Well i think actually these basses are pretty much the same.... i bought a precision bass MIM a few days ago, and it feels good, so much better than the squier J and P i own... and it feels the same as the made in USA .... i think its only cheaper because to determinate the cost of a product you have to plus:

Handworking
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and in mexico is cheaper.. :!:


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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:40 pm
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I just bought an 2008 American Standard P-Bass last night and it's awesome. I've own a MIM Jazz briefly, rented one and often try them out at the store. They are good instruments.

The difference with MIA:

- It has the graphite reinforced neck, which will keep the neck straight and make it last, really, a lifetime.

- The tuning gears are covered and they are hipshot, which is 30% lighter and will keep the bass in tune consistently.

- The saddle is really smooth and comfortable, high mass vintage - really tough, good looking saddles that will give you more sustain. It has the option of string thru body as well.

- The finish is thinner so that the wood can breathe for a richer sound, it looks great, you can't really tell that it's thinnier, which is great.

- The electronics are superior, it gives you a more defined and balanced sound, it will probably last longer too.

- The craftsmanship is excellent, it's like a piece of artwork. I love it. The neck feels smooth and fast. Not rough edges at all.

- You also get a lot more accessories. You get a solid SKB case, strap, cable, polish cloth, tools for adjustments.

It's really an insturment that will last you a lifetime. It is pricey especially now that Fender is raising their prices here in Canada 20%, that what I was told by the local shops, but I got mine for the price before the increase.


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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:07 pm
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Guys and gals most important things its made in the USA, jobs in the USA is a good thing. Last time I read the newspaper, jobs are leaving at record pace. Buying Amerciacn could not be more important in our countrys history at this time then every! Also its worth the extra money play them both and you will see! :D


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I bought a 2008 p-bass last month. In the shop I tried a MIM p-bass, a Highway 1 p-bass and an american p-bass. I bought the american standard model because I found the sound much better than the two others. And it just felt much better in my hands.


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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:29 am
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Good point regarding jobs in America, especially if you're American. I'm a Canadian, and I bought the Am Std. I feel good helping out a bit. :)

My MIA bass guitar does feel so much better, I don't want to put it down. It's like hugging somebody really sexy!

MIM are not bad at all. So it really depends on your budget. If you can afford an Am Std go for it. If you can't then MIM are good too.


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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:08 pm
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I have an american standard p bass and i love it. it sounds and feels great.yes it was a bit more costly than a mim, but well worth it.


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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:57 pm
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The Naturals wrote:
I just bought an 2008 American Standard P-Bass last night and it's awesome. I've own a MIM Jazz briefly, rented one and often try them out at the store. They are good instruments.

The difference with MIA:

- It has the graphite reinforced neck, which will keep the neck straight and make it last, really, a lifetime.

- The tuning gears are covered and they are hipshot, which is 30% lighter and will keep the bass in tune consistently.

- The saddle is really smooth and comfortable, high mass vintage - really tough, good looking saddles that will give you more sustain. It has the option of string thru body as well.

- The finish is thinner so that the wood can breathe for a richer sound, it looks great, you can't really tell that it's thinnier, which is great.

- The electronics are superior, it gives you a more defined and balanced sound, it will probably last longer too.

- The craftsmanship is excellent, it's like a piece of artwork. I love it. The neck feels smooth and fast. Not rough edges at all.

- You also get a lot more accessories. You get a solid SKB case, strap, cable, polish cloth, tools for adjustments.

It's really an insturment that will last you a lifetime. It is pricey especially now that Fender is raising their prices here in Canada 20%, that what I was told by the local shops, but I got mine for the price before the increase.


The American Standards have POLY finishes now. POLY paint does not breathe no matter how thin a coating an instrument has. Did you get one of the last ones in nitro finish? If so congrats! They are VERY nice. I agree about the neck and bridge making a big difference too.


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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:40 pm
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This nitro-thing is what makes the new Road Worn series sound so good.
In combination with good resonant woods.........
If you can lay hand on these.....
I have a 1 year old 62 RI MIA (Ol.Wt) they say its with Nitro but I'm not so sure because I had it bumped against our drumkit. The paint came of and it was very thick...........Nitro does not come of in thick pieces !!!!
Poly finish can sound good aswell because the sound is in the wood.
You can have Nitro and a cheap 3 piece bodies which are sounding poor (see HW-one or occasional on basses from the 70s)

I think the SKB cases are the best thing Fender is using now on the new american standard, superb.

Theo

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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:58 am
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Theo-cantor- wrote:
This nitro-thing is what makes the new Road Worn series sound so good.
In combination with good resonant woods.........
If you can lay hand on these.....
I have a 1 year old 62 RI MIA (Ol.Wt) they say its with Nitro but I'm not so sure because I had it bumped against our drumkit. The paint came of and it was very thick...........Nitro does not come of in thick pieces !!!!
Poly finish can sound good aswell because the sound is in the wood.
You can have Nitro and a cheap 3 piece bodies which are sounding poor (see HW-one or occasional on basses from the 70s)

I think the SKB cases are the best thing Fender is using now on the new american standard, superb.

Theo


Well by the time you have the basecoat which is a sealer/primer, the color coat and the clear coat you have three layers and it would seem thicker than a single layer. Also O.White would be applied thicker than a translucent finish like blonde. It would depend on what year your MIA 62 RI was made I think. I had a candy apple red '71 that should not have come off in chunks either, yet a surprisingly large one did in a mic stand bump all the way to the sealer basecoat.


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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:56 pm
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Thanx for your reply Dave !!!

Seems very logic to me at this point.
If the bass was sprayed in Poly, would it be much thicker???
When you see the new Road Worn basses they have a very thin laquer.
The point were you rest your arm you just can't see no layers at all!
This must be a colour-nitro in two tone sunburst IMO or........??????

Thanx man!

Theo

Ps what do you play these days?

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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:30 am
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Intended use was as a church band instrument, so it goes out in all sorts of stupid Chicago weather (-40 F to +110 F) weekly or so.

MIM Standard was way more than good enough playability and sound and looks and not a big price to worry about when it gets "road-wear."


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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:46 am
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As a general rule, you're still going to get better wood selection and better fit and finish with the MIA basses, but that doesn't mean you can't find a great MIM bass, especially with today's modern manufacturing. These are wood instruments and as with any natural product no two are exactly the same, which is why you should play before whatever you buy if possible.


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