Are Mexican Fender Strats any good?
That being said, Mexican Strats are still excellent sounding guitars. They deliver the same versatile range as the American Strats, with that same snappy tone quality. They just don’t have that extra oomph that makes an American Strat an American Strat.
Are fenders cheaper in Mexico?
No. Guitars are no cheaper in Mexico. Many guitarists want to save some cash by buying their favorite Fender or Martin guitars directly from Mexico. And as surprising as it sounds, these guitars are no cheaper over there.
How much is a Mexican Stratocaster?
Cost of the Main Stratocaster Models
| Guitar | Price ($) | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Squier Classic Vibe | $430 | Indonesia |
| Fender Standard | $500 | Mexico |
| Fender Player | $750 | Mexico |
| Fender Vintera | $950 | Mexico |
Which Fender Strats are made in Mexico?
So Fender gives us the Player Stratocaster, a made-in-Mexico version of this iconic guitar. The Player Stratocaster takes the place of the Standard Strat, which was sometimes referred to as the MIM (Made in Mexico) Stratocaster. The Player Series, too, is made in Mexico.
How can I make my Mexican Stratocaster better?
25 ways to upgrade your Fender Stratocaster
- Tighten up your neck.
- Block the tremolo.
- And consider steel trem blocks.
- Clean up your neck pocket.
- Add a bridge pickup tone control.
- Swap out your saddles.
- Add a shielding plate.
- Shim your string tree.
Are USA fenders better than Mexican?
American fenders are, in my experience and opinion, almost universally very very much better than Mexican ones. You pay more, but you can hear what you are paying for. The U.S. Stratocaster have better made parts, pickups etc., but they both pretty much sound close to each other.
Does Fender still make guitars in Mexico?
FENDER To Discontinue MIM (Made In Mexico) Standard Guitars, Announces PLAYER SERIES As Replacement. Fender announced today that they are going to be discontinuing their line of MIM Standard guitars in favor of an entry-level series known as the Player Series.
Do they still make fenders in Mexico?
Fender is replacing its Mexican Standard series with a new line of electric guitars. Dubbed the Player series, these guitars will still be made in Mexico, which is good news for guitar players (I know I love my Mexican Strat). They’ll still boast all those classic Fender body shapes.