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P Bass MIM vs. P Bass MIJ

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More knowledgable TBers are gonna have specifics, but based solely on my non expert experience, the mij's feel and sound generally better than the mim's. That, and used mij's can easily be found for less than the cost of new mim's. The one annoying thing is truss rod access at the heel of the neck on the mij's.
 
#5
.. there are several different models from both countries of origin ... are you comparing a 1995 MIM Standard P to a MIJ Sting Artist series P bass or a MIM Road Worn P to a mid 80's MIJ P?? .. not meaning to be rude, but I think you get the idea ... without more info, where do you start?
 
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brandonb1525 said:
Talking sound and the way it plays, how do they differ?
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That is strictly a subjective argument (what they sound or play like). Always try before you buy and make that determination yourself. For every bass player who likes an MIJ or MIM, there is one who thinks the opposite. This may not help you much, but it is the truth. People's opinion is a far distant second to your opinion AFTER you have tried the actual bass.
 
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Bulldawg82 said:
That is strictly a subjective argument (what they sound or play like). Always try before you buy and make that determination yourself. For every bass player who likes an MIJ or MIM, there is one who thinks the opposite. This may not help you much, but it is the truth. People's opinion is a far distant second to your opinion AFTER you have tried the actual bass.
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This is very true, but I think most TBers would generally agree that the mij's are generally superior to the mim's. But of course, it's all speculation till you get a chance to play it.
 
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3234718 said:
This is very true, but I think most TBers would generally agree that the mij's are generally superior to the mim's. But of course, it's all speculation till you get a chance to play it.
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I would be one that prefers the MIJ's as well. I love my Fender Deluxe Jag (MIJ) and I wish they would make a 5 string version of it (the deluxe). Here is too waiting and hoping!:bassist:
 
#10
MIM's are quite hit or miss.. some are great, others have poor build quality.. worth trying out a few. I personally think MIA's are a bit of a rip off and MIJ's are just as good at a lower price.

Here's a link to a good comparison video between MIM, MIA and MIJ fender jazz basses. I know they're not P basses but it'll give you an idea about differences

 
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I own a PB 70. It is essentially a made in Japan p bass with US made pickups. It is styled after a 70s p bass, at least the headstock logo is anyhow. What I love most about the bass is the neck which is closer to a jazz bass width at the nut and the sound, which is awesome. I am sure there are great playing and sounding mim 2003 p basses but I go with what I know and I know I would never give up my PB 70.
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I think it's subjective to the bass itself. I have had good Japan Fenders and crappy ones I have had good Mexi Fenders and Crappy ones ,.. My Mexi P just beat out my Japan P for the keeper arsenal and the Japan Midnight P went to a new home. Same with my Mexi P's I sold the Vinterra and the Classic 50's both were firewood.. This one 2016 Mexi P I have is just killer and stands right up to my Vintage P's
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