Real difference between MIM and MIA

[SanDiegoHarry]

I'm impressed this thread hasn't been nixed by now!

 

[Son of Wobble]

I'm impressed this thread hasn't been nixed by now!

Perhaps people are playing nice today after yesterday's bloodbath thread in "Band Management." It was like TB's version of the recent Texas biker shootout.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Perhaps people are playing nice today after yesterday's bloodbath thread in "Band Management." It was like TB's version of the recent Texas biker shootout.

Only read a bit of that thread - I guess I missed some excitement!

 

[bassstrangler]

How many "pros" play Mexican basses? Even those who have signature Mexican basses don't usually play Mexican basses

I did see a picture recently of Geddy's backstage area and he has a MIM signature model in his rack. So, that made me feel good.

 

[bassstrangler]

Gosh all this craziness between MIM and MIA. I guess we can all crucify Matt Freeman for having a Squier signature bass then huh?

I took the neck off of a Chris Aiken Squier and put it on my MIM P Bass, because it's a sweet neck, better than the MIM neck I replaced.

 

[Fleebag]

How many "pros" play Mexican basses? Even those who have signature Mexican basses don't usually play Mexican basses

Ben Shephard, Soundgarden

 

[bassstrangler]

Good call, I see he replaced the bridge.

 

[Fleebag]

Yeah, he likes them badasses, he put one on an avri too. Here's his rig rundown starting at about the 32 1/2 minute mark. Sorry for the derail folks...

 

[Son of Wobble]

Ben Shephard, Soundgarden

^^^100% pro gigworthy bass, and the bridge swap proves nothing, as many a purist would consider it a downgrade (no disrespect to high mass fans).

 

[Fleebag]

^^^100% pro gigworthy bass, and the bridge swap proves nothing, as many a purist would consider it a downgrade (no disrespect to high mass fans).

I agree, not a fan of highmass bridges either, but that's another deadhorse discussion unto itself

 

[Flaked Beans]

Esperanza Spalding plays her black Mexican fretless Jazz bass far more than she does her fretless Custom Shop Jaco signature bass. She has been touring with it on her last 2 tours including her current. She alternates between her Mexican Jazz and her custom luthier built 5 string . I haven't seen the Jaco CS in a while. You can check out her 2 Austin City Limits appearances on YouTube where she is featured playing that Mexican Jazz.

I've sat front row center in small theatre venues and witness her greatness on that Mexican Jazz for the last 2 tours. Trust me, it's the player , not the bass.

Yup, a good friend of mine (Leo Genovese - great guy, check him out at the village vanguard nyc tonight, tomorrow and sunday evening ) is her boyfriend and we played some gigs last year in a few jazz clubs (west village, manhattan) and


edit/ damn cell phone, forget it/

 

[DirkP]

How many "pros" play Mexican basses? Even those who have signature Mexican basses don't usually play Mexican basses

I would consider Robbie Shakespeare a pro by any means:

 

[Antisyzygy]

I'm impressed this thread hasn't been nixed by now!

Probably because it'd be like swatting a bee's nest to stop all the noise.

 

[Iridescentone]

I just did a side by side comparison and there are significant differences, which IMO, are worth the $530 difference:

American: Asymetrical neck heel, compound-radius (9.5”-14”) & asymmetrical “C” profile
Deluxe: 9.5”-radius

American: 18-volt onboard preamp with active three-band EQ
Deluxe: 18-volt onboard preamp

American: Stealth A-string retainer
Deluxe: None

American: Hard Shell Case
Deluxe: Deluxe Gig Bag

American: Leather Strap, 10' Cable, Strap Locks
Deluxe: None

American: Bridge - Fender Hi-Mass with Chrome-Plated Brass Saddles
Deluxe: Bridge - Fender Hi-Mass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles

American: Neck - Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Deluxe: Neck - Satin Urethane

American: Nut - Bone
Deluxe: Nut - Synthetic Bone

American: Posiflex™; Graphite Neck Support Rods
Deluxe: Standard

These are the real differences

Definitely worth the extra cost. But did you forget the tuners on the American? They're Fender's new tuners, and I have to say they're the best I've seen (and I've owned them all at one point or another).

The USA Dimension hardcase is pretty impressive, too. "Robust" is the word I'd use to describe it.

 

[Justinian]

Where did THAT come from?

I don't recall anyone ever posting that here or saying it out loud. The race (or even gender) of the people who made any bass I have ever played never ever crossed my mind. I frankly don't care. I imagine most are just like me in that respect.

Cause dude, when I go around with my Ibanez Roadster and these guys turn their nose up at it because it's Japanese and it's just plain racist. You don't care who's making your bass? ok...

 

[gjohnson441496]

Definitely worth the extra cost. But did you forget the tuners on the American? They're Fender's new tuners, and I have to say they're the best I've seen (and I've owned them all at one point or another).

The USA Dimension hardcase is pretty impressive, too. "Robust" is the word I'd use to describe it.

I left them out on purpose. No slight. I figured the extras mentioned would suffice! You are totally right about that case. When I pulled mine out of the cardboard/bubblewrap I was ear to ear smiles.
I'm glad you responded. Hip me on the difference in tuners cause I certainly do not have a clue about them. I only know the difference between open and closed but I have no idea what a reverse tuner is or what makes one better than another. Fortunately I have no problems with my basses staying in tune.

 

[P. Aaron]

I have a MIM Stratocaster. It is a 50's surf green with the V neck. It is nicely made and when I did a side by side with my friend's real 57 Stratocaster, it's neck, headstock and body shapes (minus wear) were nearly the same. I mean within millimeters. Mine weighs about 9lbs. The real '57, about 5.5lbs. It is an enjoyable guitar to play. I've had it since '99.

All my Fenders are American made and I am happy with my decisions and I think I got my money's worth. YMMV. When it comes to resale though, USA models do return more money. Especially if you keep all the tags that originally came with it.

 

[DirkP]

I have a MIM Stratocaster. It is a 50's surf green with the V neck. It is nicely made and when I did a side by side with my friend's real 57 Stratocaster, it's neck, headstock and body shapes (minus wear) were nearly the same. I mean within millimeters. Mine weighs about 9lbs. The real '57, about 5.5lbs. It is an enjoyable guitar to play. I've had it since '99.

All my Fenders are American made and I am happy with my decisions and I think I got my money's worth. YMMV. When it comes to resale though, USA models do return more money. Especially if you keep all the tags that originally came with it.

I have a MIM Stratocaster...

All my Fenders are American made

I did a side by side with my friend's real 57 Stratocaster

Mine weighs about 9lbs. The real '57, about 5.5lbs. It is an enjoyable guitar to play. I've had it since '99.



I don't get the roles in this drama. Who owns what?

I wrote a lot of nonsense-messages too in my live and will do in the near and not so near future... So don't take it personal, but I simply don't get what you're trying to say.

 

[two fingers]

Cause dude, when I go around with my Ibanez Roadster and these guys turn their nose up at it because it's Japanese and it's just plain racist. You don't care who's making your bass? ok...

Are you drunk?

I own two USA Fender basses, one Mexi, one MIJ, one MIJ Squier, one Ibanez, one MIJ Profile bass from Australia and several other random basses.

Buzz off, will ya?

 

[Flaked Beans]

Yup, a good friend of mine (Leo Genovese - great guy, check him out at the village vanguard nyc tonight, tomorrow and sunday evening ) is her boyfriend and we played some gigs last year in a few jazz clubs (west village, manhattan) and


edit/ damn cell phone, forget it/

to finish my previuos post, Esperanza really likes her mexican jazz indeed.