America is a continent, wich includes Mexico.
Why isn't it called MIU?, as of Made in USA,
thats what it says on the headstock.
Why isn't it called MIU?, as of Made in USA,
thats what it says on the headstock.
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Why are you guys calling it MIA??
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North America is a continent, not just "America".
When the word America is used it is 99.99% of the time referring to the U.S.A
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- Aug 5, 2005
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North/South America are continents.
"America," while incorrect, is generally understood as a short-hand way of writing and saying "United States of America."
It's been that way for a very long time.
Plus, when referencing Fender basses as "MIM" and "MIJ"/"CIJ", it logically makes sense that a 3-letter acronym would need to apply for U.S.A.-made Fenders. That, and "MIUSA" looks ridiculous. Some people do refer to them as USA Fenders also, not MIA.
I can't believe I just started to argue the etymology of the acronym "MIA" in a bass forum...
"America," while incorrect, is generally understood as a short-hand way of writing and saying "United States of America."
It's been that way for a very long time.
Plus, when referencing Fender basses as "MIM" and "MIJ"/"CIJ", it logically makes sense that a 3-letter acronym would need to apply for U.S.A.-made Fenders. That, and "MIUSA" looks ridiculous. Some people do refer to them as USA Fenders also, not MIA.
I can't believe I just started to argue the etymology of the acronym "MIA" in a bass forum...
It's so itchy- I really can't relax w/this. Could you find me another?
I'll miss this thread soon...
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