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Gooseman":1qvrez9a said:That is quite the nice custom finish you've put on it!
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lol! Just call it the firecaster.

Gooseman":1qvrez9a said:That is quite the nice custom finish you've put on it!
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blackba":3n6olusy said:glassjaw7":3n6olusy said:They are pretty nice actually. BUT-look for a used USA G&L ASAT. You'd be surprised how cheap they can be had...
Don't the necks on the G&L ASATs feel different though form a MIM Fender?
glassjaw7":2kkemi9i said:blackba":2kkemi9i said:glassjaw7":2kkemi9i said:They are pretty nice actually. BUT-look for a used USA G&L ASAT. You'd be surprised how cheap they can be had...
Don't the necks on the G&L ASATs feel different though form a MIM Fender?
Yes, they feel BETTER!![]()
Seriously, they're in another league, but they should be. The MIM teles and strats are a bit hit/miss for me but I've played some really nice ones for the price. I think Fender's standard radius is 9 1/2? (not sure though) The G&L's are 7 1/2" on the classic and Special, and a more shred-friendly 12" on the ASAT Deluxe. (my fav)
Also, the Indonesian made Tribute series outplay the MIM Fenders. In my experience they feel more solid, have better necks and pups, and are way more consistent. THis one is awesome. Can't beat it for the price, unless you find a USA ASAT for cheap, which happens often actually...
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polaris20":10kk18vf said:I love my MIM Strat, but the stock tuners really, really blow. I would say be prepared to swap them with some Schallers or Sperzels. The pickups also sucked, so I replaced them with GFS noiseless, and despite being cheap pickups they're definitely better than stock.
Overall though the build quality is pretty awesome. I paid $275 for mine used, mint condition w/ an SKB case.
dmtnt":3o7g33s3 said:A buddy of mine is a manager at the local Guitar Center, he told me that the Fender rep confessed to him in confidence that ALL Tele necks are MIA, none of the necks are MIM...
I obviously cannot post anything confirming this, take it for what it's worth.![]()
blackba":2f4b9l1z said:fender126":2f4b9l1z said:I know you asked about Tele's but I have a MIM HSS Start with a maple neck. I installed Graph Tech saddles and a Duncan JB pup and this guitar is every bit as good as the American made one that I have. Again, not a Tele but does speak to the MIM series.
+1 Mirrors my experience with MIM strats. A nice Tele is on my list of guitars to get. I wouldn't hesitate on a MIM Tele if it spoke to me when I tried it out. I suggest playing a few though before you pull the trigger. I have also hear really good things about the road worn series.