Music Banter - View Single Post - What are the differences between an American strat and a Mexican strat?

mr dave · 10-26-2009, 12:34 AM

as far as i can tell it's a matter of replacing the stamp on the headstock.

i've been playing a mexican since the mid-90s. i've tried a friend's legit made in america one a few times. i like mine better.

the main difference is lower QA and cheaper materials. aesthetically speaking the wood on my neck isn't the sexiest. the grain goes all weird on one half. the american just felt more solid. better pickups as well. aside from the pickups i figure it's the difference between making sure it's built up to the specs on a checklist and making sure it's built right. that might be worth $600 to some, only your own hands and ears can answer that one.