Shane,

That is my point exactly. The price of a MIM Strat might suggest its a low end somwhat "beginners" guitar. But these things are anything but.

They play just as nice as any of the USA strats I have owned. Their is many gear snops out there that think that is a guitar is good it has to be made in the USA. In many cases they are correct however the MIM strats are an exception to the rule.

It plays so nice, the fret work is flawless and it gives you the tones and bell like cleans you would expect from a Strat. The only difference is these can be had for $340 brand spankin new.

The pickups sound great but like any typical single coild pickup they can humm quite a bit when useing gain.

This is why I say they are good pups but you can put in some high end pickups of your choice and hot rod your MIM strat that new for less money than a used USA will cost you.

By far one of the best deal on the market right now.

Jason

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