Fender - American Standard vs Mexican Standard Telecaster Demo at GAK

[@tsol9465]

The difference is which side of the boarder the Mexicans who are assembling are on.

[@Buelligan88]

I have an American Standard and this is what I've always said.

[@uria702]

+spaceorbison corona California is in the south

[@sandwich675]

can you not spell border

[@Malcolm701]

The MIM tele is certainly very heavy, but surprisingly has moderately rolled edges on the fingerboard.

[@theblind300]

MIM: Made in Mexico by Mexicans MIA: Made in US by Mexicans Preferred the MIM btw

[@flynnhendry]

+the blind 300 I feel that the mexicans would feel more comfortable and at home in the mexican factories too

[@machia-mw1lm]

Move everything back to the United States , we need the jobs . Ford reversed its decision to build a Mexican plant , and if they hadn't , this Ford loyalist in Pick-ups and SUV's would have moved on . Having said that , I have an old pre-CBS Tele , it was made in the U.S. by an American Company . Guess Fender is looking for tax breaks . In reality however , can't blame them or Ford's original plans . Corporate tax rates here are through the roof , and if Democrats are successful they will go higher . Oh well . It's all politics . Lower the Corporate tax rate ! Build it here . Jobs !

[@flynnhendry]

machia0705 Mexicans need there jobs too bro, you can't just assume that america is the only country in the world. That would be said if it was...

[@flynnhendry]

lightsouthaha if you like it or not, nearly everything you have in your life is chinese made.

[@flynnhendry]

lightsouthaha and you seem to be missing the idea that mexican people make mexican guitars and mexican people make american guitars. I have played both the american standard and mexican and surprise surprise, I got the mexican. For the stuff I do, it is a lot more reliable. One doesn't have a better sound then the other, they just have different sounds and outputs.

[@Fitzcarraldo1510]

Am I the only one who thinks that the mexican tele sounded better ? I mean the american just sounden so sharp an edgy... but maybe the feel of the guitar is better ... i can't say...i only played gibson

[@TheGearShiftGurus]

I think you're right man!

[@Fitzcarraldo1510]

wesley persijn Thanks I thought I was alone with that statement :D

[@gregs3173]

+Michael Völker I thought the MIM sounded better with distortion and the merican sounded better clean in this demo.

[@anao767]

+Michael Völker its hard to compare their sound through our PC / laptop speakers its sound loses a lot of quality.

[@vancenewland6549]

think a lot of the tone difference was the pick attack and aggressive playing on the mia attempting to make it sound bigger maybe, and better. To me the mim sounded much better and easier to listen to. imo

[@randyb1114]

The differences between MIM & MIA are as follows: The MIM is made with the exact same parts as the MIA, in fact almost all the parts are made in the US and then shipped to Mexico to be assembled. The distance between the US plant and the Mexico plant is only about 100+km... Now the MIM Tele is made with "Blemished" Tele body's and necks, but that doesn't mean they are defective in any way, they just might have the weird wood grain patterns showing, like in my MIM Tele ,or an "unperfect" body (a non-perfect, or end piece of wood)... Now the sound difference between the two guitars in this vid are because the way the pickups are made. The MIM pickups are machine wound so they are wound tighter because of this process, and they are also MIM. The MIA Tele pickups are hand wound, not as tight = different sound... Hope that helps

[@pcollenyt3683]

The American Tele pickups are not hand wound....

[@savanaviolenta]

Randy B no,they are not made with the exact parts,I can asure you for that.

[@Malcolm701]

The MIM tele is a much better buy to play out of the box than the MIM Stratocaster which you will need to exchange the pups. If you think about it the MIM tele must be way way cheaper to manufacture than the MIM Strat.

[@aaron.s.robinson]

Uh the mim has ceramic pickups and the USA alnico. Also the neck is unrolled on the mim. Those are the big differences here.

[@RandyRiley]

Comparison Bookmarks 1:28 Mex 2:03 4:01 American 4:49

[@ZydosTheDrake]

Am I crazy for liking the warmth of the MIM Tele? It wasn't as bright, no, but it felt more cozy and well rounded, not too chimy

[@TheScatch]

I thought the same...warmer sound on the MIM, but then again, like someone said, two different phrases...not a good comparison. Also, did not mention the contour body on MIA.

[@vitorisaia]

Bogart Shears The warmth comes basically from the cheap and great ceramic pickups from MIM Standard Teles and Strats :)

[@ZydosTheDrake]

Vitor Isaia Works for me! I have a MIM PBass and that thing sounds gorgeous

[@riccardofrau1996]

I own 3 american telecasters and 2 mexican. I am not ashamed to say that I prefer the mexican ones for my live concerts, due to their thicker sound, higher output and comfortable fretboard (with a modern 9.5 radius). Really reliable instruments.

[@edian1895]

Both are very reliable. I own the mexican one with brown sunburst finish. It's really one of the best guitars i've played. I listened this with good speakers and a focusrite 2i2. The mexican one has a smoother/mellower sound than the american one. The american one has more treble and mids in its tone thus it's more present in the mix than the mexican tele i guess. The mexican tele sounds VERY good with pedals btw. I think both are good guitars soundwise. You never can go wrong with both of them. But i like the mexican one more because i don't like the body inlay of the american. It's a shame fender did that to the american telecasters.

[@sammoon6046]

Direct comparison 1:29 vs 4:02

[@corneroftheroom3896]

I love you

[@isaacdementmusic]

Sam Moon you the real MVP lol

[@justaman3419]

THANKS

[@FLAMENCO961]

this is wath I was just about to say

[@collinh8907]

Definitely the American. Much more clear, crisp sound.

[@stephanvenner2939]

I am very happy with my old Made in Mexico Telecaster. The finish is called Midnight Wine and has this kind of two tone sparkle in the light. I never had any problems with it and the guitar still sounds amazing.

[@anteburazin69]

Midnight wine, beautiful colour, not often seen , but I know it and it's pretty :))

[@richardnish6469]

I've got one of those, too. Easy to play and great tones.

[@onurkolik34]

I also got the midnight wine 2015 MIM Tele! Lovely sound and look!

[@miguelfuentes5047]

Amazing color. Even I would go with that. 👍

[@budandbean1]

I'm actually very impressed. I went back and forth a dozen times, probably more and I think if it was cut up and presented blindly to people to listen to, I feel pretty certain the MIM guitar would be picked as the best, most of the time. I guess we'll never find out..

[@timmyjoe524]

Another comparison video had similar findings. The AS can get more of a twang than the MIM. However, you can always grab the MIM for 600-700 and replace the pick ups.

[@chrishanson2567]

I definitely love my MIM Tele better than the US Standards, all preference though as mentioned in a lot of other comments. Another big thing though is if you take your MIM Fender Tele, Strat, Jag, whatever it is, and get it professionally set up by a reputable guitar tech, and eventually some new pickups (in the Tele's case, I recommend N4 Noiseless pickups when they go on the market by themselves, the new Fender Elite Telecasters have N4s, and they're the best Tele pickup I've ever heard!) then you have yourself an amazing Tele that YOU love for a few hundred cheaper than you'd pay for a US Standard!

[@northwestnw8515]

I have a 2014 MIM tele. Absolutely love and recommend it.

[@pmay222]

love the playing on the white tele from 2;03 till about 2;50 very nice...

[@MostlyElectrolytes]

I owned a MIM, put some nice Fender US pickups in it and then bought a really nice US telecaster with the same pickups in it. After about 4 months the US telecaster ended up on e-Bay. It was beautiful, but no matter how much I tried to convince myself the MIM was as nice and I actually preferred playing it. And when you have a $2k guitar sitting that does exactly the same thing as the one that cost you $400 it's a no-brainer. And that's not the case with a lot of imports. I started out with cheap guitars and upgraded many of them and they never turned out as nice as the real deal except for with the Fender stuff. It's just such a simple design and the woods are so similar that the biggest differences are electronics and fit and finish. If you can level frets, work on a nut, and do a good setup you can make a MIM telecaster into a killer guitar. The best bang for the buck guitar out there in my opinion.

[@BashLaneUp]

hey could you tab out the starting from 2:11 . this is the most beautiful riff i've ever heared

[@calebsvt]

Am i crazy or did the MIM sound 10x better

[@JamiesonM]

Nope! I have a MIM bullet strat and its the most versitile workhorse I've played. Buddy owns the american standard strat and dudes pissed mine sounds better. Again its all personal taste of the flavor of sound you enjoy hearing.

[@badjuju4654]

Caleb Jardines I think the raspy sound from the mim is what made it so nice sounding

[@matijabo]

I thought that white one was American... loool it sounded better

[@suloporto27]

The only difference is one says made in usa by mexicans and the other is made in mexico by mexicans, so you pay $800 dollars more for the sticker usa on the neck Thats the only difference

[@clayy000]

And you also pay for higher quality wood, better pickups and electronics and better hardware. So not really, sir.

[@Nightshade1881]

The rolled fret board edges make a difference On my mim tele I can feel a lil bit if the sharp frets. But on my american Strat it's soo damn smooth. I love both tho! My people make some good guitars, in the usa or in Mexico

[@adamm2851]

Nelson Cabrera funny they sell a lot of mim with pretty high quality texas pups..different guitars for different sounds.. same goes with epiphone and gibson..both great guitars when comparing apples to apples

[@valekrrnz2226]

emilio olivas yo soy de argentina y andaba buscando una telecaster... compre la mim y es una máquina!

[@clayy000]

Peacock Affect every American standard I've played, plays and sounds so much better than any Mexican standard I've played, sorry but that's just me, but I guess I'm wrong though

[@andrewptob]

MIM sounds better in this demo and it's half the price. You can also change the pickups out on a Mexican Tele rather cheaply if you prefer the MIA tone that much.

[@Baci302]

Can't say I agree. I thought the sound of the MIA was brighter, crisper and more jangly. The difference in the pickups is real.

[@andrewptob]

Baci302 Fair enough. I do think the pickups are nicer in the MIA as well. Just thought that in this particular demo, the MIM sounded better.

[@Crisis_Jones]

American made sounds better...

[@johnviviani286]

Nice demo. I own both a MIM tele and a MIA (both made in the last few years), and this is pretty much how they sound. The MIM's tone is fatter, has more low-mids, and the MIA is brighter, with more clarity, which can be heard in the video if you listen closely. Also the MIM pickups are ceramic and much higher output than the twisted tele pickups on the MIA. I was planning on letting one of mine go, but they honestly sound different enough that I will probably keep both.

[@SamBrev]

It pains me to see that they added a body contour on the back of the american teles. one of the defining features that draws me to telecasters is their plain and simple completely flat slab body, and then they went and ruined it by adding a stupid belly cut. also the mexican sounded a hell of a lot better to my ears, the american was a bit too thin

[@mothershipish1]

Completely agree with the body contour

[@volvo240maniac]

+SamBrev For reasons you mention i bought a MIM Tele last month in Midnight wine and it sounds like Tele should sound! Snappy on the bridge with twang and soft on neck....even the guy at the store said I'm better off with mim sound even though he surely would get better commission for mia...

[@artamussumatra6286]

SamBrev First the American Standard Tele got Strat bridge saddles, then the tummy cut, and a re voiced neck pickup that is designed to sound more Strat like, now they've come out with a double cutaway model - next, a whammy bar......? ;))))

[@pcollenyt3683]

That rear body contour is the best thing Fender has done to the Tele since the day it was first produced.

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

I have 2 telecasters one with and one without the body contour the one with the contour is way more comfortable to play I love it.

[@rickrodrigues2219]

The raspy sound of the American Fender cleared the wax out of my ears so I went back & listened to the Mex Fender. Finally I decided it (Mex) was the better of the 2...besides the price difference is a +++!

[@koendebie4872]

In this demo, the MIM sounds warmer. It is most likely the difference in pick-ups. I purchase the 2015 MIA standard tele today. I love the body contour. It does however sound a little too bright. But I have very good Dimarzio pickups ready to replace them.

[@ShemFaith]

both the guitars sound almost the same!! I'd choose the mexican Standard Telecaster instead to save almost $800. The tone issues can be solved by installing fender PUs... no problem... i'd like to do that..

[@MusikPlusMehr]

Shem Faith Yup. MIM tele, swap to USA pickups. That’s what I did. 👍🏼

[@TomMonty81]

Its worth noting that the new baja MIM tells have the exact same pickups as the american tele in this video and a much more impressive pickup selection setup - with a phase selection button built into the volume knob. They also have a V shape neck similar to what you might find on a custom shop fender with a flatter fret board. I don't own either but I'm currently considering a american deluxe thinline with the noiseless pickups - the baja made in Mexico model is half the price and arguably a more versatile guitar.

[@donniecook1956]

just saw this video recently... i have a 2003 mim tele in blue agave, bought it new in 2003 had a pro setup done. Bone nut installed. I put a Dimarzio tone zone t in the bridge and a Dimarzo twang king in the neck. sounds better to me than any of the mia models and better than a lot of vintage models I've played and I've played a few over the years...

[@haydenlloyd4674]

Mexican sounds awesome, my next guitar for sure.

[@jonasvm]

1:28 thats a pretty cool... what song is it?

[@sgt.peppers99]

I think the biggest difference is psychological. If you think spending the 1200 or so dollars for an american one will get you a better guitar more power to you. Bottom line you get what you pay for. (Yes I'm aware that's a very broad statement.) Me though i cant tell a difference between the two and i like the 70s style logo on the mexi.

[@adamm2851]

Sgt. Peppers I agree when i first started playing i was deluded into thinking I HAD to have an american one..then at the guitar store i played MIM MIA MIJ over and over and over again..could not for the life of me tell the difference in quality..sure different sounds but the MIJ was FAR and away better then the other two..the mim was second and the MIA (which I bought) i liked least I had to have a MIA..the guitar store owner who has over 50 fenders told me the only difference is customer support on the Americans..

[@sgt.peppers99]

***** Most definetely. I mean i have a chinese telecaster and i find it plays just as good as any other fender ive played minus custom shop. So to me spending alot of dough on a guitar when the qaulity is the same at lower price points is idiotic. Now for amps its a different story

[@msw812]

I hear a warmer tone with the MIM and more twangy highs in the American... Heavier/glossier paint finish could play some in having brighter sound tho. American it assume has higher quality fret wire which would really feel great as always over cheaper models.

[@pedrobraga9248]

i personally prefer the warmer tone. not a fan of the american. To me, the difference isnst worth the 400 plus dollars.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

I am from Corona and yes Mexican my brother worked at the Corona plant would say 80% Mexican employees the original Leo fender plant was mostly Mexican too including Tadeo Gomez from the Tadeo taper and Abigail Ybarra just look at the pictures and video from the original plant why all the hate for Mexican made guitars?

[@valekrrnz2226]

Leo Gonzalez Arriba las guitarrras mexicanas carajo! desde Argentina

[@thenico92]

Electrosuperflashbangs garage band jajajajaja Viva la america Latina! Brasil!

[@valekrrnz2226]

:)

[@Manoffire959]

+Law Dawg I actually have a MIM strat from '95 and I also can't put it down. I love it.

[@davidmcque627]

I got 2008 and 2012 Mexican Tele's and I love 'em!!

[@ivanmaguina4974]

I liked the sound of the Mexican Fender more. The American Fender sounded very sharp, more shrill. Greetings from Perú.

[@mattm6873]

What song at the clean part? Sounds absolutely beautiful.

[@FcoGomez7]

which is the beautiful song that is played at min 02:00??? please!!! I wanna know...

[@joshuabrowne6700]

What's the piece of music from 2:04? It would have been interesting to hear a comparison of overdriven tones as well, as I suspect based on comparisons between the Am Special and Am Standard that this is where the American most obviously sets itself apart.

[@Hechab]

Would it be outlandish to assume that placing the same pickups in these two would result in the same tone or an extremely similar one? Thinking about getting one and placing noiseless single-coil in the bridge.

[@Malcolm701]

I've never ever wanted to change the pups in a MIM tele, but I can't say the same for MIM Strats of which I've had a few. To my mind the Tele gives the most 'fenderish' sound having not been particularly overwhelmed by any flavour of Strat, although a Strat fitted with Tonerider Surfaris was probably the best. The tele bridge pickup gives me the bite I'd have expected from a Strat bridge, but I've always been disappointed.

[@DeathcoreGandhi]

The only noticeable difference between the two, is that the American Standard sounds warmer/fatter. Not quite sure if I'd be happy to pay the difference for something a £60 pedal could fix...

[@samg87]

it does make a huge difference in tone but that doesn't mean the expensive one's much better it really depends on the player if they'd prefer a darker tone or a lighter one. i tried both telecasters like hell i could go for american ones but tone wise i like mim's.

[@TheHuester44]

The Mexican works for me . Played one last night just like this one. I really liked the neck on the Mexican . Great value . Can always upgrade the pick ups later but no real need to .

[@boynamedlen]

Most important factors for me: neck finish and belly cut. I believe the MIAs have gloss fretboard and satin back, not sure about the MIMs, and MIAs have a belly cut and MIM don't. I've owned a Les Paul and couldn't bond 100% with it because it just wasn't very comfortable to play because it hurt my ribs after a while. Teles do have a different body shape, and I have played a MIM standard without noticing the straight angled corners, but I don't know if they would be comfortable to play for an hour straight.

[@tedbelmont]

Lennart N a real tele doesn't have a belly cut. James Burton, Steve Cropper, Bruce Springsteen, Albert Collins, Jimmy Page, Roy Buchanan, Joe Strummer all managed with the original without a belly cut. Man up!!

[@boynamedlen]

edward beaumont Your point being? Forgive me if comfort is more important to me than it being a 'real' Tele. It's one thing to have to struggle with a big neck or something, but if a guitar doesn't fit my body right to the point that it physically hurts, it's impossible to bond with it and my playing suffers badly. Man down!

[@someweirdguy101]

Nut width of MIA is wider than MIM - he didn't mention this in the video but you can find the specs on Fender's website. It's a noticeable difference in feel. I personally prefer the sound of the Mexican tele in this demo.

[@LILADOWNS]

The only difference in sound I heard between both was that it seemed like he put the treble and mids up on American tele and lowered it on the Mexican. I like the finish on the American tele better though. Either way, I'd be happy with either one.

[@normmacdonaldrules4602]

Surprised guy reporting in. Both guitars sounded really great overall. I'm partial to the attack and bell quality on the American...plus the rolled edges....plus the balanced pickups where you can hear every note ringing in the chord....but really...The Mexican wasn't off-base in the least. Really solid sounding.

[@eliasfigueroa3324]

I think it just comes down to what kind of work you do...if you are more of a live performer and go more on tours, a Mexican makes more sense. But if your in the studio mostly and doing more recordings, an American might be slightly more advantageous. I play rhythm guitar mostly at my church, so a used Mexican Strat is what I bought. I feel like also getting a used Mexican Tele just expand my range a bit and achieve specific tones for specific sets.

[@peterbrusch1493]

Very informative and very, very nice playing!

[@raybede]

Thank you for this advice . This is why I have bought stuff from you becauseyou have been so helpful.

[@tomhill3205]

Both are very good guitars. A MIM seems to be a better bargain considering that there doesn't seem to be a big difference in sound quality

[@carltongadgettmannprice352]

I like the darker tone of the MIM over the MIA, with that being said, I still wouldn't mine owning all 3 version of the Telecaster: MIM, MIJ and MIA. I reallly prefer a 3 saddle post over a six saddle post as in the 60s version of the American Standard model telecaster. One day will own all 3 versions of these Telecasters.

[@raytheprinter]

Ive played a few of each ,,seems the MIA plays and sounds better ,better parts.But the better MIM are very good for the money.Also the resale thing.But if you are low on money buy the MIM or get a used one ,,good way to see how they fair after some playing time and age.

[@montelatici]

Firstly, the guy is a very good guitarist. I own both an American Standard and an MIM and I prefer the MIM for playing.The MIM is much older though 30+ years old, so maybe that's why.

[@aperfecttool462]

Hi everybody......... crowd responds, "Hi, Dr. Nick!" Any Simpsons fans here? No? .......Anyway, here's my two cents that nobody asked for.........This was has been quite helpful for me to compare them. Speaking of which what really helped me was to go to 1:28 and 4:00 minutes, respectively. Doing that really helped me hear some differences. I actually skipped to him playing so that I wouldn't know which is which, until after I chose. Yes, the MIM sounds definitely warmer here. Though, I'm wondering if tweeking the tone knob and/or the pick-up selector knob would help the MIA. I've been looking to get a Tele lately. A little background on me, if anyone cares. For about 15 years I've been a Epiphone man. Two LP's and a ES-335 Pro. All beautiful guitars. Say what you will about Gibsons vs. Epiphones but I do love my EPi's. Play well, feel great, and sound great to me! Plus,......price tag. Recently, I wanted to balance things out and buy a Tele. Somethings I've noticed and learned, that this video seems to demonstrate are: 1. The difference in tone. I've played a MIM Tele in a store and it felt good and sounded good. I was surprised. I actually preferred it to the MOA. Then again, I do go for a warmer tone (15 years of Epi's will do that.) I tried a MIM and it did sound warmer in comparison. 2. Know YOUR style. From what I understand, Tele's are known for being excellent Country music guitars (twangy, clean, and BRIGHT). They can do Blues and Rock, but Country was what they were made for. I like Country, but my style is definitely more Blues, and Rock. So, the warmer I can get, while having that Tele sound, the better. For that reason, I think I'm going to go with MIM. I'd rather tweek for the highs than for the lows.....well, that and price tag.

[@FcoGomez7]

where can I find that melody? (from min 2:05) it's really amazing..

[@DavidRFIT]

I think there are differences but not so huge differences as the GAK guy here is saying.

[@johndifilippo7442]

I have owned both and for the cost difference the MIM wins hands down. If you want to mess with it get some excellent aftermarket pickups and you've still saved money.

[@jallan1407]

I love my Mexican Tele, loaded it with some vintage 52's and a Joe Barden bridge with brass saddles.

[@chipdavis29]

what was the song at 2:04?

[@Dartheomus]

Nice video, but I wish you had played the song at 2:20 on the American tele.

[@protonman8947]

I'd add that in my experience the Mexican Teles weigh close to pound more than the American version. It seems as if they save the lighter woods for the American Standards, which can be found under 7 pounds if you look for them. Most Mexican Teles fall around 8 lbs. give or take a few ounces. So if weight is an issue, look at the American Standards.

[@MindilBeach]

would you say theres a big difference in quality in mexican fenders made in the 90s compared to the last 10 years or so? Thanks

[@alexkim1878]

what song did he play??? 2:04

[@blockman1377]

awesome playing

[@Thibz68]

I bet if it were a blindfold test, there would be less people saying the American Tele sounds better ... Plus you have to factor in, everyone has their own take on what sounds best to them .. Swap out the pick ups in the MIM, there probably wouldn't be enough difference to tell .. Definitely do not hear a $1,000 to 2,000 difference.. I have a MIM Special Edition Deluxe Ash Tele - Butterscotch Blonde and I am very pleased with the sound I get at that price point.. I haven't even swapped the pickups (yet) ..

[@ezequielmartinezlopez5386]

I ve an american series strato and a standard tele MIM. I Like the teli but there's a big difference in sound and touch. With a MIM you always are thinking about upgrades, and this is a problem. Probably i ll sell the MIM

[@dapperdanman1956]

The put together in mexico axes are the only guitars I play now, In 1973 I paid under 500.oo For a cherry les Paul, now 2or3 grand. a strat was less than that. Of course Iv always done something to my guitars pickups or something, but the mim strats are great, the pawn shops in march and on will be loaded with half price guitars,I've never yet bought one that with adjustment! That wasn't dam fine.

[@69kpm]

I can tell you mate. Nothing, I walked this road for a fair distance and took both apart and fixed both. Very new and way back to 1968 for my oldest. The price hits in the face, workers in America get paid more. Look at it all, the main stuff is made here in America like the necks and bodies. Some of the Americans have a two point bridge but in many situations they both have the 5 screws. Much of the electronics are from Asia. The pickups not much difference. I change them be it a fender or a Gibson. I put Lace on my MIM Strat because they came with my 1968 . The real Fender name it iconic to rock and roll. That's the name on my MIM Strat also. I could sit here and trade parts between guitars all day long and you and I would be as mixed up as a fart in a fan factory. Both great guitars. The Squier is a different story.

[@supergrizzidentity]

I have an American one that I got a few months ago. To me it sounds best with the tone knob at 60-80%

[@crazysykoman]

tbh if you get a 1500 dollar guitar, you're going to think it sounds better because you just blew your wallet on it

[@stefanobruzzo907]

Mexico is INSIDE America. America is a continent. United States it's the country. C'MON !

[@TheBillproject]

you obviously don't understand 'MURICA(United Statetian) geography..... world is flat and 'Murica is at the center of the map.

[@pabloguerrafuster]

well said!

[@giovanewomoura1717]

@@TheBillproject wtf hahahahah

[@joshualessore7652]

🤔

[@johnthibodeaux5189]

Actually mexico is Central America

[@ZShenlong1]

MIM Sounds better to me

[@peterthompson465]

+ZShenlong1 That's what I thought. Perhaps you and I have cheap ears?!

[@ZShenlong1]

+Peter Thompson Nope, we just like a warm and full guitar sound and not a sharp [somewhat shrill] sound.

[@SirLumsalot]

+ZShenlong1 The MIM was far warmer than the US. But US was cleaner on the body pick-up. I think he forgot to switch to the neck pick-up in the second half for the US made.

[@olivermelo5264]

sounded better to me too. MIA has a too shiny sound for me

[@Baci302]

But that's the beauty of how a Tele is supposed to sound.

[@antithug7942]

Shockingly, I prefer the sound of the MIM. I like the darker clear tone. The MIA sounds kinda tinny & sharp. JMHO.

[@dapperdanman1956]

Also, if you remove the factory finish, just so far and respray the guitar, I go to a local auto body shop,after I done the work a dude sprayed it with a very thin coat of classic white.

[@ricklynn6176]

Which one sounds better it’s all a matter of opinion . I had an American Standard Tele and an American special Tele. Aside from those two, I still to this day own a made in Mexico Ash body standard tele Enough said..The other ones just didn’t do it for me.

[@luisgalvan2523]

Thanks for not reviewing with boring blues riffs :)

[@bigteno4597]

Guys I have both the Mexican and the American version. Sound wise, to me not a lot of difference really, the extra money for the American version is definitely on the quality of the materials used i.e. wood, pick-ups, bridge components, tuners. If you can't afford the American, which is minutely better , then go for the Mexican, you won't be disappointed!! Keep on playing!!

[@REEFBLUENOTCH]

Sure enjoyed the chord progressions & sound. A good bit different from most.

[@tsachinathan645]

Iam highly impressed from the mexican tele. I going to keep an eye on her.

[@vsnakepit]

Compare the Sound is good ! ...but any difference can easily be solved changing pickups, The real Question here ...is How they feel ! ? and The Weight ? and The Action (on their best setup).? Mexican Version hold the Tuning ? If you can Give us this info, will be Great !! .. Any Way, Great video ! Thank You.

[@infiltratior]

MIM has the same as US Tele locking tuners. No problems with the tune.

[@chonyboy123]

what the tune at 2:00

[@vilanolitha6472]

Owning a MiM standard tele😍❤️ sounds awesome🔥❤️

[@savanaviolenta]

the difference is in electronics,MIA better electronics,alnico pickups,selected woods,better finish,definitely not worth the triple price of a MIM,the Mexican Fenders are workhorses,great sounding guitars.

[@Forever-Riot]

This might be a stupid Question but is there a big difference between the mexican build tele and a Squier classic vibe custom tele ?

[@csbkoool]

Can someone please tell me the chords he's playing at 1:30? Sounds nice!!

[@BuckleyFan96]

Hey! The first three chords of the progression are A Maj, B Maj, D flat minor. The trick is to bar them as per, but leave the B and high e string open. This would mean fretting the root on the low e with your thumb (think of Hendrix style chord shaping) and the rest normal fretting. Hope I helped :)

[@csbkoool]

+Ka Ko Hey I just tried playing the way you explained..and it sounds absolutely perfect ..Thanks a lot!!!

[@hulyaaktas2315]

Batuhan Mutlugil Signature Guitar FENDER TELECASTER 1996

[@jay2xtremefy]

Yeah MIM has warm sound but MIA got tight/bright/twangy and clean sound.

[@humansaremonkeys]

I bought a handmade/carved leather belt for 15 bucks in Ensenada in 2008. It still keeps my pants up and looks better than ever. I love the old skool feel of Mexican Tele and the sound is more earthy and natural to my ears than the US standard. Mexicans know their shit!!!

[@gradytrainor8120]

Comparing tone seems unfair since they have different pickups. The main difference I see is the fit and finish. Honestly throw some good pickups in the MIM and you will have a great guitar for half the price.

[@Ahautevoix-Music]

Good game and good sounds! The sounds are differents, in my opinion there's no one better than the other. I like what you played, is it famous songs?

[@bearsmartdurango]

So, all this and still nobody knows the song at 2:04? Please..... anyone. Beautiful.

[@sambarlex9466]

What's the song at 2:04 ?!

[@TheAldoo1995]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@mmore]

I bought a mia standard strat brand new in boxed and ordered by retailer from fender directly. I bought a set of bareknuckle pickups to upgrade, to my surprise the bodey was a 4 piece, I was shocked how unpro the solderings was. The cap clearly had made in mexico stamped on it so the 5 way switch. I took it back and got an exchange, I asked them to take the pichguard off in the shop and it was exactly the same!!!! So I went for the mexican standard strat and went back home with over £700 in my pocket. And that mim that I got to my surprise sounded so so much better than the mia that I bought. Now with bare knuckles I cant ask for a better guitar.

[@tdunster2011]

The American Standard sounds like a telecaster should.. The MIM Telecaster is too well mannered for my tastes. However, given the price difference you could get some serious upgrades for the MIM version and still save a fortune on what the American standard will cost you.

[@craigsurface9147]

American Standards always sound too thin and lifeless in my opinion. I've owned and played both. Much prefer MIM fenders anyday over the USA made.

[@EbenezarGold]

+Craig Surface I put in some nice wiring pots, jack, switch and a '62 AVRI pup in the bridge and my MIM really came alive after that. Stock it was really good, just fine really. One thing I like about the MIM is you can put on vintage bridge plate/saddles without any fuss.

[@craigsurface9147]

Awesome man. I have a slightly modded Fender "Squier Series" fiesta red Stratocaster (far from a Squier) MIM that I'd put up against any USA made. Technically it was rebranded USA necks and repainted bodies with squier hardware and mexican pickups and electronics. If you take the neck off you will see USA stamps on them in the neck pocket. Ive swapped tuners and bridge saddles. I'm not against USA made just don't think they are quite worth the asking price and sometimes sound and play worse.

[@RegularRetro]

+Craig Surface It's good to see people are mostly positive on MIM Fenders. I have a MIA strat and I was really impressed with the overall build quality and sound, the thing is I was upgrading from made in China Squire so anything would have impressed me. I do eventually want a MIM Tele cause I really like the cleans on them and I want a fixed bridge guitar.

[@tawermeister99]

Does anybody know if I can switch out hunbuckers with P 90's and it will fit perfectly in the cavity? Like it won't be loose or anything? I really want a particular fender tele. But it comes with humbuckers and I prefer P 90's.

[@gkloeg]

You forgot to mention the number of frets. I bought a mexican stratocaster which turned out to have one fret less than my american standard. Big diffence sometimes. Especially when you use heavy strings.

[@dominicaitkenhead4756]

I'm actually more interested in how they both play. Sound wise there is a difference but not one that warrants spending the big bucks for a US version. Played clean, they sound very similar imo

[@lenquinn9965]

MIM vs MIA .. The main differences are price (almost a grand difference in Canada), the MIA has better pups, pots, switch.. better finish. But I have played MIM teles and strats that sounded and felt almost as good at MIA versions. But if you want a solid every day player and don't want to spend an extra grand, search around and test drive several MIM's and I'll bet you'll find one you like. You won't find a new MIM that will sound great out of the box. You'll need a setup done.

[@stevebrule6172]

the mexican one sounded better

[@finnthehu200]

Oh shit. It's Dr. Steve Brule.

[@mundoj6753]

MIA sound good in power chords, sound great the chords. The MIM sound great for riffs and leads because is not bright