So I just happened upon a 1991 (I believe) Mexican Strat. I'm torn between flipping it or keeping it... I've never been a big Strat fan but I really like this one. It sounds really nice but I'm also just not really a big single coil guy. I'd probably wind up throwing a Hot Rails or something in it and calling it a day.
What do you guys think? Are these pretty damn good guitars? Something worth holding onto? What do you think I could reasonably sell it for? It's in great shape. I can post some pictures in a day or so.
90's Mexican Strat
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GreenCustom24
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Check eBay and Reverb for pricing, if it's in great shape I imagine it's worth around $350 give or take.
I've played some really great MIM standards, some not as great. If it's a good one and you want a strat around I'd say it's worth holding onto for the money, sell it and move on if it feels meh. On a strat there's plenty of room for customization if single coils aren't your thing, as long as you get on with the rest of the instrument. I think the MIM standards from that era all had ceramic pickups btw if that matters to you.
My first guitar was a 1994 MIM Strat. Bought it new in 94 and finally traded it 16 years down the line. I have no regrets. It was... meh.
Neck was a bit too chunky for my tastes. If you like the neck, you might consider keeping it. The ceramic pickups were cool with effects, especially in the 2 and 4 position. Not the best for raw guitar tonez, tho. On the whole, I prefer the Squier Classic Vibe Strat.
Neck was a bit too chunky for my tastes. If you like the neck, you might consider keeping it. The ceramic pickups were cool with effects, especially in the 2 and 4 position. Not the best for raw guitar tonez, tho. On the whole, I prefer the Squier Classic Vibe Strat.
I'd agree with that. They were mostly unremarkable guitars and don't hold a candle to the current Mexican or Squier CV models. Second hand price here is usually about £200-250 for the 90s models and for around £300-350 you'll get one of the newer better Mexican versions.
If you think it's a good player mod it and keep it. After all there must have been some good ones. Unless you got it for a very keen price they're not very flippable.
Weirdly the Mexican 90s Fender basses tend to be awesome.
If you think it's a good player mod it and keep it. After all there must have been some good ones. Unless you got it for a very keen price they're not very flippable.
Weirdly the Mexican 90s Fender basses tend to be awesome.
^ That's my mim 90s strat. Im not saying anything already posted is wrong in anyway but despite various opinions I love my mim strat. Its fun to mod and I dont have to worry about taking anywhere to jam cuz its not a very expensive guit. I completely gutted it. It was disgusting in its original form sitting in the corner of someones apartment for a few years. Everything said is right about the neck doesnt play like an american, custom shop, etc. But I enjoy it for what it is. I put tuners, pickups, pickguards, knobs, and cleaned & polished every inch of the guitar. So far it has a SD hot rail in the bridge and a SD lil 59 in the neck. And I also put brushed fender locking tuners on it. Hope this helps!
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If you like it keep it. Go dual HB in it and keep the pg for next guy. Mim strats are a hit and miss. Some mim strats I have preferred to usa. The mim roadhouse are sweet. I just finished a 2011 mim strat with a 94 mim neck because it felt way better.... Play until you don't feel like playing it... Then ditch it...
