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MuRd0K
12-15-2005, 05:34 PM
What are the differences on each type that makes them more expensive?

Obviously, I suppose the stock pickups, but what else makes a difference? Why would I want to spend 2 times on a MIA, when I can easily get the MIM? Are they active? Better woods? Other things?

I have only been able to check MIM's, and although I didn't liked the J-Bass, I loved the P-Bass.
pukeboy66
12-15-2005, 05:37 PM
mia i think has better woods and graphite reinforced neck

i prefer cij to mia though ... they have a better feel to them
Radiobass81
12-15-2005, 05:37 PM
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348431

*cough*
Jamie
12-15-2005, 05:37 PM
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=392930

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348431

:thumb:
mastrrbasser
12-15-2005, 05:38 PM
What are the differences on each type that makes them more expensive?

Obviously, I suppose the stock pickups, but what else makes a difference? Why would I want to spend 2 times on a MIA, when I can easily get the MIM? Are they active? Better woods? Other things?

I have only been able to check MIM's, and although I didn't liked the J-Bass, I loved the P-Bass.


While the MIM jazz basses are made out of the same wood as the MIA, but overall construction and craftsmenship are completely different.

What MIA has that MIM doesn't:
graphite reinforced neck
s-1 switch
option of maple fretboard
better bridge
better stock electronics
Different pick guard options
top load or string thru bridge...etc.

THe MIM's are great basses for the price and you can mod one and never be happier, but it is really miles away from a MIA.

/Happy with Modded MIM bass.
MuRd0K
12-15-2005, 05:38 PM
Ahh... duh...

Thanks...

I feel like such a ****ing n00b :(.
Radiobass81
12-15-2005, 05:39 PM
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278270

*more detailed cough*
Jamie
12-15-2005, 05:40 PM
:p You beat me to it Jorge!
Radiobass81
12-15-2005, 05:43 PM
I did leave out that first link you posted, though, and that one is probably the best :upset:.
MuRd0K
12-15-2005, 05:45 PM
For a minute there... I got a little confused (My name is also Jorge) :P.