Why MIA Fender costs more than CIJ or MIM

NavyBass · 06-03-2005, 03:18 PM

I've posted this before but figured that I should post it here also. Here is a list of items found on the MIA basses that aren't on the CIJ or MIM.

MIA Fender Basses have;

Graphite re-enforced necks
Bi-flex 2 way truss rod
Die Cast tuners
Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing
Better pickups
Better electronics (potentiometers)
Much better fretwork
Better grade of wood for the body and neck
Comes with a hardshell case
Straplocks

This is why the MIA basses cost more than the other Fenders.

Just FYI

tim_commerfordism · 06-03-2005, 03:28 PM

whats the difference in MIJ's to MIM's and MIA's?

NavyBass · 06-03-2005, 04:19 PM

The MIJ's are in between the MIA and MIM.

Most of the MIJ's are either Vintage reissues that are made in Japan or signature models like the Sting and Geddy. They usually use vintage reproduction parts.

Anarchy&Peace · 06-29-2005, 11:15 PM

ive got an american j bass and what will the "Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing" affect? tone?, action?, anything?

LewsTherin · 06-29-2005, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XpunksXdeadX

ive got an american j bass and what will the "Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing" affect? tone?, action?, anything?

string-through will give you more sustain
top-load will give your attack more punch, i think.

hartke20g · 06-30-2005, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPBass

I've posted this before but figured that I should post it here also. Here is a list of items found on the MIA basses that aren't on the CIJ or MIM.

MIA Fender Basses have;

Graphite re-enforced necks
Bi-flex 2 way truss rod
Die Cast tuners
Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing
Better pickups
Better electronics (potentiometers)
Much better fretwork
Better grade of wood for the body and neck
Comes with a hardshell case
Straplocks

This is why the MIA basses cost more than the other Fenders.

Just FYI

whats a CIJ?

Anarchy&Peace · 07-01-2005, 04:36 AM

crafted in japan

~~I-cant-sing~~ · 07-01-2005, 06:46 AM

wow, i wash just going to ask this in the pit. Myn only question is, which of the three guitars are the most reliable, and what is the hardcase that comes with it like. I will be travelling around the world with mine so will it hold up.

LewsTherin · 07-01-2005, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I-cant-sing

wow, i wash just going to ask this in the pit. Myn only question is, which of the three guitars are the most reliable, and what is the hardcase that comes with it like. I will be travelling around the world with mine so will it hold up.

the MIA will most likely be the most reliable, as the most care is taken in building them, and better materials are used.

the fender hardshells are pretty good. i dont know if theyd pass as a flightcase, but they can take a beating.

Radiobass81 · 07-01-2005, 12:30 PM

*can finally prove Eddie wrong*

Chaos · 07-01-2005, 02:16 PM

wow thanks a lot this is very helpful.

PainKiller8191 · 07-01-2005, 03:11 PM

dude....look at the price differences though...i mean:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/515201/c_lv=1/
and slap the word "america" on it:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/511390/c_lv=1/

is
"Graphite re-enforced necks
Bi-flex 2 way truss rod
Die Cast tuners
Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing
Better pickups
Better electronics (potentiometers)
Much better fretwork
Better grade of wood for the body and neck
Comes with a hardshell case
Straplocks"
that really worth double the MIM/MIJ/whatever the first one is!?!?!????????
i need an answer quick it would either save my life or force me to wait and work another year or two

LewsTherin · 07-01-2005, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainKiller8191

dude....look at the price differences though...i mean:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/515201/c_lv=1/
and slap the word "america" on it:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/511390/c_lv=1/

is
"Graphite re-enforced necks
Bi-flex 2 way truss rod
Die Cast tuners
Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing
Better pickups
Better electronics (potentiometers)
Much better fretwork
Better grade of wood for the body and neck
Comes with a hardshell case
Straplocks"
that really worth double the MIM/MIJ/whatever the first one is!?!?!????????
i need an answer quick it would either save my life or force me to wait and work another year or two

yeah, it really is worth it.

EDIT: Of course, Mexi's are still good instruments, and Im sure youd be happy with one, but yes, I think the americans warrant the doubling in price.

PainKiller8191 · 07-01-2005, 03:24 PM

that's really amazing...
do you think it's worth it? i mean as all you guys from the forum, do u think I should go for the american...coz I really want this to be like the bass i have for the next couple years, and have it be reliable and i wouldnt wanna change anything about it....?

LewsTherin · 07-01-2005, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainKiller8191

that's really amazing...
do you think it's worth it? i mean as all you guys from the forum, do u think I should go for the american...coz I really want this to be like the bass i have for the next couple years, and have it be reliable and i wouldnt wanna change anything about it....?

A mexi would do you fine for a long time, plus theyre highly upgradable.

An american would probably last forever.

~~I-cant-sing~~ · 07-02-2005, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LewsTherin

A mexi would do you fine for a long time, plus theyre highly upgradable.

An american would probably last forever.

i need one for gigging, do you think there is much differance between the tone of the two basses (mex+ame) when played with a pic.

I really like the colours that the american offers aswell.

PainKiller8191 · 07-02-2005, 03:39 AM

I'm guessing the american would have different tone (if not better) than the mexican not only because of the materials used to make it, but also coz it's got a J humbucker in the bridge and the mex has one J

~~I-cant-sing~~ · 07-02-2005, 04:03 AM

what is the s-1 switching system like, is it reliable?

Anarchy&Peace · 07-02-2005, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LewsTherin

the MIA will most likely be the most reliable, as the most care is taken in building them, and better materials are used.

the fender hardshells are pretty good. i dont know if theyd pass as a flightcase, but they can take a beating.

When i got the hardshell i got a big lecture about how i should buy this one instead of "brand x", well it cost about a hundred bucks but i guess its shatter proof, bullet proof (kinda hard to believe), and allowed on airlines you can stick it in the coat closet thing.

good rats · 07-02-2005, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainKiller8191

I'm guessing the american would have different tone (if not better) than the mexican not only because of the materials used to make it, but also coz it's got a J humbucker in the bridge and the mex has one J

What? You can get Mexi's with P/J configs, J/J configs, P configs. Mexi's don't just have P/J configs.

The American will have a better tone because it has much better electronics.

06-03-2005, 03:18 PM	#1
NavyBass Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,197	Why MIA Fender costs more than CIJ or MIM I've posted this before but figured that I should post it here also. Here is a list of items found on the MIA basses that aren't on the CIJ or MIM. MIA Fender Basses have; Graphite re-enforced necks Bi-flex 2 way truss rod Die Cast tuners Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing Better pickups Better electronics (potentiometers) Much better fretwork Better grade of wood for the body and neck Comes with a hardshell case Straplocks This is why the MIA basses cost more than the other Fenders. Just FYI

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06-03-2005, 03:28 PM	#2
tim_commerfordism I am back Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Boro - Teesside Posts: 4,334	whats the difference in MIJ's to MIM's and MIA's?

06-03-2005, 04:19 PM	#3
NavyBass Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,197	The MIJ's are in between the MIA and MIM. Most of the MIJ's are either Vintage reissues that are made in Japan or signature models like the Sting and Geddy. They usually use vintage reproduction parts.

06-29-2005, 11:15 PM	#4
Anarchy&Peace Is not sXe Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Astoria OR Posts: 229	ive got an american j bass and what will the "Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing" affect? tone?, action?, anything?

07-01-2005, 04:36 AM	#7
Anarchy&Peace Is not sXe Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Astoria OR Posts: 229	crafted in japan

07-01-2005, 06:46 AM	#8
~~I-cant-sing~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 691	wow, i wash just going to ask this in the pit. Myn only question is, which of the three guitars are the most reliable, and what is the hardcase that comes with it like. I will be travelling around the world with mine so will it hold up.

07-01-2005, 12:30 PM	#10
Radiobass81 El Cartero de Neruda Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 19,425	can finally prove Eddie wrong

07-01-2005, 02:16 PM	#11
Chaos _Final Limit Break_ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: WNY lol Posts: 3,331	wow thanks a lot this is very helpful.

07-01-2005, 03:11 PM	#12
PainKiller8191 MX cheesy power metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Isreal Posts: 2,747	dude....look at the price differences though...i mean: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/515201/c_lv=1/ and slap the word "america" on it: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fg=122/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/511390/c_lv=1/ is "Graphite re-enforced necks Bi-flex 2 way truss rod Die Cast tuners Bridge that allows string-thru-body or top load stringing Better pickups Better electronics (potentiometers) Much better fretwork Better grade of wood for the body and neck Comes with a hardshell case Straplocks" that really worth double the MIM/MIJ/whatever the first one is!?!?!???????? i need an answer quick it would either save my life or force me to wait and work another year or two

07-01-2005, 03:24 PM	#14
PainKiller8191 MX cheesy power metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Isreal Posts: 2,747	that's really amazing... do you think it's worth it? i mean as all you guys from the forum, do u think I should go for the american...coz I really want this to be like the bass i have for the next couple years, and have it be reliable and i wouldnt wanna change anything about it....?

07-02-2005, 03:39 AM	#17
PainKiller8191 MX cheesy power metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Isreal Posts: 2,747	I'm guessing the american would have different tone (if not better) than the mexican not only because of the materials used to make it, but also coz it's got a J humbucker in the bridge and the mex has one J

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~~I-cant-sing~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 691	what is the s-1 switching system like, is it reliable?