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dean · June 7th, 2003, 02:29 PM

Mid-80s MIJ Fenders are among the best Fenders out there, IMHO. I have had two MIA Teles ('52 RI and a James Burton Tele) and a few MIM Teles. My two favorites have been a MIJ 1986 '69 Thinline RI and a MIJ Standard Tele (with the toploader). Both of these felt great and the construction was flawless. The pickups were very good, but I did change the pots and switch as recommended by TDPRI members. I also changed the top-loader and did the string-through mod. I really liked the necks on these.

Given the same price, I would select the MIJ over the MIM strictly on the basis of age - there's always the chance that MIJs will appreciate in value.

Have fun deciding!

Dean

June 7th, 2003, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
dean Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 60 Posts: 2,016	excellent guitars! Mid-80s MIJ Fenders are among the best Fenders out there, IMHO. I have had two MIA Teles ('52 RI and a James Burton Tele) and a few MIM Teles. My two favorites have been a MIJ 1986 '69 Thinline RI and a MIJ Standard Tele (with the toploader). Both of these felt great and the construction was flawless. The pickups were very good, but I did change the pots and switch as recommended by TDPRI members. I also changed the top-loader and did the string-through mod. I really liked the necks on these. Given the same price, I would select the MIJ over the MIM strictly on the basis of age - there's always the chance that MIJs will appreciate in value. Have fun deciding! Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."