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Buying the Fender Stratocaster American Standard is a big decision to make. You may be wondering if you should really get it, or rather buy the MIM or MIJ Strat. To help you make the right choice, here are some tips that I hope are helpful.

1. Of course the American Strat is always more desirable because of the better pickups, upgraded parts, more choices in finishes, etc. You get what you pay for. However, new Fenders are all awesome, you can't go wrong no matter which one you choose. Plus, at the end it's going to be a very subjective thing. It all comes down to if the guitar works for you in terms of its tone and playability.

2. All MIM, MIM, or MIJ strats have their own strong points and weaknesses (which all can be modified and improved). The MIA has a great neck, nuts, frets, rolled edges, etc. They tend to be more consistent than the MIM and MIJ models. However, the MIM CP series, along with the Jimmy Vaughan Series are awesome and have received consistently high ratings. The MIJ strats have excellent QC and finishes, although their electronics and pups are not as great. Afterall, at the end it all comes down to how your guitar sounds and plays.

3. For beginners, you don't really have to put too much emphasis on the quality of the guitar. One suggestion is, buy one of the nicer Squier models which are very nice guitars. Get professional setup, have the nuts, bridge, tuners, etc. upgraded if you can afford it. Buy a small but decent amp. Save the rest of your money and spend it on more guitar lessons. That way you get the most value out of your money. Then keep playing and while you are learning, try as many different models as you can, until you find what you love. Alternatively, or if the country of origin is a big factor, get the highway 1 (U.S. made) for USD 699.

If you are looking for the right guitar, whether it's a Fender Stratocaster American Standard, or a MIM Standard, what matters is how it feels and how it sounds. Your new guitar should feel and sound great even before you plug it in. So forget about where it's made and how much it is for a while and just start playing! If money is a big factor, then play whatever you can afford until you find one you love.

To learn more about the Fender Stratocaster American Standard or the Fender Standard Stratocaster, visit fenderstratocaster62.com for more information.

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