Topmusicanswers
- What is the difference between Mexican and American Fender Stratocasters?
- Are American fenders better than Mexican?
- Are Mexican Strats better?
- What was the best year for Fender Stratocasters?
What is the difference between Mexican and American Fender Stratocasters?
The Mexican Fender is made from a polyester finish, and the American ones are a polyurethane finish. However, the finish doesn't particularly mean that one finish is better than the other. The polyester finish has a harder finish and gives it a more polished and shiny look, than the polyurethane finish.
Are American fenders better than Mexican?
Mexican-made Strats sound great, and some sound spectacular — but when you choose an American Fender you have a much better chance of finding that Holy Grail of tone you know you've always been searching for. American instruments are constructed to higher standards, using better quality control, and better materials.
Are Mexican Strats better?
That being said, Mexican Strats are still excellent sounding guitars. They deliver the same versatile range as the American Strats, with that same snappy tone quality. They just don't have that extra oomph that makes an American Strat an American Strat.
What was the best year for Fender Stratocasters?
The Best Year for the Stratocaster
While certain years for the Stratocaster stand out, 1962 stands above all of them. Compared to other years, there were more changes made to the Stratocaster that year than usual. The Brazilian rosewood used for the fretboard of the neck was made thinner to bring out a brighter tone.
