Comparing Fender Stratocasters Made in Japan, Mexico & USA - Which one would you buy?

➡ Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Rosewood Electric Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst:

➡ Fender JV 60s Modified Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Olympic White:

➡ Fender Player Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Tidepool:

➡ Fender Hot Rod Deville IV Combo Amp - Black:

Deciding what guitar to buy can be a very tedious process, specially when deciding between wildly different available Fender Stratocasters. Watch this video to find out which Strat is the right one for you!

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0:00 Start
0:22 Introduction
0:54 MIJ Strat
3:02 MIM Strat
5:34 USA Strat
8:46 Conclusion
10:00 Playing Comparison
12:19 Subscribe!

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[jaycollins]

I just picked up a 2013 MIJ Fender ltd edition 1 of 25 apparently, 62 vintage "dragon" strat. Believe me when I say I have had them all from American standards to deluxe to the custom shop Eric Clapton strat for 4500 bucks as well as Mexican made ones galore! I have never played a better guitar ever and that includes all the Gibson vintage originals or reissues or custom shop versions I've had too. The fit and finish and the neck shape on this beautiful strat is stunning! And the sound of these pickups are the nicest I've heard on anything! I play fingerstyle guitar including all styles like jazz, Chet Atkins, Classical, fusion, blues and rock and whatever else is out there, and the clarity of each note on every string on any fret is indescribable! The separation of each note is so distinctive especially when I play complicated quick tunes like Classical Gas, for example...yes I know....ON A STRAT ...your asking? Yes, even on this strat the clarity of each note is just exceptional! I just can't say enough about these MIJ Fenders. This one will never leave me!!! If you are thinking about picking an MIJ up, don't hesitate! You will never regret it.

[spacecowboyjoe]

I've had my MIJ 60's style stratocaster for awhile and I love it so much it has literally become another organ to me pretty much

[AlvisHerren]

I tried out that same MIM Strat at a Guitar Center and loved it. The Japanese made version is likely what I’ll go for when I’m ready for a Stratocaster.

[Nick-uls]

IMO the Japanese one sounds the best, but the US one is an extremely close 2nd. Id probably just get the Japanese one and save almost $1, 000

[tonoselectricos]

I have this exact MIJ 60s model.
I also have an american one.

I only play the japanese with the V neck.

[Jorgestrat]

I close my eyes and i can say all of those guitars sounds awesome, maybe a very little more bass on the USA and Japan models, and some more high volume into the MIM one. I can said that MIM guitars (player series) are just great guitars.

[pzolsky]

I think I got lucky with my Mexican Standard. I got it as new old stock, dirt cheap. It’s a joy to play. I sold my American Series because of it. I also previously owned a 2000 MIM Standard which was rather wonderful too. But that one tended to go out of tune and had smaller frets.

[marksbox]

I like my MIJ hybrid series than any made fenders. The mid range sounding is more desirable for my okaying using MIJ hybrid.

[azerbouf]

Wow! Such a great video. I've never thought I'll hear such a huge different in a sound. I was pretty sure MIM sounds great, but the sound seems to be very harsh and dirty compared to the Japan version. Looks like its better to buy a second hand USA/Japan version instead of a Player series.

[nikolagenov]

Ohh wow, the japanese one sooo much better than the other two!!!

[It_is_now]

I love your videos, very nice production love it love it

[PerroConBufanda]

Great videos in this channel, love the aproach ✌ keep doing great man. New subscriber 😁

[Guitarded]

My initial impression in the first 20s of the video.
Preference one: white
Preference two: burst
Preference three: blue

The burst and blue have similar sonic profiles, but the blue sounds lower quality (slightly). Maybe a bigger difference is the setup/intonation.
The white one seems to have a different sound, and is my favorite.

[jimnuevo]

Did he mention how much is the US made? I didn't catch it.

[nicholastname]

I understand $849 is at the “low end” of guitar price ranges, but north of $500 isn’t very budget friendly

[alfox]

I had an American Professional 1 had problems with tuning checked the nut then had a look at the tuners they had PR stamped on them changed them for Schallers tuning problem went away, no wonder they don't say Made in America on them anymore.

[chrisnevitt]

I got the American pro ii, hands down best guitar for the money I ever bought

[handyka]

Hi Sebastian! Firstly thank you for making this video that I NEED! I’m actually struggling to choose my first guitar! I want fender strat, but my 3 lists are quite different from what you pick for this video. My options are :
Fender Player Plus
Fender Japan Hybrid II
Fender American Pro II

What are your thoughts about this? Really appreciate if you or maybe anyone in this comment section can give me some insights. Thank you once again.

[boxboxbox]

I have a MIM Fender Deluxe Strat Powerhouse and there isn't a Japanese made strat that comes close in quality or sound. These Powerhouse stats are absolute killers and total game changers.

[ケシ-mk]

are the sound differences of the basswood and alder so big? Im looking for the late '60s / '70s stratocaster but there're a lot made by using basswood, that makes me undecidable, please help me.