[Marc1125]

I'm new to the forums and was wondering if anyone could help me out. I've played 8 years or so just recently started playing heavily electric. I went from rarely using any pedals or amplification to using it basically every day. I'm a bit of a tech junkie now. I bought a new Mexi Strat last August and everything on it is completely standard. I want a new pup setup-something that will give me a bit more sustain and a little more crunch in my tone. As much as I research I can't figure out what I want. Any recommendations? Three new pickups? Just a bridge pickup? I'm an amateur at the electronics aspect so keep that in mind. I play through a Fender blues Jr. and a Vox AC15CC1 if it helps.

[Big Daddy]

texas specials sound really nice. listen to some sound clips on youtube.

[trev]

Hes my Non standard Mex strat



bridge is now a lot lower

[Lovin'69]

What type of music do you lean toward? This is a huge thing to consider before you buy new pickups. Replacement pickups are not just made to sound better over stock pickups sort of say. Rock & metal players will want a certain type of pickup for a strat & blues, jazz, country players will want other types. If you like blues, you may not like a pickup that is more suited for a heavy rock player. And if you're a country picker, you may not like a pickups more suited for Jazz. That's very important. Just as much as what the pickup can do compared to what you have already.

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[ThomQuietWolf]

Originally Posted by Marc1125

I'm new to the forums and was wondering if anyone could help me out. I've played 8 years or so just recently started playing heavily electric. I went from rarely using any pedals or amplification to using it basically every day. I'm a bit of a tech junkie now. I bought a new Mexi Strat last August and everything on it is completely standard. I want a new pup setup-something that will give me a bit more sustain and a little more crunch in my tone. As much as I research I can't figure out what I want. Any recommendations? Three new pickups? Just a bridge pickup? I'm an amateur at the electronics aspect so keep that in mind. I play through a Fender blues Jr. and a Vox AC15CC1 if it helps.

How does one go about buying a Mex Strat?
Is it intentional or just the way it works out?

[Marc1125]

I play mostly modern rock (chili peppers, sublime, oasis, etc.) and some classic rock. I bought the Mex strat because it was much cheaper than American made and I've heard good things about them.

[ThomQuietWolf]

Originally Posted by Marc1125

I play mostly modern rock (chili peppers, sublime, oasis, etc.) and some classic rock. I bought the Mex strat because it was much cheaper than American made and I've heard good things about them.

I guess that my question was ...
Do you walk in and say show me some MexStrats
or
Look for the low{non-squier} price tags?

[poeman33]

Originally Posted by ThomQuietWolf

How does one go about buying a Mex Strat?
Is it intentional or just the way it works out?

Hey Thom...

Look at the Headstock, front and back. It will tell you where it is made on almost all the models.

[Big Daddy]

Thom the basic standard strat is MIM. The fender mexico plant is considered the 2nd line comparied to the american line.
if you want a standard strat you will be buying a mexican strat and the price starts around 450 usd

[ThomQuietWolf]

Thanks guys

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by ThomQuietWolf

Thanks guys

Not a problem good luck Mexi strats are great if you are in the market

[Philbutt]

Originally Posted by ThomQuietWolf

How does one go about buying a Mex Strat?
Is it intentional or just the way it works out?

Just look out for the sales Gringo!!!! He want your moneeeeeeey!!!!

Sorry dude couldn't resist it. LOL

[expt]

It's really good provide pick up.You can easily play it.I like play this.I play mostly modern rock not a problem good luck Mexi starts are great if you are in the market.