[LWJ]

Hey! I can contribute RE: Mexi Strat.

I have had a few different strats. My second favorite is on the rack now - a Mexican sunburst.

Here is the Ranking: (I may have left one or two off)

#1 1985 Japanese 1963 grey market reissue. Set up by Robert Cray's Luthier and practically played itself. PU's sounded too clear. It was bell-like, which was still cool. (I sold it in 1993 when I bought my first house and thought I needed that $375! Felt like selling my child. Still miss it.)

#2 Mexican Sunburst. It is a higher end Mexican Strat. Not sure the model. Has raised pole piece PU's. Seems like a perfect vintagey strat. Has some growl. Plays very well. Has had a pro-setup prior to me. Looks and feels great.

#3 & 4 Generic Mexi Strats. Meh. Cheap guitar. Pretty good for playing in a rockband where you drink beer and dent up guitars. Sound ok. Feel ok. Nothing wonderful about them. Both were cheap. I think I paid $125 and $150 for them. Get what you pay for.

#5 American Std from the late 80's or early 90's. WHAT A TURD. Yuck. Sounded really bad. Didn't feel right. Uninspiring and disappointing.