Are Mexican fenders worth it?

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.

Are Korean made fenders any good?

Korean Strats aren’t as good as MIA, but they’re still pretty good. Just as good as MIM standard of the same spec. IMO, try before you buy. But, you won’t be disappointed [unless it’s a Squier, but they’re not bad at all in the higher price ranges, or you get one from a dud factory].

When did fender stop making guitars in Korea?

Fender began backing off Korean production until it finally ended totally in 2002-2003 at which time they determined it was just too expensive to manufacture in Korea, and moved all their non-USA production of Fender branded instruments to the Mexico plant.

Did Samick make Fender guitars?

Samick has manufactured guitars for many other companies, including Fender and Gibson. Additionally, this manufacturer produces a full range of pianos, electric and acoustic guitars, basses, banjos, autoharps, harmonicas, and other instruments.

What are MIM Strat bodies made of?

In general, an MIM Strat will have a body made of more pieces of wood (3 or even 4/5 pieces instead of 2), use poplar instead of alder for the body wood (especially for opaque finishes; trans finishes generally either have 3-piece alder bodies or an alder laminate), have cheaper pickups (ceramic magnets instead of …

Did Fender ever make guitars in Korea?

What happened to Samick?

Ilf Samick is not existing anymore (except beginners stuff)as both engineers and technology existing in form of MK Archery now.

What brands does Samick make?

Apart from its own brand, Samick manufactures musical instruments through its subsidiary brands such as Wm. Knabe & Co., Pramberger, Kohler & Campbell, and Seiler (pianos), Greg Bennett, Silvertone, Stony River, and San Mateo (guitars).