Decisions. I could use some help.

[AprioriMark]

I like your way of thinking. Ill probably go browse around my local music stores lookin squier or mexis. This may be a stupid question, because im not really knowledgeable in this area, but how do i tell a mexistrat from a non-mexi strat without checking serial numbers? and actually, feel free to PM me with that. It would be much appreciated

I can certainly pm you more info if you'd like, but the serial number is the simplest way to check: anything starting with "MN" is Mexican.  There are a lot of other telling features once you get used to them, but that's the easiest.  Actually, there are a number of Squier series that rival or exceed the MiM guitars.  MiM and Squier guitars will accept Warmoth necks.  Do yourself a favor and check a few out.  You might find something that you really like.

-Mark

 

[AutoBat]

I like your way of thinking. Ill probably go browse around my local music stores lookin squier or mexis. This may be a stupid question, because im not really knowledgeable in this area, but how do i tell a mexistrat from a non-mexi strat without checking serial numbers? and actually, feel free to PM me with that. It would be much appreciated

I can certainly pm you more info if you'd like, but the serial number is the simplest way to check: anything starting with "MN" is Mexican.  There are a lot of other telling features once you get used to them, but that's the easiest.  Actually, there are a number of Squier series that rival or exceed the MiM guitars.  MiM and Squier guitars will accept Warmoth necks.  Do yourself a favor and check a few out.  You might find something that you really like.

-Mark

MN are the 90s, MZ is the 2000s, not sure what 2010s code is atm.

 

[ClassicMetalMatt]

Moar questions!
1. Im on a tight budget, and this would be my first building/modding job, so i really dont want to spend much on the "drawing board" guitar. Im thinking a Squier Bullet Strat, HSS with trem, would this be a good starting point?
2. (assuming i bought the bullet strat) would the "vintage 6 hole trem" that warmoth sells fit on it without having to drill new holes?
3. (also assuming i bought the bullet strat) Would the strat pickgaurd that warmoth sells fit on it? it should, but it doesnt hurt to check.

 

[Pelagaard]

I like your way of thinking. Ill probably go browse around my local music stores lookin squier or mexis. This may be a stupid question, because im not really knowledgeable in this area, but how do i tell a mexistrat from a non-mexi strat without checking serial numbers? and actually, feel free to PM me with that. It would be much appreciated

I can certainly pm you more info if you'd like, but the serial number is the simplest way to check: anything starting with "MN" is Mexican.  There are a lot of other telling features once you get used to them, but that's the easiest.  Actually, there are a number of Squier series that rival or exceed the MiM guitars.  MiM and Squier guitars will accept Warmoth necks.  Do yourself a favor and check a few out.  You might find something that you really like.

-Mark

MN are the 90s, MZ is the 2000s, not sure what 2010s code is atm.

Current MiM use "MX"

 

[DustyCat]

Ummmmm has nobody mentioned "Screamin' Deals?" If your on a budget.

Personally I would reccomend taking a little extra time to pad your budget so as to get extra uber quality.

 

[pabloman]

Dont get a bullet. Nothing on there is worth hanging on to at all.