im looking at this pretty swell bass but the only thing im not sure about (other than its on ebay) is that it's made in mexico...

do mexicans make instruments different or whatever?

check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64400&item=3727730581&rd=1

tell me what you think if you'd like

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have you seen "el mariachi"??

no

With Mexican Fenders, the parts and electronics are cheaper than American ones, and they're more cheaply manufactured. I don't know the precise details, but it's just to do with the overall manufacturing quality, like binding, finish, electronics, setup etc.

 

My bassist uses a Mexican Jazz Bass and it sounds amazing and plays brilliantly. It's not quite as good as a USA one, but the Mexican ones still sound awesome and aren't all that much worse than the US ones.

 

At the price it's currently going for, it's an absolute bargain (they usually retail at around £500, which is about $850 I think).

you do know about music!!!!...and prices!

:cool: thanks... i think :confused:

 

:D :D

I´m from Mexico...not the city....and you´re right about that!... ;) ...I dunno about instruments but my friends said the same!

yeah

i think ill bid on it

but if i win it, it'll take all the money in my wee bank account

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Dear Lord! Who in their right mind would pay $850 for a Mexican made Fender?! :o

 

I got my American made Tele for just over $500...

 

That said, I actually happen to own a Mexican Fender Jazz bass as well, and I paid about $250 for it... so $200 is a pretty good deal.

Dear Lord! Who in their right mind would pay $850 for a Mexican made Fender?! :o

 

I got my American made Tele for just over $500...

 

That said, I actually happen to own a Mexican Fender Jazz bass as well, and I paid about $250 for it... so $200 is a pretty good deal.

 

well in that case, we must be getting seriously ripped off over here in the UK.

 

A brand new US Tele over here costs about £750, which is over $1000.

yeah, me tele was £700 (£800 with Hardcase)...i play mine all the time