H.M. Signature ( MIJ )

[Tone]

I had one for three or four years and it was a very nice guitar indeed. I put 57/62s on it and the sound was indistinguishable from a US Strat.

Like Geoff, though, I wasn't keen on the neck profile and radius (I prefer a 'C') but I believe the guitar was modelled on a 57 Strat so it had a soft 'V' neck.

I sold it to help fund the purchase of another guitar but I still have fond memories of it.

Cheers.

Tony

[tbeirne]

The title of this thread is, HM Signature MIJ (made in Japan). These models are actually CIJ (crafted in Japan). I remember reading somewhere that stated the CIJ are a better quality than MIJ. At the base of the neck on mine, it clearly states CIJ alongside the serial number.
Regards to all, Terry.

[Tone]

Mine was one of the first series of 500 and had "Made In Japan" at the base of the neck. I understood that the second series, again of 500, were marked "Crafted In Japan" but otherwise there was no difference between them.

Cheers.

Tony