Comments on: A Closer Look: Fender’s New Highway One Stratocaster http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/ News, Reviews, And Commentary On The Latest Guitars & Guitar Gear. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:41:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mick http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-65123 Mick Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:39:18 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-65123 Just bought one. Git it mighty cheap at "scratch and dent sale" sponsored by Fender Australia. Neither the dealer nor myself could find the scratch or dent but it was almost half price and full warranty plus 2 fee services thrown in. Have already owned a H1 Tele and I am just as happy with the strta. Was planning to buy a cheaper Mex one and drop my spare SCNs or EMGs in it, but no need to mod this at all. plugged in to my 65 deluxe it sounds awsome jusr as. Will use it mailny for country and blues and I'm very happy with it. Must go looking for a jam somewhere tomorrow now. Just bought one. Git it mighty cheap at “scratch and dent sale” sponsored by Fender Australia. Neither the dealer nor myself could find the scratch or dent but it was almost half price and full warranty plus 2 fee services thrown in. Have already owned a H1 Tele and I am just as happy with the strta. Was planning to buy a cheaper Mex one and drop my spare SCNs or EMGs in it, but no need to mod this at all. plugged in to my 65 deluxe it sounds awsome jusr as. Will use it mailny for country and blues and I’m very happy with it. Must go looking for a jam somewhere tomorrow now.

]]> By: BIGGIN http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-63587 BIGGIN Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:46:07 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-63587 i own one, best strat i have ever owned...i have soe nice ones....even a custom shop...but this is the one i take to every gig every time...the finish is too cool, pickups are HIGH OUTPUT....all three are over 11....thanks fender, awsome guitar i own one, best strat i have ever owned…i have soe nice ones….even a custom shop…but this is the one i take to every gig every time…the finish is too cool, pickups are HIGH OUTPUT….all three are over 11….thanks fender, awsome guitar

]]> By: phedias http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-59345 phedias Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:12:32 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-59345 I have tested many american standards and deluxes but the highway one is the best by far. I love the thin finish and the rich tone that makes the american standards jealous I have tested many american standards and deluxes but the highway one is the best by far.
I love the thin finish and the rich tone that makes the american standards jealous

]]> By: AJR http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-57300 AJR Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:23:04 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-57300 i have a few of the upgraded late 2006 and 2007's i alo own a new 2008 - 2002 - 1998 american standards and i'll tell ya my highway ones strats kick the standards around. the highway one in my opinion has the american standards beat by a mile when it comes to tone, very versatile in tone/feel love the neck very fast and easy to play/playability. nothing like the highway one strat i recomend this strat to every strat player out there you cant go wrong. i have a few of the upgraded late 2006 and 2007′s i alo own a new 2008 – 2002 – 1998 american standards and i’ll tell ya my highway ones strats kick the standards around. the highway one in my opinion has the american standards beat by a mile when it comes to tone, very versatile in tone/feel love the neck very fast and easy to play/playability. nothing like the highway one strat i recomend this strat to every strat player out there you cant go wrong.

]]> By: GRGERGRG http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-50158 GRGERGRG Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:49:05 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-50158 Cool! Cool!

]]> By: Eric http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-43265 Eric Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:06:26 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-43265 It is now January 29, 2008 and I got the 3-tone/maple neck. I wanted a ash deluxe, I wanted the 50's MIM, but when I found Sam Ash with the clearance price of $500.00 with set-up, I grabbed it! Holy cow, the hand of God was upon me and I can't believe my luck. A lot of reviews stated that the neck was sticky and too thick, so I had stopped even thinking about, especially with my small fingers. But the price said play me and I did and I bought it with a huge smile on my face. The neck is slick and fits in my hand and the fat frets really help me navigate the board. I have low action and no fret buzz and she roars in high gain. I added a simple digitech blues screamer and it has the cats crying in the yard! lol. If you love blues and boucey jazz this will do it. Keep your eyes out for the pricing. Buying guitars is a lot like buying cars, they got to clear the lot to make way for the new models! The neck is not too big and body is like walking down "tobacco road" on a sunny day! It is now January 29, 2008 and I got the 3-tone/maple neck. I wanted a ash deluxe, I wanted the 50′s MIM, but when I found Sam Ash with the clearance price of $500.00 with set-up, I grabbed it! Holy cow, the hand of God was upon me and I can’t believe my luck. A lot of reviews stated that the neck was sticky and too thick, so I had stopped even thinking about, especially with my small fingers. But the price said play me and I did and I bought it with a huge smile on my face. The neck is slick and fits in my hand and the fat frets really help me navigate the board. I have low action and no fret buzz and she roars in high gain. I added a simple digitech blues screamer and it has the cats crying in the yard! lol. If you love blues and boucey jazz this will do it. Keep your eyes out for the pricing. Buying guitars is a lot like buying cars, they got to clear the lot to make way for the new models! The neck is not too big and body is like walking down “tobacco road” on a sunny day!

]]> By: ScottM http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-20588 ScottM Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:01:58 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-20588 For some reason, the pups on this were too noisy for my setup. I still wanted to keep it though, so I replaced the pups with the Jeff beck Noiseless. BINGO! That was exactly what I needed! I can dial in a clean bluesy/jazz sound or a vengeful metal crunch, with bites. I have the honey blonde with a maple fretboard. The jumbo frets are super-sweet (also available on the MIM strats, which I highly endorse). This guitar is just a joy to play every day. The oversized headstock just adds to the joy. Setup/intonation was amazingly dead on, right at the point of purchase. Do yourself a favor, save some money and buy it. For some reason, the pups on this were too noisy for my setup. I still wanted to keep it though, so I replaced the pups with the Jeff beck Noiseless. BINGO! That was exactly what I needed! I can dial in a clean bluesy/jazz sound or a vengeful metal crunch, with bites. I have the honey blonde with a maple fretboard. The jumbo frets are super-sweet (also available on the MIM strats, which I highly endorse). This guitar is just a joy to play every day. The oversized headstock just adds to the joy. Setup/intonation was amazingly dead on, right at the point of purchase. Do yourself a favor, save some money and buy it.

]]> By: Cary http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-2306 Cary Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:38:44 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-2306 Hey, thanks for the comment Rick : ) I continue to hear nothing but good feedback from readers who are playing the new Highway Ones... I'm starting to think seriously about picking one up myself. For the last year or so I've had my eye on the Ash American Deluxe, but I think I may be changing my mind. Why pay all that money when you can get the Highway One for half the price? Have fun with your new axe! Hey, thanks for the comment Rick : ) I continue to hear nothing but good feedback from readers who are playing the new Highway Ones… I’m starting to think seriously about picking one up myself. For the last year or so I’ve had my eye on the Ash American Deluxe, but I think I may be changing my mind.

Why pay all that money when you can get the Highway One for half the price?

Have fun with your new axe!

]]> By: Rick Vail http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-2305 Rick Vail Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:02:21 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-2305 Just got mine after reading countless reviews (yours included): Good Lord, what a hot axe!! All the tone you want and sustain out the wazoo! I've had 4 strats over the past 30 years, American and Mexican. NONE of them come close to the tone and value Fender's blended into this puppy. If you're jonesin' for Strat tone and don't want to spend a grand (like me), this is one ax worth looking into! Rick Vail Crash Landing Central Texas Just got mine after reading countless reviews (yours included): Good Lord, what a hot axe!! All the tone you want and sustain out the wazoo! I’ve had 4 strats over the past 30 years, American and Mexican. NONE of them come close to the tone and value Fender’s blended into this puppy. If you’re jonesin’ for Strat tone and don’t want to spend a grand (like me), this is one ax worth looking into!
Rick Vail
Crash Landing
Central Texas

]]> By: Chris http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-2063 Chris Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:59:41 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-2063 I'm looking for a new strat as I'm writing this, and it looks like it might just be a 2006 Highway One. I popped into my local store and really gave everything they had there a go - American standards, Artist series, American deluxes, etc. etc. When I thought I had made up my mind, one of the sales guys directed me to the "other" section where the less expensive models were. He had me plug in a honey blonde model with maple neck, and the sound was EXACTLY what I was looking for. This model just seemed much more responsive than anything else I tried, and the clarity was unbelievable - probably a combination of the hotter pickups, thin finish and maple neck. Regardless, the jumbo frets make bending and playing a dream, and the way I see it, if you can plug straight into an amp and LOVE the sound even when 100% dry, then that's a guitar you should want in your collection. I’m looking for a new strat as I’m writing this, and it looks like it might just be a 2006 Highway One.
I popped into my local store and really gave everything they had there a go – American standards, Artist series, American deluxes, etc. etc.
When I thought I had made up my mind, one of the sales guys directed me to the “other” section where the less expensive models were. He had me plug in a honey blonde model with maple neck, and the sound was EXACTLY what I was looking for.
This model just seemed much more responsive than anything else I tried, and the clarity was unbelievable – probably a combination of the hotter pickups, thin finish and maple neck.
Regardless, the jumbo frets make bending and playing a dream, and the way I see it, if you can plug straight into an amp and LOVE the sound even when 100% dry, then that’s a guitar you should want in your collection.

]]> By: Matt http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1999 Matt Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:46:18 +0000 http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/09/06/a-closer-look-fenders-new-highway-one-stratocaster/#comment-1999 Pretty cool. Sounds like a nice axe. When I first heard about it I almost went out to buy one, I might get one yet. I wouldnt call the lack of an S1-switch a "big" downside, though. Theres one on my 50th anniversary deluxe Strat and I never use it. Dont like the sound it give me that much, frankly. Of course, if you wanted one you could always mod a Highway 1. Modding can be fun! Pretty cool. Sounds like a nice axe. When I first heard about it I almost went out to buy one, I might get one yet. I wouldnt call the lack of an S1-switch a “big” downside, though. Theres one on my 50th anniversary deluxe Strat and I never use it. Dont like the sound it give me that much, frankly. Of course, if you wanted one you could always mod a Highway 1. Modding can be fun!

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