Members Koz Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I guess they're dropping prices before they get the upgraded Hwy strats. Are the updates going to be worth the extra $200 or so? They're $499 right now. http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-FEN-111100-300.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PolyFmorf Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 That is a GOOD price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Thats a good price, but the upgraded ones sound worth the extra cheddar to me for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danzigdan Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I figured the price drop had to be coming. Are the updates on the new ones worth it? It depends. The new ones have jumbo frets, a new bridge, and different pickups. Cosmetically they have new colors and a 70's headstock. On paper I'd rather have the new ones. I haven't played one yet though, so................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Koz Posted August 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Originally posted by danzigdan I figured the price drop had to be coming.Are the updates on the new ones worth it? It depends. The new ones have jumbo frets, a new bridge, and different pickups. Cosmetically they have new colors and a 70's headstock.On paper I'd rather have the new ones. I haven't played one yet though, so................ Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm thinking. I dig the big headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fred Fartboski Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Same price at Guitar Trader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danzigdan Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I want one for the jumbo frets and in Daphne Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardrocker25 Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Looks like a pretty good deal. I wonder how these compare to the new MIM strats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Still not cheap enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratAttackJack Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I can already tell the daphne blues are gonna sell like freakin hotcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4nkam Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Originally posted by danzigdan I want one for the jumbo frets and in Daphne Blue. ditto mJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glyder Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I dont care what nobody says..............thats a freakin Good frickin price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evlttwin Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 What is the main difference between the Highway 1 and the regular american strat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members santos Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Originally posted by evlttwin What is the main difference between the Highway 1 and the regular american strat? I don't know how the hardware/pups differ (check the Fender site for that), but the main thing on the highway 1s is that the finish is thin satin, not thick poly. If you go into a shop you can spot them pretty easily because the finish looks dull, no glossy. Personally I think that thin finish works better with some some colors than others. I like the idea of a guitar actually showing some wear and tear - I've had my 89/90 strat for about 15 years and other than a couple of minor nicks the poly is pretty indestructible. I dig the big headstock on the new H1s as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linusâ„¢ Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 what was the fret size like on the older highway ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardrocker25 Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 According to AMS, this one as medium-jumbo frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thepilot Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 i grabbed one of the new ones last week- it's a pretty awesome guitar. it's incredible resonant- i think it has a lot to do with the finish, and the three saddle bridge. it's got the "greasebucket" tone circuit in it- which to my understanding rolls of the highs without adding any lows on the tone knob. mine is three tone sunburst with a maple fingerboard. the bridge pickup seems to be quite thin, and the nut doesn't have the cleanest cuts on it, the pickgaurd screws are interesting. but those are really my only gripes about it- i haven't played one of the old ones, but this one gets a thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldFenderGuy Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I had one of the Highway 1 models for a while, and it was a good player...The finish is very thin and easy to damage, but that isn't a big deal for a "player guitar".. Played as well as an American Standard/Series which costs $400 more.Was a little bit too 'thin sounding' for me, but that's just a simple matter of changing out the pickups....Not a bad guitar at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 I'm tempted to get one, but I've already got my strat quota filled. I did read on the Fender site that the new H1s will have a reverse wound middle pickup. It didn't seem to go on much more about the new upgrades. But that would be a simple enough fix by buying on Texas Special middle pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted August 8, 2006 Members Share Posted August 8, 2006 Originally posted by batotman Still not cheap enough! Wow, we agree on something? Scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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