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What are highway 1 stratocasters compared to the standard MIA???
I was thinking about buying a highway 1 stratocaster online from a seller...
but I just would like to be informed. What is it exactly and how does it measure up to the standard MIA?? |
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bump~~~
Still wondering what the major differences are... I know there is a difference in finish, also the highway 1 has a hotter pickup |
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Highway 1 strats
http://www.kellyindustries.com/guita..._highway1.html
Try this link. It was in a classified post that I found to be enlightening. Seems to be one of the better Strats available for the money these days. Denny |
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I have a Highway One tele... good link oldhippie put up. Basically it's a USA assembled guitar, with the metal hardware same as used in a MIM Fender. And the finish is satin... probably better to get an '06 or newer model, as they switched from poly to a nitro finish for the body in '06 (though I believe the neck still gets a satin finish using poly). Thus over time, the nitro body will fadeout similar to a old Fender. OTOH the '06 change switched the headstock to 70s styling, & that may not be to your taste...
At any rate, I think if you find one for a good price, it's a real good platform for customizing w/ hardware improvements; p'up upgrades, bridges, etc. to get a DIY custom guitar...
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If you're going to purchase one as a platform I would suggest looking for a good condition used MIM to start with. You'll save 50% and still do the same changes. That or get a bargain on a MIA Standard or Deluxe and leave it like you find it.
The MIM Strats have Corona USA necks on them. Find a MIM on sale with a great neck, drop in a pickguard loaded with Texas Specials or Lace Sensor pickups and you'll have a great guitar. Last edited by DenverSteve; 02-02-2008 at 08:42 AM. |
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Good points on starting w/ a MIM, Steve
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Basically, the Highway 1 series is amazing... I am biased because I have one, but I really like it. It is great for the money and you are getting an american guitar with hot pickups for under a grand. I don't plan on upgrading, I have the flat black and it looks great and the finish is unique.
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