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Fender Highway One Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple with Gig Bag)

The Fender Highway One Maple Telecaster is a modern classic. With super-size frets and 70s styling, the Highway One Maple Telecaster really stands out.

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The Fender Highway One Maple Telecaster is upgraded for the new year. Super-size frets, '70s styling, new alnico pickups and new colors take the Highway One Maple Telecaster to the next level. The new pickups on the Highway One Maple Telecaster guitar offer a rounder sound with that familiar Fender sparkle; it also has great high-gain tone. The Highway One Maple Telecaster's thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish lets the body wood's natural tone shine through, making for one of the most exciting new instruments in the Fender family. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Fender products.

Model Name: Highway One Telecaster (Upgrade)

Model Number: 011-1262-(Color#)

Series: Highway One Series

Colors:
(300) 3-Color Sunburst
(304) Daphne Blue
(306) Flat Black
(367) Honey Blonde
(375) Wine Transparent
(Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 2 Hot Tele Single-Coil Pickups with Alnico 3 Magnets (Neck & Bridge)

Controls: Master Volume, Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)

Pickup Switching:
3-Position Blade
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup

Bridge: Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele Bridge

Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.6875 in. (43 mm)

Unique Features: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish, 2 Hot Tele Single-Coil Pickups, Dot Position Inlays

Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)

Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag

Case: Deluxe Gig Bag

Introduced: 7/2006

Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "#1 Tele in my life - the best from the U.S."

Sound: The tone and versatility of sounds from this tele was one of the main reasons I bought it. I handles various styles, I use it through Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Ltd Edition amp (celstion 30, 6L6 tubes) I play it also through a Soldano 50watt half stack, I use various effects such as EH LPB1 to boost the signal into an overdrive, sometimes with a Krank Distortion pedal. The sound of the tele is very transparent so it lets you hear what ever effects, overdrives, it lets you hear the sound of your amps. It is very clear like that, also my favorite thing about the tele's sound is how well it cleans up if you roll back the volume, I also play a Les Paul and its much harder to clean up than the tele. Finally the greasebucket control does work like they say it does, very useful in case the tone gets too bright. Feature: Like I mentioned the greasebucket feature was very useful, the way the tone cleans up is useful, and the versatility between switching pickups creates more than enough tones if you know how to use them. I find myself mostly using both pickups together, and sometimes just the bridge pickup, i rarely use just the neck pickup. The white pickgaurd was quite plain though and I replaced it with a more stylish one. Ease of Use: It's a very simple guitar to use, in my opinion. One volume, one tone, 3 way pickup switch. No tremolo or anything, just your basic approach to guitar construction, very traditional, I even love the 3 saddle bridge - I thought that may give me trouble but it hasn't it was very easy to get it set right. Quality: Quality seems quite good, the finish is thin and therefore chips easily, but I understand that it is actually designed that way so it quickly gets a worn-in look. None of the actual components have broken though, everything works perfectly well and I have had it for about 2 years now. Value: American made, quality components, great sound and very USEFUL guitar. I play in several bands, several different styles, and I teach at a music school, and this has become my #1 utility guitar because it can handle everything, its not cumbersome or too heavy, its just right. Manufacturer Support: n/a The Wow Factor: I would say it does not have much sex appeal at first. Unless you are a real telecaster fan, it's a very basic looking guitar, especially with the matte finish, I got mine in matte black. But the addition of an aftermarket pickgaurd totally transformed it into an awesome guitar, and I would recommend to anyone to customize it somehow to improve its looks. Overall: This guitar covers a lot of ground for me, I can teach with it, I can gig with it. I can get rock, country, blues tones from it. If I need to get a heavier sound I switch to my Les Paul. This telecaster I've noticed sounds better live than on recording, but then again doesn't everything sound better live? haha - overall it's a great guitar I'm glad I own it.

Style of Music: rock, country, blues, pop, classical, metal

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Sound: This really surprised me. I was expecting some real twang having never owned a Tele before. What I got was this pretty incredible fat punch. I would describe as in between a stock USA Strat and an LP. My Strats are twangier than this unassuming beast. Being a Gibson LP player for 30 yrs, I can appreciate this combination. Twas a nice surprise. Feature: First thing is to buy a case for it. The gig bag is nice, but I have no use for them. Just a standard Tele... not much in the way of features except a ballsy, punchy sound. Ease of Use: Plays great. Once i set the neck up and got the intonation dialed, it's a pleasure to play. I got it 3 days ago and haven't put it down yet. Quality: Good heft, nice and solid. I think I like the matte nitro finish more than the usual inch thick USA Fender standard finish. The pickups are very strong and punchy. This was a big surprise. And, once again, another blemished diamond in the rough deal from Zzounds! It should be a prerequisite when buying a guitar, that you know how to set up the thing when you get it and not expect perfection outta the box. But, on the other hand, if everyone knew how to properly set up a guitar, these blemished deals may not exist. It had some string & pickup height issues, intonation was whacked and the neck needed an 8th of a turn clockwise. This thing rocks now. Value: This gets a 10 because it's an American Tele for $699 (Zzounds list price)! Even with the Fender molded case, it's only $799. Toss in the fact that it was a blemished deal and a half from Zzounds (roughly 28% off Zzounds list), and the value factor is off the charts in a very positive way. What was basically a "what the heck, I've never had a Tele and this price is too easy to pass up" kinda deal, I'm extremely pleased. Zzounds, YOU ROCK AGAIN! Manufacturer Support: It always the best when you don't need it. The Wow Factor: It's a Tele... not as sexy as the LP or even the Strat, but it is a rock solid guitar. There was never anything more than a "why not" decision to buy it. I've never had one nor had the urge to own... glad I did it now. Not to mention, it adds another head to the stable. Overall: Great purchase and deal from Zzounds. Awesome experience again and quick, safe shipping!

Style of Music: Rock, Alternative, Southern Rock, Blues and then some

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