Fender Highway 1 Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, With Gig Bag)
Medium jumbo frets. Single coil pickups.
Overall User Ratings (based on 38 ratings)
Submitted November 8, 2008 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Best bang for the buck"
I have 25 or so guitars. This one will be a keeper and may become my "number one"
Sound
A tele with an attitude. Has a hard sound like a tele should, no harsh high end. Pick-ups are very well balanced and sounds good in all positions. I can go from chicken pickin' to rock and roll to blues, it just sounds good.
Features
It has everything I like, plain and simple guitar which makes it attractive,
Ease of Use
Yup, very easy to get a great sound, you don't have to fight with it to get it do do what you want. Plays really nice, I like the big fat frets, it makes bending notes a breeze. If you are a chunker you might have problems but if you play with a gentle touch it is very responsive.
Quality
This should last a lifetime. The finish will age gracefully being a nitro finished guitar it will age like any other classic.
Value
Worth every penny and a lot more.
The Wow Factor
This instrument reflects the original idea of Leo Fender: simple design, sturdy, made to be played. I have the sunburst with maple neck which is quite stunning to look at besides having the feel of a vintage instrument.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock, Country, Blues
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Submitted January 9, 2004 by a customer from aol.com
Fender Highway 1 Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, With Gig Bag) Customer Review
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I will have this guitar for a long time unless something happens to it
Sound
The sound i great for most types of music, classic rock and roll its not that great for the harder rock it doesn't sound as good with heavy distortion
Quality
The quality is great
Value
it is totally worth the money, there is not much different from the american series and highway 1 they are both made in the US
The Wow Factor
I love it i have the daphne blue with a maple neck it looks awesome
Musical Style:
Classic Rock, Alternative
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Submitted July 9, 2006 by a customer from delco.com
"This Crimson Red Telecaster Just Stands up and Says "LIsten to Me, Dude!""
Afer playing my new, red, Highway 1 Tele for a few weeks, (though I think it's just right) I decided to install a set of Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups and the four-way switch that I already had for a different guitar, to see how it sounded, and it sounds fantastic. Though the original pickups are good, the Noiseless are a bit better all around. This guitar has very nice neck and fret finish and the factory setup requires almost no adjustment. It looks so good with the matt finish I have decided NOT to give it a glossy clear coat and polish. Who'da thunk? I use this guitar with a new Fender Blues Deluxe amp and I think they are made for each other.
Sound
This Tele actually sounds just like a . . .Tele. The factory pickups are not bad at all. I believe they are the standard classic (American) pickups. The Fender site tells for shore.
Features
It has all the best Telecaster features. . . Simplicity!
Ease of Use
One of the very best reasons to own a Telecaster. . . not a bunch of knobs an' switches an' parts to fidgit with. Just a clean Tele that sounds cool.
Quality
There are things about this guitar that Fender did not mention in its description; like rolled neck edges, and very well executed averall finish.
Value
The Highway 1 is worth the bucks.
Manufacturer Support
Fender dealers are ready to do what it takes. I have no qualms about that.
The Wow Factor
If you like the Telecaster, and I do, then what more can you say? Fender has been making these for decades because people still gotta have 'em. No other guitar is the same, and the HIghway 1 is no exception. This guitar is made just as well as it' more expensive siblings, you just don't pay extra for the glossy finish, the Schaller tuners, the six saddle bridge, the S-1 switching and, of course, the deluxe hard case. This all adds up to about 500 bucks. I like the HIghway 1 just like it is, and I know it's as American as any Fender out there.
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Submitted September 24, 2005
Fender Highway 1 Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, With Gig Bag) Customer Review
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wanted it for a long time...probably keep it for a long time.
got it 3 years ago, still inspires me to pick it up over my others. makes me a better player because i have to work at playing clean with definition and articulation...it's rather unforgiving in that respect...when i'm playing sloppy, my penance is to reach for something with hb's and hit the boost.
Sound
very bright to very mellow tones can be produced. even respose between strings. brige pick up is a bit louder/fuller after i raised it about 1mm. not a metal guitar. perfect for country, classic rock, oldies, jazz, swing. tone control really does control tone. some typical single coil noise. lots of single coil sizzle and clarity. totally acceptable trade-off. can't do it all, but way versatile.
Features
you buy a tele for twang...not features.
Quality
set screws are too high with the action set the way i like it....uncomfortable on the heel of my picking hand at times. otherwise...absolutely love the finish...honey color a matte lustre instead of a high gloss. you don't buy a tele for it's looks, but this looks pretty good. neck and fretwork are flawless. very playable.
Value
excellent value. bottom line..sound and playability are well worth the price. best legit tele type deal around. got a bj to go with it, guitar and amp are sonically compatible.
Manufacturer Support
factory...no problems so no clue. store...up-graded the case and had it set up right when i collected it.
The Wow Factor
wanted a tele since '65. kicking my ass for waiting so long. this model/price combo was just right...had to have it.
Musical Background:
playing 40 years. daydreamer. wanna' be. satisfied hobbyist.
Musical Style:
clasical, country, rock, jazz, swing, bluegrass
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