Highway 1 guitars
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Re: Highway 1 guitars
I own a Hw1 Strat and i can tell you now the finish does make a difference. Unplugged its louder and sustains longer then any otha guitar ive played. After Putting Graphtech saddels and dimarzios on it its great. The nut is a bitch though to really use the tremolo i have to lubricate it after every string change im planning on buying a pre slotted graphtech nut and getting a tech to install it then itll be perfect.
I own a Hw1 Strat and i can tell you now the finish does make a difference. Unplugged its louder and sustains longer then any otha guitar ive played. After Putting Graphtech saddels and dimarzios on it its great. The nut is a bitch though to really use the tremolo i have to lubricate it after every string change im planning on buying a pre slotted graphtech nut and getting a tech to install it then itll be perfect.
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guitarshredder
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Re: Highway 1 guitars
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that you can make the HW1 guitars H/S/H, because of the routing.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that you can make the HW1 guitars H/S/H, because of the routing.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
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The web site does not say and the handbooks do not say either but My telecaster does have a rolled edge...in fact these are the SAME necks as an American Standar they just don't have micro tilt (the neck is set up for it, just not the body)
joelap said:
The web site does not say and the handbooks do not say either but My telecaster does have a rolled edge...in fact these are the SAME necks as an American Standar they just don't have micro tilt (the neck is set up for it, just not the body)
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Highway 1 guitars
Yes the Strats DO have a H/S/H route...the Teles have a traditional 50's route
guitarshredder said:
Yes the Strats DO have a H/S/H route...the Teles have a traditional 50's route
dogcityrocker
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I love my HWY 1 Tele. Like some other folks said, Im changing the p/u's. If you like having a blemish-free guitar, look elsewhere. My tele is already shedding paint where my forearm rubbs the body. But if you love the look of a well worn guitar like I do, you will love these things.
I love my HWY 1 Tele. Like some other folks said, Im changing the p/u's. If you like having a blemish-free guitar, look elsewhere. My tele is already shedding paint where my forearm rubbs the body. But if you love the look of a well worn guitar like I do, you will love these things.
Ayrton
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Re: Highway 1 guitars
Every Hwy 1 I have seen is routed HSS.
Every Hwy 1 I have seen is routed HSS.
guitfiddle
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I like them, but for all the hype surrounding the nitro finish, I've played Poly finished USAs and AM Ash models that resonate much more, even through the plastic. Having a nitro finish on a tone turd won't make it nice, and even poly can't kill the resonance of a great piece of timber. It all still comes down to trying before you're buying.
I like them, but for all the hype surrounding the nitro finish, I've played Poly finished USAs and AM Ash models that resonate much more, even through the plastic. Having a nitro finish on a tone turd won't make it nice, and even poly can't kill the resonance of a great piece of timber. It all still comes down to trying before you're buying.
Richard
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All I have to say is when I was shoping for a strat I was big into geting a H1. Ultimately I went with an american standard. I hear there are alot of nice H1's out there but if u get one make sure go where u can play a ton of them b4 you make a decision. I think there are alot of dogs out there. if i had to do it all over i would get a nice handpicked MIM and put some ssl-1's and a JB in the bridge and save a ton of cash. Richard
All I have to say is when I was shoping for a strat I was big into geting a H1. Ultimately I went with an american standard. I hear there are alot of nice H1's out there but if u get one make sure go where u can play a ton of them b4 you make a decision. I think there are alot of dogs out there. if i had to do it all over i would get a nice handpicked MIM and put some ssl-1's and a JB in the bridge and save a ton of cash. Richard
JohnnyGuitar
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Re: Highway 1 guitars
Nice to see you again Scott. :friday:
+1 on the HWY1 line... they are the best looking Strat today IMHO. They feel great and sound really good (they are not an American Deluxe but still...).
Nice to see you again Scott. :friday:
+1 on the HWY1 line... they are the best looking Strat today IMHO. They feel great and sound really good (they are not an American Deluxe but still...).
Kostas
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Re: Highway 1 guitars
I have this Highway body, Honey Blond Transparent. What colours do you think will look good for pickguard and pickup covers/knobs? http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/pickguards_genuinefenderstdstrat.htm It will have 3 single coils, probably Van Zandts and I will try the Musicraft necks. Either maple/maple or pau ferro/pau ferro depending on the color, dark or light.
I have this Highway body, Honey Blond Transparent. What colours do you think will look good for pickguard and pickup covers/knobs? http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/pickguards_genuinefenderstdstrat.htm It will have 3 single coils, probably Van Zandts and I will try the Musicraft necks. Either maple/maple or pau ferro/pau ferro depending on the color, dark or light.
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JohnnyGuitar
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Nahhh - he was gone for a while, or at least I haven't seen him for a while.
Were you even born in 2004?
Nahhh - he was gone for a while, or at least I haven't seen him for a while.
Were you even born in 2004?
