what order do the fender guitar series' come in(as far as price and sound quality)? so far all i know is:
standard
deluxe
american special
american standard
american deluxe
american highway one

am i in the wrong order? am i missing any?

Highway One is either between Deluxe and American Special or equal with deluxe

And American Vintage then Custom shop go on the end in that order

the order goes

standard
deluxe
highway one
american special
american standard
american deluxe

comeone guys, get it right

I believe the finish up would be certain American artist series guitars and then Custom Shop.

and the american vintage line

Just flip-flop the American Standard and Deluxe and it will be right in my opinion. Until the deluxe gets something better than those crappy SCN's The standard will be the better guitar in my book.

Interesting point, Joe.

In this opinion, the American Deluxe Stratocaster is lovely, "too nice to be a Fender," but yes the SCN pups and S-1 remove it from being a traditional, "real" Stratocaster.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Deluxe with a V-neck but the SCN's just don't do it for me. The deluxe could be on a much higher level with the right p'ups.

The highway 1 and the American special should be at the same tier. seeing as they are practically the same guitars.

not really. the american special has a few "upgrades" over the highway one.