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Post subject: CL Ad - is this the real deal?
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:56 am
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Hi folks,

I'd love some expert opinions on this purported American Special:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/msg/5408740976.html

Price seems really good, and I'm sure reflects the naturally "relic'd" body and lack of case. Question for you experts:

- Does this seem real?
- Any way to validate it? Of course going to send the SN to Fender customer service, and everything looks right to me, but I'm no expert and there are fakes out there.
- Anyone have any idea on the date/era of this one?

Thanks!
-Andrew


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Post subject: Re: CL Ad - is this the real deal?
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:05 pm
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It's the real deal - it's a Highway 1, not an American Special. The Highway 1 was the predecessor of the American Specials - the neck is the same, as is that "Greasebucket" wiring, but the pickups are different, and Highway 1s had a thin matte finish that is pretty easily reliced.

Based on the serial number it's most likely a 2007 (as you know the serial number "code" is just an approximation; there is always overlap at the beginning/ending of a given year) which is why it is a Highway 1 and not an American Special - American Specials came out in 2010. $450 is about the proper price for these - they came with a gig bag instead of a case, and I see the seller's not including the case with this one.


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Post subject: Re: CL Ad - is this the real deal?
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:26 pm
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Awesome info, thank you! Price seems in the range for a "fair" condition model on Reverb.com.

-Andrew


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