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bytewax
Post subject: Mex Standart Strat or Highway One?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:38 am
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Please help me decide on this. Thanks
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highway1 all the way me thinks...
get maple neck. you will not be disapointed

a real nice guitar

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Hwy 1 off the strength of it being made in USA and LESS than 1000 alone. Agreed you won't be disappointed, it was my first choice in Tele's when I was looking for one under $800

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Hello Bytwax,

Those Mexico made guitars are a real nice product.
Good quality and reliability and nicely finished.
I owned one for 12 years & never had a problem.

The Highway one is a bit better and if you can afford
it that would be my choice. Going up the scale the
American Standard is more appealing and the cost
goes up, you get the idea.

Best of luck with your choice,
and don't forget a photo for the forum.

Cheers.
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Having played many many Fender MIM Stratocasters, I was never satisified with what I played in the stores. So I ended up buying a Squier CV 60 in lieu of a Fender (MIM) Standard. I also own a Highway 1 Stratocaster and it blows the MIM Standard out of the water.

Ultamately it depends on what you are looking for. The MIM Standard Stratocaster is a great guitar to start modifiying, but IMO you have start modifying it as soon as you get it. The Highway 1 you can leave alone if you want to, and later down the road modify to suit your needs (should you feel inclined).

In short, if you have the money to spend on a Highway 1, get the Highway 1. If you are a little strapped for dough, buy the MIM Standard (or do what I did and just get a Squier Classic Vibe).

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Highway One all the way.

Nothing is devastatingly wrong with the MIM's, but they are what they are.

In my experience, the Highways are smoother playing, better sounding, and better made.

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rkreisher wrote:
Having played many many Fender MIM Stratocasters, I was never satisified with what I played in the stores. So I ended up buying a Squier CV 60 in lieu of a Fender (MIM) Standard. I also own a Highway 1 Stratocaster and it blows the MIM Standard out of the water.

Ultamately it depends on what you are looking for. The MIM Standard Stratocaster is a great guitar to start modifiying, but IMO you have start modifying it as soon as you get it. The Highway 1 you can leave alone if you want to, and later down the road modify to suit your needs (should you feel inclined).

In short, if you have the money to spend on a Highway 1, get the Highway 1. If you are a little strapped for dough, buy the MIM Standard (or do what I did and just get a Squier Classic Vibe).

RK


Disclaimer:

These are just my opinions. Everyone should go out and make their minds up before purchacing a guitar based on what they are looking for in a guitar. This was not written to upset, rile, or make anybody mad.


totaly agree the highway one sss strat blows the MIM strat
and the american standard out of the water.
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strat2004 wrote:
rkreisher wrote:
Having played many many Fender MIM Stratocasters, I was never satisified with what I played in the stores. So I ended up buying a Squier CV 60 in lieu of a Fender (MIM) Standard. I also own a Highway 1 Stratocaster and it blows the MIM Standard out of the water.

Ultamately it depends on what you are looking for. The MIM Standard Stratocaster is a great guitar to start modifiying, but IMO you have start modifying it as soon as you get it. The Highway 1 you can leave alone if you want to, and later down the road modify to suit your needs (should you feel inclined).

In short, if you have the money to spend on a Highway 1, get the Highway 1. If you are a little strapped for dough, buy the MIM Standard (or do what I did and just get a Squier Classic Vibe).

RK


Disclaimer:

These are just my opinions. Everyone should go out and make their minds up before purchacing a guitar based on what they are looking for in a guitar. This was not written to upset, rile, or make anybody mad.


totaly agree the highway one sss strat blows the MIM strat
and the american standard out of the water.
:roll: criminey.
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budglo wrote:
strat2004 wrote:

totaly agree the highway one sss strat blows the MIM strat
and the american standard out of the water.
:roll: criminey.

SOS! :roll:
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fhopkins wrote:
budglo wrote:
strat2004 wrote:

totaly agree the highway one sss strat blows the MIM strat
and the american standard out of the water.
:roll: criminey.

SOS! :roll:


wow! thats funny i feel the same way about a few
of you here. hahaha!!!
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strat2004 wrote:
fhopkins wrote:
budglo wrote:
strat2004 wrote:

totaly agree the highway one sss strat blows the MIM strat
and the american standard out of the water.
:roll: criminey.

SOS! :roll:


wow! thats funny i feel the same way about a few
of you here. hahaha!!!

egad :roll:

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bytewax, I would choose the Highway One too! :wink:
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fhopkins wrote:
bytewax, I would choose the Highway One too! :wink:

A diplomat you are.

Brothers in Arms,

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Over a Mexican Standard, any day.Over an American Standard, when pigs fly.
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