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Post subject: Highway 1 v American std
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:30 am
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I haven't played a strat in years, just prefer teles.
I am considering purchasing one soon. I'll probably go for the HW1.
Could someone please tell me the differences between this and the American Std. I know it is cheaper! Cheaper finish etc..., but is there any quantifiable difference between sound/tone or playability?(The most important issues)

Thank you.

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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:48 am
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it's depend to your style.
the easiest way is, go to the music store, and try 'em.


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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:52 am
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I like the pickups on the Am. Standard more than the Highway Ones- they have a little less definition to my ears. That being said, Highway Ones are fantastic value for a US made guitar.

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Post subject: Re: Highway 1 v American std
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:53 am
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Paulie G wrote:
I haven't played a strat in years, just prefer teles.
I am considering purchasing one soon. I'll probably go for the HW1.
Could someone please tell me the differences between this and the American Std. I know it is cheaper! Cheaper finish etc..., but is there any quantifiable difference between sound/tone or playability?(The most important issues)

Thank you.


I've heard that some tele players prefer their hwy1 teles to the Americans. I suppose we could potentially have the same scenario with the strat?

I don't know but that Hwy1, Texas tele looks really sweet to me.


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Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:20 pm
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Hello Paulie G,

Dimensionally the necks are about the same.
Highway's have the big head, which I like.
Playability, the same to me.
American standard available with an ash body,
which I would prefer.{higher cost}
And for the finish I like the Highway's better.

Best of luck on your choice.


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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:23 am
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Mr Bill wrote:
Hello Paulie G,

Dimensionally the necks are about the same.
Highway's have the big head, which I like.
Playability, the same to me.
American standard available with an ash body,
which I would prefer.{higher cost}
And for the finish I like the Highway's better.

Best of luck on your choice.



Thanks :D

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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:41 am
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leonardusnn wrote:
it's depend to your style.
the easiest way is, go to the music store, and try 'em.


Oh Yeah :wink:


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