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geddins · July 24th, 2005, 06:32 PM

Hey Cowtowner, good luck on your search...and of course, you should rely on your own ears/fingers, etc ultimately, but I also like to hear/read what other players think about guitars I'm considering....so I can tell you I've played 6 different Hwy 1 Teles (all Maple fretboards), and while each had it's own "voice", they all exhibited what I call a more "open" tone than the MIM tele I was comparing them too. Out of the 6 I played, I found 2 that were really nice, and 1 that I would have bought, but the MIM's tone, feel, vibe just wouldn't let me have any other.

I may be in the minority, but I really liked the finish on the Hwy 1...

good luck on gettin input, and then go out an strap on a few...let us know what you do!

July 24th, 2005, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
geddins Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Age: 45 Posts: 1,700	Hey Cowtowner, good luck on your search...and of course, you should rely on your own ears/fingers, etc ultimately, but I also like to hear/read what other players think about guitars I'm considering....so I can tell you I've played 6 different Hwy 1 Teles (all Maple fretboards), and while each had it's own "voice", they all exhibited what I call a more "open" tone than the MIM tele I was comparing them too. Out of the 6 I played, I found 2 that were really nice, and 1 that I would have bought, but the MIM's tone, feel, vibe just wouldn't let me have any other. I may be in the minority, but I really liked the finish on the Hwy 1... good luck on gettin input, and then go out an strap on a few...let us know what you do!