Highway 1Texas Telecaster

Redsetter · November 12th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Just picked up one of these. Very nice indeed. Anyone got any info on the finish on these guitars would be much appreciated. thanks

SMPTE · November 12th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Thin but not nitro, and it comes dull finished from the factory.

Welcome to the TX Tele club...

robt57 · November 12th, 2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SMPTE

Thin but not nitro, and it comes dull finished from the factory.

Welcome to the TX Tele club...

What lacquer are the bodies if not nitro?

Fender Highway One Series Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

Alder body (Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish)
Rosewood or maple modern C-shaped neck (Satin polyurethane finish)
9.5" fretboard radius
22 jumbo frets
'70s styling
Greasebucket tone circuit
Upgraded hot alnico 3 single-coil pickups voiced for more modern distortion-friendly tones

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I can only speak for the 'upgrade' ones as I have a 07. I can say the poly under the satin Nitro is also thinner than the thin skins, and buffs to a decent gloss if one desires put in a little work.

MikeDeB · November 12th, 2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robt57

What lacquer are the bodies if not nitro?

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Satin Acrylic lacquer.

boris bubbanov · November 12th, 2008, 06:10 PM

Welcome, Red!

Good news, you got the one I think has it all.

http://www.fender.com/products//view...aster%26reg%3B

Now, about those pictures.

robt57 · November 12th, 2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeDeB

Satin Acrylic lacquer.

On the Specs on the Fender Site, I see the Upgrade is Nitro and the Texas is Satin Acrylic lacquer. This is the current HWY1 Teles, I'd assume all the upgrades ones are Nitro.

boris bubbanov · November 12th, 2008, 06:15 PM

But robt, the post mid-2006 Texas Teles, whether blonde or sunburst, side by side with the earlier ones, the finish is totally the same, down to the sheen.

Getting the hue and sheen exactly the same is too much trouble, better to stay with the existing paint formula.

vanguard · November 12th, 2008, 06:18 PM

the finish on the blonde one is all satin acrylic lacquer. the finish on the burst in nitrocellulose black around the edges with amber acrylic in the center . . . it's a hybrid finish. weird, huh?

robt57 · November 12th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Are all the Texas Teles 12" radius?

vanguard · November 12th, 2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by robt57

Are all the Texas Teles 12" radius?

yep. big frets, 12" radius, ash body, 21 frets, vintage logo/string tree, rolled edge fingerboard, brass saddles, f-ing sweet.

OaklandA · November 12th, 2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vanguard

yep. big frets, 12" radius, ash body, 21 frets, vintage logo/string tree, rolled edge fingerboard, brass saddles, f-ing sweet.

Their only drawback in my opinion is the stock pickups. I've owned two....this one has a Harmonic Design Vintage + in the neck and a HD Super 90 in the bridge. Also a Callaham bridge & saddles. Sadly, I may have to let this one go soon for financial reasons

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boris bubbanov · November 12th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Very sorry to hear she might have to go, O A.

The Texas Tele is 2 tone burst, the regular one is 3 tone. I hope this image shows accurately:

SMPTE · November 13th, 2008, 03:24 AM

Mine's a blondie:

It didn't come with the blackguard, but the Fender 5 Hole bakelite/black guard fits like a dream....

November 12th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redsetter NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 3	Highway 1Texas Telecaster Just picked up one of these. Very nice indeed. Anyone got any info on the finish on these guitars would be much appreciated. thanks

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SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,291	Thin but not nitro, and it comes dull finished from the factory. Welcome to the TX Tele club... __________________ '63 CS Tele, HW1 Texas Tele, EJ Strat, MIJ JM, Epi Casino (AlnicoV), Gibson SG Robot, Steinberger, Squier PBass (heavily modded)

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boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 12,794	Welcome, Red! Good news, you got the one I think has it all. http://www.fender.com/products//view...aster%26reg%3B Now, about those pictures. __________________ Bubbanov

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boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 12,794	But robt, the post mid-2006 Texas Teles, whether blonde or sunburst, side by side with the earlier ones, the finish is totally the same, down to the sheen. Getting the hue and sheen exactly the same is too much trouble, better to stay with the existing paint formula. __________________ Bubbanov

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vanguard Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: salt lake city Age: 28 Posts: 666	the finish on the blonde one is all satin acrylic lacquer. the finish on the burst in nitrocellulose black around the edges with amber acrylic in the center . . . it's a hybrid finish. weird, huh? __________________ my band's myspace. featuring our new video! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=261142458

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robt57 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 52 Posts: 5,862 22 Photos	Are all the Texas Teles 12" radius? __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

November 12th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 12,794	Very sorry to hear she might have to go, O A. The Texas Tele is 2 tone burst, the regular one is 3 tone. I hope this image shows accurately: __________________ Bubbanov

November 13th, 2008, 03:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
SMPTE Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneeeesoooottta Posts: 1,291	Mine's a blondie: It didn't come with the blackguard, but the Fender 5 Hole bakelite/black guard fits like a dream.... __________________ '63 CS Tele, HW1 Texas Tele, EJ Strat, MIJ JM, Epi Casino (AlnicoV), Gibson SG Robot, Steinberger, Squier PBass (heavily modded)