American Standard vs Texas highway one

big jimmy · November 4th, 2009, 11:25 AM

which do prefer and why. I have an older Standard and an jones for a texas tele.

mlipping · November 4th, 2009, 12:19 PM

I played the American Std. The Texas HW1 and the regular HW1 and settled on the regular HW1. It just spoke to me, the neck is fantastic, I love the frets and the look is classic. Cost was a factor as was the color. I wanted a blond and I didn't really like the look of the natural, not knocking it, just not for me.

Her name is Dolly and I love her!

Chet Johnson · November 4th, 2009, 12:36 PM

I had a TX highway one that I wish I'd never let go. The neck size is a 52 RI profile but headstock truss rod adjust. The Bridge pickup is fantastic. It is lightweight. It was one of my 3 favorite fenders that I owned.

ThreeChords · November 4th, 2009, 12:41 PM

I like the feel of the Highway One...it's just those frets that kept me from buying it

boris bubbanov · November 4th, 2009, 12:47 PM

The Am Standard has a tough finish, there are many examples to choose from, and up until now it has had robust resale value. And I like the fretsize and the neck pickup.

The Texas Tele has a cooler body finish, a much preferred bridge design (over the Std), the builders tended to find and use the light ash bodies FMIC production was getting, and the tuners are way, way better. But it is rare - never seen 2 at the same time, ever. Hard to wheel and deal on scarce models.

BTW, in my opinion a stock regular Highway One is not a substitute. Super sized frets and the pickups are basically my least favorite Fender pickup. I see you did not actually ask, but just in case the price tugs at you.

bluepill · November 4th, 2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chet Johnson

I had a TX highway one that I wish I'd never let go. The neck size is a 52 RI profile but headstock truss rod adjust. The Bridge pickup is fantastic. It is lightweight. It was one of my 3 favorite fenders that I owned.

hey chet, as a standard HW1 owner i have been struggeling with the fret size, does the texas have the speed hump sized frets too?

also sounds like the neck is much chunkier than the standard?

ADK Teleman · November 4th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Hey Chet,
I have a HWY 1 Tele and a standard...love both..call me crazy but I love the frets on the HWY 1...the way I play it really fits my style. I got the Honey Blonde and just love this guitar!! I would say get the one that speaks to you!

goldtopper · November 5th, 2009, 05:32 AM

I've got the older run Honey Blonde and love it. I did take some Maguiere's 2X to it to gloss up the body. It looks and plays like a million bucks. It's my #1.

Jenssen · November 5th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I tried several American Standards, several Bajas, and one Texas HW1, and there was never any doubt after I tried the Texas HW1 - this guitar spoke to me immediately. I love the finish, the neck, and I find the tall frets very comfy for my playing style.

rolijen · November 6th, 2009, 12:49 AM

I think the Texas is really a nice guitar BUT... you have to be comfortable with those tall frets. If you aren't, you won't enjoy it.

My 2¢

November 4th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
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boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,223	The Am Standard has a tough finish, there are many examples to choose from, and up until now it has had robust resale value. And I like the fretsize and the neck pickup. The Texas Tele has a cooler body finish, a much preferred bridge design (over the Std), the builders tended to find and use the light ash bodies FMIC production was getting, and the tuners are way, way better. But it is rare - never seen 2 at the same time, ever. Hard to wheel and deal on scarce models. BTW, in my opinion a stock regular Highway One is not a substitute. Super sized frets and the pickups are basically my least favorite Fender pickup. I see you did not actually ask, but just in case the price tugs at you. __________________ When i listen

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goldtopper Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell Age: 47 Posts: 1,265	I've got the older run Honey Blonde and love it. I did take some Maguiere's 2X to it to gloss up the body. It looks and plays like a million bucks. It's my #1. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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November 4th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
mlipping Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD. Age: 40 Posts: 100	I played the American Std. The Texas HW1 and the regular HW1 and settled on the regular HW1. It just spoke to me, the neck is fantastic, I love the frets and the look is classic. Cost was a factor as was the color. I wanted a blond and I didn't really like the look of the natural, not knocking it, just not for me. Her name is Dolly and I love her!

November 4th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chet Johnson Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodsfield, OH Age: 32 Posts: 523 15 Photos	I had a TX highway one that I wish I'd never let go. The neck size is a 52 RI profile but headstock truss rod adjust. The Bridge pickup is fantastic. It is lightweight. It was one of my 3 favorite fenders that I owned.

November 4th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
ThreeChords TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 14	I like the feel of the Highway One...it's just those frets that kept me from buying it

November 4th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
ADK Teleman Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FT Benning GA Age: 44 Posts: 263	Hey Chet, I have a HWY 1 Tele and a standard...love both..call me crazy but I love the frets on the HWY 1...the way I play it really fits my style. I got the Honey Blonde and just love this guitar!! I would say get the one that speaks to you!

November 5th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jenssen NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norway Age: 45 Posts: 2	I tried several American Standards, several Bajas, and one Texas HW1, and there was never any doubt after I tried the Texas HW1 - this guitar spoke to me immediately. I love the finish, the neck, and I find the tall frets very comfy for my playing style.

November 6th, 2009, 12:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
rolijen Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 103	I think the Texas is really a nice guitar BUT... you have to be comfortable with those tall frets. If you aren't, you won't enjoy it. My 2¢

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