Something strange here? USA Standard?

Fatmanstratman · November 8th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Take a look at this eBay Telecaster auction (click for link)

The seller is adamant that this Telecaster, serial number Z7157708, is just "Four months old", and is an "American Standard".

Even if the seller is confused, and doesn't know that the Z7 number may represent an American Series Tele, how come:

a. The headstock decal doesn't look at all correct?
b. The guitar has a three saddle vintage-style bridge?
c. The seller says that it comes with "a gator hard case that fits it perfectly" - why wouldn't this "4-month old" guitar come with the factory-supplied hard case?

Am I smelling a rat or do I just need to change my socks?

ReVintage · November 8th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Highway One innit?

notdave · November 8th, 2009, 09:29 AM

It's a Highway 1. They come with a gig bag, not a case

This site

http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx

returns this on the serial number:

Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Corona Plant (Fender), USA
in the Year(s): 2007 - 2008

Kornelius · November 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM

The head decal looks like a higway one, it fits wiz the 3 saddle bridge but the H1 has a 5 holes guard, not 8 like on the pics. And the price of an american standard in the uk is about 750pounds, so at 350 it's half price for a 4 month guitar.
Maybe your right about the rat!

Rolling Estonian · November 8th, 2009, 09:46 AM

That's a HW1. They list $699 USD. Make sure you play one if you haven't already. The frets are big and the pups are hot. I love mine!

M

notdave · November 8th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Around 500 quid new in the UK. I paid 480 for mine.

Rolling Estonian · November 8th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornelius

The head decal looks like a higway one, it fits wiz the 3 saddle bridge but the H1 has a 5 holes guard, not 8 like on the pics. And the price of an american standard in the uk is about 750pounds, so at 350 it's half price for a 4 month guitar.
Maybe your right about the rat!

HW1 has 8 hole 3 ply pickguard.

BluesBrother · November 8th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Well, he has corrected it.

"On 08-Nov-09 at 14:13:29 GMT, seller added the following information:

Hi, a very nice ebayer has corrected my description for me... the guitar is not a standard, and to prevent anyone accusing me of misleading them, the guitar is actually a HIGHWAY 1 Tele (Made in the USA). I have checked this out online and the £550 they retail for is what I paid for the guitar...someone will get a bargain! Thank you ebayer!"

notdave · November 8th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Surely if you drop £550 on a guitar, you have some idea what you're buying?

Rolling Estonian · November 8th, 2009, 10:44 AM

That looks like a pretty sweet deal at 350 BPS=$581. I'd be all over that! Good luck!

November 8th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 4,008	Something strange here? USA Standard? Take a look at this eBay Telecaster auction (click for link) The seller is adamant that this Telecaster, serial number Z7157708, is just "Four months old", and is an "American Standard". Even if the seller is confused, and doesn't know that the Z7 number may represent an American Series Tele, how come: a. The headstock decal doesn't look at all correct? b. The guitar has a three saddle vintage-style bridge? c. The seller says that it comes with "a gator hard case that fits it perfectly" - why wouldn't this "4-month old" guitar come with the factory-supplied hard case? Am I smelling a rat or do I just need to change my socks? __________________ . . . *"Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

November 8th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
BluesBrother TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 71	Well, he has corrected it. "On 08-Nov-09 at 14:13:29 GMT, seller added the following information: Hi, a very nice ebayer has corrected my description for me... the guitar is not a standard, and to prevent anyone accusing me of misleading them, the guitar is actually a HIGHWAY 1 Tele (Made in the USA). I have checked this out online and the £550 they retail for is what I paid for the guitar...someone will get a bargain! Thank you ebayer!" __________________ "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas. Half a pack of cigarettes. It's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." "Hit it."

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November 8th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
ReVintage Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 154	Highway One innit?

November 8th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
notdave TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 43	It's a Highway 1. They come with a gig bag, not a case This site http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx returns this on the serial number: Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Corona Plant (Fender), USA in the Year(s): 2007 - 2008

November 8th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kornelius Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: lorient france Age: 44 Posts: 249	The head decal looks like a higway one, it fits wiz the 3 saddle bridge but the H1 has a 5 holes guard, not 8 like on the pics. And the price of an american standard in the uk is about 750pounds, so at 350 it's half price for a 4 month guitar. Maybe your right about the rat!

November 8th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rolling Estonian Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD. Age: 40 Posts: 237	That's a HW1. They list $699 USD. Make sure you play one if you haven't already. The frets are big and the pups are hot. I love mine! M

November 8th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
notdave TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 43	Surely if you drop £550 on a guitar, you have some idea what you're buying?

November 8th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rolling Estonian Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bethesda, MD. Age: 40 Posts: 237	That looks like a pretty sweet deal at 350 BPS=$581. I'd be all over that! Good luck!

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