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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is this a MIM Standard or HWY 1?
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So, today I purchased my very first Fender Telecaster. I found it off of craigslist for $200, got the guy down to $180 and made the 2.5 hour trip out to meet him. This guitar has been put the ringer. Worn all over, scratches, dents, belt rash, the whole nine. But I thought for the price, it was still a good deal. However, when I got the guitar in my hands, I wasn't so sure it was a MIM Standard like he had advertised. The finish was very matte and some of the wear looked a little....too pretty. Now heres the kicker. On the headstock it says "Made in USA" and the first two digits of the serial number, which is on the back of the headstock, is "Z3.." I thought all of the Mexi standards serial numbers began with MN or MZ. Now I don't know anything about these guitars, but could this be a MIM Highway 1 model? Any help is appreciated.

-Jack
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If its been worn that much, I'd say Hwy 1. MIMs nowadays don't wear easy.
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks, Joe! What do you make of the "Made in USA"? Are HWY 1's made in the states?
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm not an expert on prices, but I would think that a USA made tele for $180 is a screaming good deal...
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:38 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Haha, I'm excited at the possibility!
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:41 PM   #6 (permalink)
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On phone so I can't see too well but it looks like an 03 HW1. Great score and HNGD!

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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:51 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thanks Estonian! I'm hoping thats what it is! Also, I'm in Rockville! I had to go to Richmond to pick it up.
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Old March 30th, 2012, 06:52 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I'm not an expert on prices, but I would think that a USA made tele for $180 is a screaming good deal...
heck yeah! even a mim is a deal for that. good score.
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Old March 30th, 2012, 07:07 PM   #9 (permalink)
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It's not a MIM Standard.
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Old March 30th, 2012, 07:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Telex, thanks for your insight! Do you think it's a Highway model then?
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Old March 30th, 2012, 07:15 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Take the neck off and have a look.

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Old March 30th, 2012, 07:21 PM   #12 (permalink)
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However, when I got the guitar in my hands, I wasn't so sure it was a MIM Standard like he had advertised.
the seller must be a real dumbass ... it says Made in USA on the headstock ... so he advertises it as MIM ... which is worth a lot less than a HWY 1 ... so he screws himself out $150-200 ??? NICE SCORE !!!
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Without knowing more...you might have an American Vintage RI series tele. New...they went for an msrp of 1699.00.
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22 frets and the correct bridge for a HW1
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Old March 30th, 2012, 08:14 PM   #15 (permalink)
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You quite possibly just saved a thousand dollars. I would never be that lucky.
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Old March 30th, 2012, 08:18 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Good Evening,

So, today I purchased my very first Fender Telecaster. I found it off of craigslist for $200, got the guy down to $180 and made the 2.5 hour trip out to meet him. This guitar has been put the ringer. Worn all over, scratches, dents, belt rash, the whole nine. But I thought for the price, it was still a good deal. However, when I got the guitar in my hands, I wasn't so sure it was a MIM Standard like he had advertised. The finish was very matte and some of the wear looked a little....too pretty. Now heres the kicker. On the headstock it says "Made in USA" and the first two digits of the serial number, which is on the back of the headstock, is "Z3.." I thought all of the Mexi standards serial numbers began with MN or MZ. Now I don't know anything about these guitars, but could this be a MIM Highway 1 model? Any help is appreciated.

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Email Fender the serial number (or call them) and they can tell you exactly what it is.
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I ran the serial number through the Guitar Dater Project, and apparently this guitar was made in Corona, CA in 1987. Nice score!!!
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I ran the serial number through the Guitar Dater Project, and apparently this guitar was made in Corona, CA in 1987. Nice score!!!
Actually, that is incorrect.

Your guitar was made at the
Corona Plant (Fender), USA
in the Year(s): 2003 - 2004
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Old March 30th, 2012, 09:01 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Thanks so much for all the help, fellas. I'm amazed how this turned out. So sounds like it's probably the Highway 1 then?

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Email Fender the serial number (or call them) and they can tell you exactly what it is.
Wow, that'd be amazing. Maybe I can dig up the email address on google. Thanks!

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Actually, that is incorrect.

Your guitar was made at the
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Thats what I got too!
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It's a 2003, but didn't the Hwy Ones have just 21 frets then?
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