ballpark price for used Highway 1 tele?

pottedmeat42 · October 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Ya'll - What would be a reasonable price for a used (2003-2004) Highway 1 tele in sunburst (good cond. in Dallas area)? This is the original model, not the Texas version or the upgraded one. I've found one that I like, but I think the dealer is asking too much. I may go for it anyway, but I'm trying to quantify this a bit. thanks (sorry if I posted in the wrong forum). =jason

popthree · October 26th, 2007, 03:46 PM

i'd think 450-500 depending on condition

Les Paul · October 26th, 2007, 04:10 PM

I wouldn't even go that much. 400 with a case.

Tdot · October 26th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Well a new one is $750. Depending on shape I would expect very lucky at 50%, up to 75% max on a good used (for either version).

And not everyone likes the big frets so I'm sure there are some people who would pay more (if they had to) to get the older neck they prefer. I love my early H1 and wouldn't give it up for $500.

jwells393 · October 26th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Around $500 seems to be the eBay completed auction price on ones that actually sold.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/Hig...Z1QQsofocusZbs

Mark Davis · October 26th, 2007, 08:38 PM

$375-500 is the range I see these sell for almost everywhere.

tele12 · October 26th, 2007, 09:27 PM

My local GC just got one in they are asking $499.

boris bubbanov · October 26th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Check out the Strat thread about discontinuation at GC of the whole Highway One line. I recall during the labor day sale most all red ones being $ 450 new; that can't be good for resale value short term. You may need to look for ones at GC with serial numbers indicating 2005 and 2006. I believe they are all code D, Teles, Strats and Hwy 1 Basses. I think that even includes a bag.

Bubbanov

Little did I know where this kernel of information would take me, as it seems all the US Fender guitars logged in at GC in that time frame have had their internal costs to Guitar Center slashed so as to permit sales at about 39 percent of MSRP.

pottedmeat42 · October 28th, 2007, 09:29 PM

thanks everyone!

October 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
pottedmeat42 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richardson, Texas Posts: 453	ballpark price for used Highway 1 tele? Ya'll - What would be a reasonable price for a used (2003-2004) Highway 1 tele in sunburst (good cond. in Dallas area)? This is the original model, not the Texas version or the upgraded one. I've found one that I like, but I think the dealer is asking too much. I may go for it anyway, but I'm trying to quantify this a bit. thanks (sorry if I posted in the wrong forum). =jason

October 26th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
popthree Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa Age: 43 Posts: 2,592 44 Photos	i'd think 450-500 depending on condition __________________ http://www.myspace.com/mikekennedy823

October 26th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,396 58 Photos	Well a new one is $750. Depending on shape I would expect very lucky at 50%, up to 75% max on a good used (for either version). And not everyone likes the big frets so I'm sure there are some people who would pay more (if they had to) to get the older neck they prefer. I love my early H1 and wouldn't give it up for $500. __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

October 26th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,693 101 Photos	Around $500 seems to be the eBay completed auction price on ones that actually sold. http://search-completed.ebay.com/Hig...Z1QQsofocusZbs __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

October 26th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 57 Posts: 12,260	$375-500 is the range I see these sell for almost everywhere. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

October 26th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Les Paul TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SACRAMENTO Age: 27 Posts: 89	I wouldn't even go that much. 400 with a case.

October 26th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
tele12 Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 526	My local GC just got one in they are asking $499.

October 26th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 7,145	Check out the Strat thread about discontinuation at GC of the whole Highway One line. I recall during the labor day sale most all red ones being $ 450 new; that can't be good for resale value short term. You may need to look for ones at GC with serial numbers indicating 2005 and 2006. I believe they are all code D, Teles, Strats and Hwy 1 Basses. I think that even includes a bag. Bubbanov Little did I know where this kernel of information would take me, as it seems all the US Fender guitars logged in at GC in that time frame have had their internal costs to Guitar Center slashed so as to permit sales at about 39 percent of MSRP. Last edited by boris bubbanov : November 6th, 2007 at 12:46 AM.

October 28th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
pottedmeat42 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richardson, Texas Posts: 453	thanks everyone!