LEFTY LES

Strat- talk is starting up pretty good. It is a good one IMO, also there is The Fender Forum which is good but slow. And strat talk is a off spring of Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Central -- No. 1 in the World which has some strat sections, tdpri IMO is the best tele forum, The classifieds are great.

2008 American Standard Strat PICKUP HEIGHT? - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum same idea for all vintage spec. , in and around pickups.

USA Strat vs. Mexico Strat - Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum some thoughts on the subject from others.

The Highyway ! are or where made with MIM parts but put together in the U.S.A. I think that has changed ,to all MIA.? But they are considered made in the U.S.A.
Great guitars. The finish is real thin and will come off quick. Some like that ,it will look road worn quick.
I like the MIM classic series , the deluxe and the classic players. I do not feel they are a real good deal new (price wise) cause you can get a MIA standard 08 used for the same as the MIM new. I do not like the MIM standards but they are not that bad. Fender raised the prices so IMO used in good shape is the way to go, or build your own. You thinking about a highwayy 1. I don't have one buy have played several they are good. With so many strats out it is hard to say what is the best etc. I own a MIM Classic 50's its a great guitar.
Got pick through a bunch, H1 & MIM they do all sound different. They all have that signature tone, but all sound a little dufferent.

Yeah...it really blew my mind. It really did. Anyway...think admin merged the thread into the WB pickup thread....it's still there.

Hahhahahaha......dude...I got a vid....you gotta go to the Tonfreaks pickup section...

Oh yeah....I visited WB pickups today......

Oh yeah....I've felt the same way about every stinkin' tele I've tried....methinks I'm just better off with strats, including one strat that does a mean impression of a tele!

You too Lefty!!!