The neck was so sweet and the price was so surprising that I bought it without even plugging it in at the shop. It was a display guitar with a rivet scar around the trem plate. I bought this from a local Sam Ash in 2007 for less than $400. The guitar also has the Greasebucket circuit, which I like. I've never cared for the Atomic humbucker, which sounds blah to me, but the singles both sound nice. I eventually pulled the entire bridge out and replaced it with a Wilkinson, which is a big improvement all around. I don't know why Fender chose to do that, but it made the bridge setup feel very strange. It finally made sense after another Highway One owner pointed out that the bridge is a standard US size, but the saddles are narrow-spaced. I grew to dislike the gaps between the saddles, and how I could yaw the saddles from side to side.
This guitar was bought in 2006 shortly after. I have not seen any similar Highway Ones with serials earlier than 2004. Fender USA HIGHWAY 1 STRATOCASTER HSS, in mint unplayed condition, no wear, no fretwear, no dings no marks. To the best of my knowledge, 2005 is the first model year for large headstocks on the HSS Highway Ones.
2006 FENDER HIGHWAY ONE STRATOCASTER HSS SERIAL
The serial on my amber HSS Highway One is 2004, and I believe this is for the 2005 model year. I'm no expert, but I can tell you about mine, at least.
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