The Fender Stratocaster Highway One is where vintage style meets modern playability, offering an iconic sound and feel that's beloved by musicians across the globe. This guitar stands out with its thin-skinned satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, allowing the solid alder body to resonate beautifully, producing those crisp, glossy tones that Strat enthusiasts crave. The guitar is equipped with three vintage-style single-coil pickups featuring Alnico III magnets, delivering the classic Strat "spank" and sparkle. A reverse-wound middle pickup ensures excellent hum cancellation, making it perfect for both clean and distorted tones.

The modern "C" shaped maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, providing a smooth and fast playing experience. This combination ensures comfort for both intricate solos and power chords. The 22 jumbo frets, along with a 9.5-inch radius, encourage speedy action and expressive playability. Whether you're bending notes or entire chords, the vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge allows you to do so with ease, without compromising tuning stability.

A five-position blade pickup selector switch provides effortless access to a wide array of tonal possibilities. The bold '70s styling, complete with a three-ply white pickguard, ensures this Strat not only sounds great but looks the part too.

Key Features:

• Solid alder body with satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• One-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and modern "C" shape
• Three vintage-style single-coil pickups with Alnico III magnets
• Reverse-wound middle pickup for minimal hum
• 22 jumbo frets with a 9.5-inch radius
• Vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge
• Five-way blade pickup selector switch
• Deluxe gig bag included

Product specs

FAQs

What type of pickups does the Fender Highway One Stratocaster in black use?

The Fender Highway One Stratocaster features a pickup configuration of three single-coil pickups, specifically two Hot Single-Coil Strat pickups with Alnico 3 magnets in the neck and middle positions, and an Atomic Humbucking pickup in the bridge position.

Is the Fender Highway One Stratocaster suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Fender Highway One Stratocaster is suitable for beginners due to its comfortable playability, classic design, and versatile sound, making it a great choice for players starting their musical journey.

What is the neck profile of the Fender Highway One Stratocaster?

The Fender Highway One Stratocaster typically features a modern "C" neck profile, which offers a comfortable and familiar feel for most players, making it easy to navigate for both chords and solos.

Does the Fender Highway One Stratocaster have a tremolo bridge?

Yes, the Fender Highway One Stratocaster is equipped with a tremolo bridge, allowing for expressive pitch modulation and vibrato effects.

What are the finish options available for the Fender Highway One Stratocaster?

The Fender Highway One Stratocaster comes in several finish options, including Flat Black, 3-Color Sunburst, Daphne Blue, Honey Blonde Transparent, and Midnight Wine Transparent.