joe.staffs Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have had this 2007 Highway One Jazz Bass for nearly a month now. I've been playing guitar for 10 years up until now. As with the HW1 series, the finish is really thin and smooth, allowing a quick and natural road worn look (you can see where the previous owners thumb rested on the body). The bass came with a few pickguards, one custom made mirrored, one original with Peter Hook signature and the current aftermarket tort pickguard. The seller mentioned it has seen atleast 250 or so gigs and was previously owned by Carey Willetts of Athlete (who reputedly bought a bulk load for a tour?). One of the first things I wanted to do was add an ashtray bridge cover, however, these do not fit over the stock Badass II bridge, I bought a late 80's Japanese Fender bridge with threaded saddles (5 hole) that slotted in perfectly and honestly, I can't tell the difference. The bridge cover arrived today and because of the satin finish, I had no trouble screwing it straight in, without wrecking the lacquer or wood. I'm very happy with it, being my first proper bass and it compliments my Highway 1 Stratocaster nicely too! I'm hoping along the line it will pick up lots of retro vibe and ultimately, mojo! [url="http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/kebabage/media/Music%20Album/619fcaea-a53b-42dd-9926-f4b28d281131_zps599c783e.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Looks really nice, I love my Highway One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Nice Jazz. I liked the Highway One Series better than the Am. Special Series. They were a great series for a very reasonable price. The bridge ashtray looks good on yours also. [font=Cambria][size=3][IMG]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u426/roadrex/Faces/4_17_206.gif[/IMG][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I recognise this. I was talking to the vendor about trading for my 62 reissue but he lived too far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have played a couple of highway 1s and they were superb. Really nice basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 That's lovely Joe, a bass you can be proud to be seen out with Lots of HW1 love here too very pleased with my old '03 crimson red transparent P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I just sold my Highway One Jazz to a fellow BCer. Cracking instrument but time to move it on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Ive had 3 Highways. A HW-1 Jazz and a HW-One Jazz and P. Lovely instruments. I found the tone was a bit more growly than the MIA's ive owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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