warwickhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Can someone give me the [u]definitive[/u] answer as to what features each bass has and when they are/were in production. I really like the nitro finish (which I'm certain both have) and I have a deep dislike for the 'pointy/stabbing' bridge saddles that Fenders have, so would only consider one with a BA (again confusion is it a BA or BA II and I'm certain none are thru-body strung) but I've seen loads of basses here and eBay that appear to be described as [i][b]one[/b][/i] or [i][b]1[/b][/i] and they have either been retro fitted with BA or there's a rabbit away somewhere with the descriptions. Colour me confused Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) They are the same bass to an extent, just people call them either 1 or One, Fender use 'One'. When the highway one first came out it had a nitro paintjob, standard fender bridge ect ect, but they released an upgraded version a few years ago, which has the same nitro finish but come with a BAII bridge and 70's logo as standard. No HW-1's are thru-body. On my GAS list currently, well have been for a few years. Edited September 15, 2008 by WarPig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GЯДИКФЯ Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 the originals weren't nitro they were catalyzed lacquer - a kind of acrylic I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 [quote name='WarPig' post='284399' date='Sep 15 2008, 05:52 PM']They are the same bass to an extent, just people call them either 1 or One, Fender use 'One'. When the highway one first came out [b]it had a nitro paintjob,[/b] standard fender bridge ect ect, but they released an upgraded version a few years ago, which has the same nitro finish but come with a BAII bridge and 70's logo as standard. No HW-1's are thru-body. On my GAS list currently, well have been for a few years.[/quote] [quote name='GЯДИК' post='284410' date='Sep 15 2008, 06:08 PM']the originals weren't nitro they were [b]catalyzed lacquer[/b] - a kind of acrylic I believe[/quote] Come on guys I want absolutes here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Im probably wrong about the first ever range's finish. Ill check my fender books and reply if i find something. EDIT: From 'The Bass Book' 2003-06 'First Version' Satin Finish Body, truss-rod adjuster at headstock end. 2006-Current 'Second Version' Satin Finish Body, truss-rod adjuster at body end. Edited September 15, 2008 by WarPig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GЯДИКФЯ Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) [url="http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1084753&highlight=highway+1+finish"]http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums...ighway+1+finish[/url] that's in reference to the older model (-BA2 etc) Edited September 15, 2008 by GЯДИКФЯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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