hmm... whatever happened to my reply on this... :?:
anyway, like i was saying, the Am Std was discontinued in 2000 to make way for the American series. paying $2K for one is insanity. before its demise, these can be bought for $1K flat... i bought the Am Std tele for <$1K... :roll:
the Highway1 is a confused American (no offense to any browsing this forum), its electronics & hardware are of far eastern origin but the tone is killer. the finish is IMO a love/ hate relationship, but i feel that its thin finish contributes to the Highway's unique tone. oh, FYI the Highway's neck are actually leftovers from the American Standards...