lachiplo: nitro finishes on highway1 are gimmicks, anyone used could tell, you dont get authentic nitro finish but still a good choice
H1 models feature a satin finish, even the latest 2006 models are satin-finished nitro. Fender has a reason for employing this in the H1s, they aren't pulling a fast one. if you don't quite understand the philosophy behind this thin overcoat, you'd deem it as a compromise.