2002 Fender Highway One Stratocaster USA – Honey Blonde / Natural "Honest" Relic / All Original w/ Fender Poodle Case

Condition & Core Details

• Condition: Good (Plays perfectly, heavily worn naturally)

• Year: 2002 (First year of production)

• Make: Fender

• Model: Highway One Stratocaster

• Finish: Honey Blonde (Satin Acrylic Lacquer)

• Weight: 7.2 lbs

• Categories: Solid Body Electric Guitars

Description

Up for sale is a stunningly resonant, first-year 2002 Fender USA Highway One Stratocaster in its original Honey Blonde lacquer finish. Weighing in at an incredibly agile and comfortable 7.2 lbs, this guitar is a true player’s dream.

This Strat has been heavily loved and extensively played, resulting in a gorgeous, 100% all-natural "honest" playwear relic look. Fender designed the Highway One series with an ultra-thin satin acrylic lacquer finish to maximize body resonance, which means it ages beautifully. The fading, lacquer wearing, and player mojo are completely organic—no artificial aging or forced sanding here.

Condition & Playability

• Cosmetics: This guitar shows extensive natural wear, lacquer thinning, checking, and sweet discoloration spots across the body from years of dedicated use. The raw wood is exposed in high-friction areas, highlighting its gorgeous grain. Please see the extensive photos for a detailed view of its beautiful cosmetic character.

• Neck & Frets: The maple neck features a comfortable modern "C" profile with a satin feel that has been naturally smoothed out by playing. The rosewood fretboard is broken-in and feels exceptional under the fingers. The frets have plenty of life left and play cleanly up and down the neck.

• Electronics & Originality: 100% all-original. The factory single-coils serve up authentic, glassy, and chimey Stratocaster tones with excellent clarity. The pots, 5-way switch, and jack function perfectly without any scratchy noise.

What's Included:

• 2002 Fender USA Highway One Stratocaster

• Original factory tremolo arm (whammy bar)

• Upgraded deluxe Fender "Poodle" hardshell case (excellent structural condition with a perfectly plush interior)