Has That Good ol’ Fender Feel!

The Fender Highway One Precision Bass is an American made instrument, borrowing heavily from the successful formula of the Highway One Series guitars. The P Bass® retains the same classic American styling and tone, with a 20-fret rosewood fretboard, and a traditional split single-coil Precision Bass pickup. Chrome hardware and a three-ply pickguard round out the offering. A deluxe gig bag is included.

The Highway One series is upgraded for '06! Great '70s styling, Badass Bass II™ bridges and great new colors take this amazing bass to the next level. The thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish lets the body wood's natural tone shine through, making for one of the most exciting new bass guitars in the Fender family!

When the Highway One Precision Bass guitars were introduced a few years back, they were hailed as one of the best bass deals ever from Fender.

Made in Fender’s Corona, California, shop, they were priced substantially lower than any other American-made Fender bass, even though they were created in the same place. Highway One basses put American Fender quality within reach of many working musicians.

Now the new Highway One Precision Bass take the series to an even higher level with upgrades that any experienced bassist will immediately applaud.

The signature feature that distinguished the original Highway One basses was their thin satin acrylic lacquer finish. The new Highway One instruments have been upgraded to a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

These days, most basses are finished with polyurethane. It’s easier to apply and more durable than nitrocellulose lacquer, but doesn’t look as good or age as nicely.

Fender keeps cost down by applying a thinner lacquer coating, which also results in a very cool look, much like a vintage instrument. It allows the wood to resonate more freely and lets the beauty of the wood grain show through. This finish has a kind of Closet Classic effect.

Straight off the shelf it looks like an instrument that has been aging unplayed for 10 years or so. It looks mellowed. Combined with the ’70s headstock logo design, it has a definite vintage vibe.

The most obvious new feature on this bass is the bridge. Swapping out the Fender bridge for a more substantial one is the most common modification Fender players make on their basses.

Fender has done it for you by equipping the Highway One models with a Badass II bridge. It is made of brass, heavier than the Fender standard, and has grooved saddles. The result is better string stability and improved transfer of vibration. It makes the bass perform noticeably better with more sustain and greater clarity.
Another feature added to each Highway One Bass is graphite stiffening rods in the neck. This is a standard feature in higher-end Fender instruments and a good one. The rods make the neck stronger and keep it straight and true.

Fender maple necks aren’t prone to twisting or bending, but graphite rods reduce the possibility of it ever occurring. And the rods help eliminate dead spots too.

The modern C profile neck and medium-jumbo frets are easier on your left hand and, if you play four-set gigs, you will appreciate that.

Another little upgrade that adds to the Highway One playability is the Greasebucket tone knob. Its operation is simple, it is designed to trim back highs without boosting the bottom end. By doing just one thing at a time, it makes tonal adjustments quicker and more certain.