{"product_id":"preloved-fender-highway-series-spruce-parlor","title":"PRELOVED FENDER Highway Series Spruce Parlor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRELOVED Fender Highway Series Parlor Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent preloved condition. Includes Fender gig bag. Previous owner artwork has been added to the rear of the headstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender Highway Series Parlor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Fender's more interesting modern acoustic designs, combining a compact parlor body with an unusually slim \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25-inch depth, solid Sitka spruce top, chambered mahogany body and Fishman Fluence electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result sits somewhere between the feel of an electric guitar and the response of an acoustic. It's slim and comfortable against the body, has a shorter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75-inch scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is particularly easy to transition to if you spend most of your time playing electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example presents in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender gig bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The previous owner has added some artwork to the rear of the headstock, so please see our photos for the exact appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Very Different Kind of Acoustic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25 inches deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Highway Series is considerably thinner than a conventional acoustic guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender hasn't simply made a standard acoustic shallower. The body uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echambered mahogany construction with a solid spruce top and tapered floating X-bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed as a complete system around the reduced body depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Parlor version keeps the overall dimensions compact as well, making this an exceptionally comfortable guitar for seated playing, performing or anyone who finds a full-depth acoustic cumbersome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the guitar a clear, responsive attack, while the chambered mahogany body adds warmth and body to the sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing such a shallow instrument, it isn't intended to sound exactly like a traditional full-depth parlor or dreadnought. The Highway has its own character, particularly when plugged in, and that's really the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an acoustic-electric designed from the outset with amplified performance in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Fluence Acoustic Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlugged in, the Highway Series uses a specially designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Fluence Acoustic system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe all-analog electronics are designed to capture the acoustic character of the instrument while offering the consistency and feedback resistance needed for live performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls are kept deliberately simple with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume and Contour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can shape the plugged-in sound without having a large preamp panel cut into the side of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gigs, rehearsals or recording direct, this is a big part of what makes the Highway Series appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamiliar Feel for Electric Guitar Players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Highway Series feels noticeably different from many traditional acoustics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-profile mahogany neck, 24.75-inch scale, 12-inch fingerboard radius and 20 Narrow Tall frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give it a modern, familiar playing feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shorter scale reduces string tension slightly compared with Fender's familiar 25.5-inch electric scale, while the slim body sits much closer to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're primarily an electric guitarist who has never quite felt at home on a bulky acoustic, this is well worth trying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Preloved Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender Highway Series Parlor presents in excellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is one obvious cosmetic modification worth pointing out. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprevious owner has added artwork to the rear of the headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis does not affect the operation or playability of the guitar, but it is part of this individual instrument and should be considered when purchasing. Please have a close look through our photos for the exact appearance and overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender gig bag is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender Highway Series Parlor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChambered mahogany back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParlor body shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25\" \/ 57mm body depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapered floating X-bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatin polyester body finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt-on neck construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC neck profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75\" \/ 629mm scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Narrow Tall frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraph Tech TUSQ nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.6875\" \/ 42.86mm nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Viking bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Fluence Acoustic electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume and Contour controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender ClassicGear tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender gig bag included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall preloved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious owner artwork added to rear of headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Sound Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Highway Parlor has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, immediate and focused acoustic voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the big low-end response you'd expect from a full-depth dreadnought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts smaller body works nicely for fingerstyle playing, lighter strumming and singer-songwriter applications where you don't necessarily need a huge acoustic sound filling every bit of space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug it in and the design makes even more sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fishman Fluence system gives you a practical amplified sound without needing to put a microphone in front of the guitar, making the Highway particularly well suited to live performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighway Series Parlor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great option for players who want an acoustic-electric that doesn't feel like a conventional acoustic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly worth considering for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric guitarists wanting an easy transition to acoustic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigging acoustic players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who prefer smaller-bodied guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who finds traditional full-depth acoustics uncomfortable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who primarily intend to use their acoustic plugged in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also an interesting alternative to Fender's Acoustasonic range. The Highway is still fundamentally an acoustic guitar, but its slim body and stage-focused design give it some of the same crossover appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Fender Highway Parlor a full-size guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Although the body is compact and only 2.25 inches deep, this isn't a miniature or 3\/4-size guitar. It uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.75-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and feels like a proper full-size instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the top solid timber?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This version has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it thinner than a normal acoustic guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsiderably. The body is only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25 inches \/ 57mm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is one of the defining features of the Highway Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it good for electric guitar players?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery much so. The slim body, C-profile neck, 12-inch radius, Narrow Tall frets and shorter 24.75-inch scale make it feel relatively familiar to someone coming from an electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat pickup system does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Fluence Acoustic pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Volume and Contour controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is the Fender Highway Series made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Highway Series is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade in Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this guitar come with a bag?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This preloved example \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincludes a Fender gig bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's the artwork on the headstock?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA previous owner has added \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom artwork to the rear of the headstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a cosmetic modification rather than factory decoration. Please see the listing photos for exactly what has been added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender Highway Series Parlor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is interesting because Fender hasn't simply tried to make another traditional acoustic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25-inch chambered body, short scale, modern neck and Fishman Fluence system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it particularly appealing for electric guitarists and gigging players who want an acoustic that's comfortable, easy to amplify and doesn't feel enormous when you pick it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent overall condition and includes a Fender gig bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The previous owner artwork on the rear of the headstock gives this particular guitar a little individuality, but we've made sure it's clearly photographed so you know exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see and play it, or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA place for players. 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