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This is a good assessment. There is a reason for the name Sweet 16, loved everyone I've played. I would add the H-525 and H-530 in the comfortable and really versatile category. P-90 love.

It's difficult to specify a favorite because there are so many elements to consider. For workmanship, it's the American Eagle. There was an extraordinary amount of hours put in to create one, and they used the finest materials. The acoustic and amplified sound is as good as it gets from the 17" custom carved archtop by Heritage. For elegance in a standard sized full archtop, it's the Johnny Smith. Golden Eagles are damned close. For big sound, the Super Kenny Burrell or Super Eagle. For great sound in a more comfortable archtop format, it's the Sweet 16. For the all around archtop workhorse, it's the H-575. For comfort with a great electric sound, it's the Millie. I like the Millie Eagle 2000. For great electric sound then comfort, it's the Roy Clark. This model has all the good of a 555 with more top territory to show off the wood. For a best buy it's the H-150. The H-137 is another if you want P-90s.

I see I'm not the only one... 535. Just love the craftsman ship that's needed to build these. The size is and tone of course have a huge impact too. Mine is 8 lbs. so it fits me great and with the bit of a chunkier neck it feels nice to fret too.

A very special Heritage and a good story to go with it Mark! This thread inspired me (thanks Tim @Gitfiddler) to get my Super KB and plug it into my new MB California Tweed 4:40. They are a wonderful match. I hereby move the Super KB back to the top of my all time favorite Heritage list. Special thanks to Mark @MartyGrass) for selling it to me! Probably the one i will keep until the end.