ElNumero

My 25th 535 only has a commemorative truss rod cover

I totally agree huge mistake on their part. They could’ve put 40 on the 12th fret or something to commemorate it and to set it apart, other than the fact that you have to look at the serial number to know it’s a 2025 Guitar.I

Sorry Rich you keep lamenting about that and I’m sitting here with two of them in my closet!! no you can’t have one

Why would they sell off the templates and to whom?? Makes no sense

Built 40 years after the plant opened in 85.

FYI- I purchased a 2016 new old stock H155M in vintage wine burst last year at the plant. It was hanging in the showroom and I couldn’t resist. They made me a very sweet deal. They buffed it, gave it a PLEK job, and a setup before shipping it out to me. Heritage takes care of their HOC constituents.

Because the Ox population is dwindling.....

Your kidding! Victor came to PSP that year and was actively marketing his book. I believe he secured quite a few orders. Its a great book, I didn't buy one ( I think they were about $40 back then). Haven't heard from him in a long time.....

What brand you using?

I just bought a nice mint condition Gretsch G 5420 T from a local fellow and he included in the deal a little Marshall MG 50 DFX amp. My first thought was what do I need this for? But once I plugged it in and played around with it it’s a nifty little amp that I think I will keep if not for any reason it’s a great practice amp. My other favorite go to, although it’s not really a modeling amp, is my deluxe, Reverb tone master. I absolutely love that amp. The versatility is amazing and it does sound like a deluxe reverb.

I am happy they are selling robustly! And I am glad you are enjoying yours as well. I just hope Heritage keeps manufacturing their standard line as I believe there is a market, they are great guitars in their own right. If I could afford a CC I would buy one. But being retired and on a fixed income has its limitations

I have both Dan!!!

That analogy is not completely accurate! As I said, I am not the bean counter for Heritage, but I would be willing to bet that their CC sales are less than 10% of their total sales. Now in terms of revenue, yes, they realize a larger profit margin % with the CC line. But think about all the international sales they do each month, and I am pretty sure they are mostly from the standard lineup. If you beg to differ, lets hear it!!

Thanks for the hundreds of suggestions peeps, ya'll are awesome, which is why I am on here so much! 🤷‍♀️

I would have to disagree and say that if they did that, it would be the dumbest marketing move they could possibly make! Why get rid of your bread and butter? Granted, the Standard line is not cheap anymore, but the CC line is stratospheric in price! I think having an Asian line, an affordable USA Standard line and the CC (for the snobs, just kidding of course) is the right direction to go in. But hey, I am not the bean counter for Heritage, so I know nuttin.