rockabilly69

I have those in my H150, but magnet is not reversed (On don't use the out of phase sound much)

you ain't kidding.

Yes they do have a HIstoric version, but the new USA versions are GREAT and way less money, $1800 with hardshell case before any discounts! And the TV color is the best I've seen in years. I absolutely love mine! I had a 1955 LP Special here at the house, and frankly this one sounds just as good!

Stoptail and ABR looks plain wrong on a Jr/Special style guitar, and frankly, I think that pickguard looks goofy! They should follow the contours of the body better. I think the pickguard that forum member Cryoman made for these guitars is the shape that Heritage should go with. Using this kind of pickguard would give Heritage their own identidy/uniqueness. I also think the color is too banana yellow instead of the cooler wheat colored yellow of the vintage Specials. Right now this is a competitive market for Jr/Special style guitars as Gibson USA is making great versions of these for a low price. I think this is a fail.

great!

lets hear a demo!

I saw one from this era with a stock a Nashville bridge and regular tailpiece, and I've seen many Grover tuners from that era in Chrome (they came in Chrome and Nickel). But why they would mount single screw style pickups in dual hole Shaller rings is betond me. The pickguard and poker chip could be factory, the pickguard has the factory shape. I think it would hard to get more the 2K for this guitar.

That pickguard design is great and really works with that guitar!

I've never owned one of those but I've always liked them! That's a great looking one!

I've had few really good guitars that I sent down the road for one reason or another, but I kept all the guitars that I love! I traded a 1962 Brown Fender Super amp that I wished I had back though. It needed some work at the time and I really didn't know anybody that could work on it! Since then I've friended some great amp guys!

that's a beauty

This one surely floats my boat, and I would like it more with an H tailpiece, some black with silver reflector knobs, and all nickel hardware. I can wish

I own one wah pedal and haven't used it in over 10 years. So obviously not a problem I share, but I'm sure a little DeOxit in the pot and then some fader lube and you should be good to go!

Great color on that one!

Well if sounds better than the STR in the bass even better yet!!! I bet it records great. The guy makes some good sounding amps. Lately, since I've been playing with my rock and roll band, I've been playing bigger 50 watt amps and actually having the time of my life

Congrats on your new toys! Both great amps! A few years back my close friend Troy brought his Swart STR over to my studio with his custom shop Gibson ES-330 (an absolute monster of a guitar) and I was knocked out by the tone he got out of that combo!

Mark, right there, is why I went solo! I have a band band, and a duet, but I make most of my money as a solo! Good luck with your new drummer, and sorry to hear of your friend's passing.

...good to see things are rolling along. "New Dave" seems like a good fit!

I like 10's on my electrics (except my two banjocasters which use 9's) , 12's on acoustics, 12 or 13's on resos (if it will work without the cone rattling I use 12's). I play so much that anything heavier hurts my hands.

Mark, take this for what it's worth. Most musicians/bands that I go to see are playing too loud on stage, ESPECIALLY rock musicians. Learning to play to the limits of your PA is just as important as getting the songs down. And on top of that, learning how to not kill the audience with excessive volume is just as important. It's the mark of a true amateur when they are turning up their PA, to get over the already TOO LOUD guitar amps. You're on the right track rehearsing with your PA the way you intent to play. Maybe you can stage some practice performances for honest friends who can give you some feedback on the volume levels. I do think it would be a good idea to budget for some powered monitor speakers that you can add to you 600 watt PA. But you have to be very conscious of loud monitoring as the reflected sounds of monitors can wreak havoc on the overal sound! Good luck on the quest.