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[renrut]

Hello Everyone,

 

Chuck here, aka, renrut. Just got my Prospect today, through kindly dealings w/ mgoetting. All I can say is, thank you Mark, and thank you HOC faithful. This is one beautiful instrument. Prior to running into the forum I had no idea that Heritage was a viable alternative to the hum-drum. That has changed and I am a convert. Pissed, you can say that here, right, the afternoon away playing it although I have plenty to do around the house. Haven't had an afternoon like this since Margo, but we shan't go there.

 

You've all seen the original post prior to my purchase. Yeah, she's been fussed with a bit, but nothing evil. Nothing that detracts from her overall appeal. But damn can she sing. I was told by Mark, and noticed on the label in the body cavity that she's a Blues Deluxe. The label said "ED Roman Blues Deluxe". Which if I recall is how I discovered Heritage. On his site I came upon many disparaging remarks re: Heritage. I checked them out anyway. All I can say is "Why do People have to be like that?" I assume they had a falling out, but dude, "MOVE ON"!

 

For those of you that deal with, and know the folks at Heritage, please thank them for me. Tell them that I will spread the word. Like most of you out there I've been playing a long time, on and off. Playing today has given me new direction. A desire to progress, a wonderful instrument and the means to progress with.

 

I recently parted with a '74 SG that IVe ahd for 27 years, but rarely played. Been mainly wooden music when I did play, now that's about to change.

 

Ya'all be well, smile alot. I read the posts each day. Don't reply much, cause that's just who I am. But I'm still watching and laughing with each of you.

 

Peace,

renrut

[tulk1]

Chuck, welcome to the Prospect Club!! I mentioned before, and do quite frequently, the Prospect is one of the hidden gems at Heritage. Those of us that have them (and, ahem! keep them!!) know what a marvel they are. And that ER had something to do with yours, just gives it that much more story behind it. To say they all had a "falling out" is putting it mildly. But it doesn't distract from the fact that you now have a marvelous guitar. Anyway, welcome, again. Would love to see your own pictures of that beauty.

 

... and Mark, once again, cool that you rescued that guitar and found it a good home.

[renrut]

Thanks Kenny, You post alot and I see you perusing the site on a regular basis. I like you already.

 

Chuck

[jazzrat]

Big congrats Chuck.

The Prospect has been on my radar lately and you got a nice one for a good price.

Enjoy!

[FredZepp]

Well, renrut... that is a pretty cool tale of finding the wizards in Kalamazoo.

And you made it through with a Prospect to reward your efforts.

 

It's no surprise that it's a sweet one.. Enjoy that axe...

 

I bet some here want to see some pics of it, let me see if I can get you started...

[renrut]

Hey Zepp, It looks JUST like that one.

[FredZepp]

Hey Zepp, It looks JUST like that one.

If I'm not mistaken.... it IS that one....

[pegleg32]

Welcome renut, that is a nice looking guitar.

[High Flying Bird]

For those of you that deal with, and know the folks at Heritage, please thank them for me. Tell them that I will spread the word.

 

Tell them yourself next summer. Meet you there.

[brentrocks]

Congrats!!!

[barrymclark]

Awesome! Welcome, Renrut!

[H]

Welcome to the forum, Renrut :)There's a wide variety of people here, mostly American but a few European too. One thing we all have in common - the fantastic guitars made by Heritage. Can you stop at one?

 

BTW, can anyone give me a brief set of differences between the Prospect and the H-535? The photos look pretty similar to my 535...

[tulk1]

Welcome to the forum, Renrut :)There's a wide variety of people here, mostly American but a few European too. One thing we all have in common - the fantastic guitars made by Heritage. Can you stop at one?

 

BTW, can anyone give me a brief set of differences between the Prospect and the H-535? The photos look pretty similar to my 535...

Prospect -1 1/4" inch shorter body than the 535; 15" width vs 16" on the 535; 1/8" narrower at the rim; floating center block vs solid block. Except in the ERDB, which has a solid center block like the 535. Construction is the same with laminate top and back, solid rims. In one respect, it is a smaller version of the 535, adding a floating block. But really, it holds it's own.

 

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H 535 Specifications :

 

24 3/4" scale

 

22 fret bound rosewood fingerboard

dot inlays on one piece mahogony neck

18" long semi-hollowbody

16" body with 1-5/8" rim

 

laminated cream bound curly maple top

and back withsolid curly maple rim.

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Prospect STD :

 

Neck : 17 degree peghead pitch; one piece mahogany neck.

 

Fingerboard : 24 3/4" scale rosewood cream bound fingerboard with 22 frets; mother of pearl position markers.

 

Body : Double cutaway; semi-hollow body with floating center block; cream bound laminated curly maple top and back; solid curly maple rim; with f-holes; with cream pickguard.

 

Body Size :

Rim Thickness - 1 1/2"

Body Width - 15"

Body Length - 16 3/4"

[ronalr]

Congratulations Chuck and welcome to the world of Heritage...that is a great looking guitar you got there....enjoy it!!

[chico]

Prospect -1 1/4" inch shorter body than the 535; 15" width vs 16" on the 535; 1/8" narrower at the rim; floating center block vs solid block. Except in the ERDB, which has a solid center block like the 535. Construction is the same with laminate top and back, solid rims. In one respect, it is a smaller version of the 535, adding a floating block. But really, it holds it's own.

 

-----------------------------------

H 535 Specifications :

 

24 3/4" scale

 

22 fret bound rosewood fingerboard

dot inlays on one piece mahogony neck

18" long semi-hollowbody

16" body with 1-5/8" rim

 

laminated cream bound curly maple top

and back withsolid curly maple rim.

---------------------------------------------

Prospect STD :

 

Neck : 17 degree peghead pitch; one piece mahogany neck.

 

Fingerboard : 24 3/4" scale rosewood cream bound fingerboard with 22 frets; mother of pearl position markers.

 

Body : Double cutaway; semi-hollow body with floating center block; cream bound laminated curly maple top and back; solid curly maple rim; with f-holes; with cream pickguard.

 

Body Size :

Rim Thickness - 1 1/2"

Body Width - 15"

Body Length - 16 3/4"

 

 

which is why you will want to own one of each, sooner rather than later in most cases.

 

By the way, Chico runs right through your state, along the route of 66, say hi to em for me!

 

and welcome. don't be shy, post your ramblings we will look forward to them as you discover your Heritage..

[mark555]

Hi and welcome, here in England we also know that Ed Roman is a total idiot. Glad you love your guitar, join in the threads and get to know us.

[renrut]

Sounds like the man's reputation precedes him-by an ocean. Thanks for the how do and I will join the group discussion from time to time. How did you come across the Heritage brand from across the pond?

 

Just one last thing, is Bob your uncle?

 

Chuck

[mark555]

Sounds like the man's reputation precedes him-by an ocean. Thanks for the how do and I will join the group discussion from time to time. How did you come across the Heritage brand from across the pond?

 

Just one last thing, is Bob your uncle?

 

Chuck

 

When they first started out a couple of shops took them on over here, but they didn't sell as the power of the brand is too big in England. People aspired to Gibson and Fender, so we didn't see them much for years after that. However, in and among, I had never forgotten that there was these ex Gibson guys making batter quality stuff at less expense. Over the years I would keep seeing the odd Heritage crop up, always when I had no money, but I kept on researching them on the net, learning as much about them as I could. I found the most stunning H150, second hand, and again when I couldn't afford one. Eventually I found a 555 hanging on the wall of a big guitar shop and as no one wanted it I bid them down a further £100 on the used price and bought it.

 

Despite what Patrick says ( and I don't mean this disrespectfully to him) No matter how hard you try and sell the brand, if the buyer isn't going to buy it, he won't, and the retailer loses the customer. Very few guitar players in the younger age will have the independence of mind not to follow the crowd, and so Heritage just doesn't seem to sell too well at all over here, it's the discerning few who hunt them out and buy them - it took me quite a while to find mine.

 

No, Bob's not my uncle, I have a Paul, David, John, Roger, but no Bob. However, one of the fish in the tank at the surgery where my wife is a nurse is called bob, cause as I read the lips of the other fish, they are all shouting his name.

 

By the way, has Joe Joe moved back to Tuscon yet?

[jjkrause84]

Mark is right BUT.....

 

This does NOT mean that Heritage's are not still over-priced here......this is rip-oof Britain we're talking about and we like to take the act of ripping ourselves* off quite seriously.

 

 

 

*Yes I've thrown myself in with the 'British' categorization...it's been 4 years and I'll be here for the foreseeabel future so, why not?

[smurph1]

Welcome..Renrut..If I have already welcomed you forgive me..I too just purchased a semi-hollow Heritage (H-535) direct from the factory at PSPIII..Words cannot describe my delight with this instrument..I have always been a blues player and the guitar fits me to a T..