bebove64 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 hello everybody, it's me again,the guy from Venice-Italy (apologize for my bad english) Please a a look at the picture that I found at this link: http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-super-e...om-2002-natural Why did the change shape at the headstoke?agh!!! does this super eagle come originally from the factory in Kalamazoo? do you know any other example of changing headstoke in Heritage? We've been talkin' a lot 'bout heritage headstoke shape(I really love it Now!) and what I see now? I'm a little bit upset! bebove
barrymclark Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 hello everybody,it's me again,the guy from Venice-Italy (apologize for my bad english) Please a a look at the picture that I found at this link: http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-super-e...om-2002-natural Why did the change shape at the headstoke?agh!!! does this super eagle come originally from the factory in Kalamazoo? do you know any other example of changing headstoke in Heritage? We've been talkin' a lot 'bout heritage headstoke shape(I really love it Now!) and what I see now? I'm a little bit upset! bebove New one on me. This might be one of those one offs like FredZep's Centurion.
brentrocks Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 is that a Delangello style headstock? maybe i spelled that wrong?
bebove64 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 I agree Heritage headstock is a status symbol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pcovers Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 There are parts of i that I like. Some classic archtop elements to it. Looks like it could morph into a something I would prefer as an optional headstock design. There is a proportion problem for me that a good graphics designer could probably resolve.
Patrick Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I know this instrument. Golden Age is located in NJ about 45 minutes from my home. There are other differences between this guitar and a Super Eagle. It has a squared off finger board rather that the cupid's bow and obviously the Florentine cut away rather than the Venecian. It's more like a Super Kenny Burrell than a Super Eagle. The head stock design really fits the size style and shape of the guitar well. I believe that this was made as a one off for someone who just couldn't leave well enough alone . . . . . . much like myself Doesn't have the upgraded binding package either. Also, as the listing says . . . there are "issues"
Patrick Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I know this instrument. Golden Age is located in NJ about 45 minutes from my home. There are other differences between this guitar and a Super Eagle. It has a squared off finger board rather that the cupid's bow and obviously the Florentine cut away rather than the Venecian. It's more like a Super Kenny Burrell than a Super Eagle. The head stock design really fits the size style and shape of the guitar well. I believe that this was made as a one off for someone who just couldn't leave well enough alone . . . . . . much like myself Doesn't have the upgraded binding package either. Also, as the listing says . . . there are "issues" I stand corrected on the binding . . . . it does have the upgrade.
Guest HRB853370 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Looks to me like one of Ed Roman's editions
bebove64 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 I stand corrected on the binding . . . . it does have the upgrade. I agree with you when you say"The head stock design really fits the size style and shape of the guitar well" . It's a really nice headstock for an archtop,but can you imagine a gibson archtop with another shape of headstock, a Benedetto or a D'angelico similar shape?You could change sizes,but not shape;I mean Heritage has its own brand and for me the shape of the headstock is also part of it!(apologize for my bad english again! )
Patrick Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I agree with you when you say"The head stock design really fits the size style and shape of the guitar well" . It's a really nice headstock for an archtop,but can you imagine a gibson archtop with another shape of headstock, a Benedetto or a D'angelico similar shape?You could change sizes,but not shape;I mean Heritage has its own brand and for me the shape of the headstock is also part of it!(apologize for my bad english again! ) What you say is not necessarily true. If you can find the book . . . "D'Angelico, Master Guitar Builder . . What's in a Name" . . . by Frank W/M Green . . . published by Centerstream . . . look at the head stock designs by JohnD'Angelico. There are at least 9 different designs. Also, on the Gibsons . . . the head stock varied by guitar model. The snake head design from Heritage, that we've all come to love, is symbolic to the Heritage brand. I agree. But, for me, it's more about the label inside of the guitar! If it was made at the Parson's Street plant after 1984 . . . then it's a Heritage. Period!! Also, to Brent's point earlier . . . that does look like a D'Angelico design . . . and if you look closely at the bridge base . . . those are definitely D'Angelico inlays
pcovers Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 It is not unusual at all for a maker to have several headstock designs. Archtop guitars have, historically, had oversized headstock designs.
FredZepp Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Here are some better pics... In the past , most of these deviations from Heritage's normal design, have turned out to be done post-production by a luthier. But this one looks good enough to have been done at Parsons St. .. ... stinger with serial number intact and all.... And we know that Heritage have been making other headstocks (D'Angelico) that this could have been derived from. It has an art nouveau flair that would be right at home on a D'Angelico. It would be interesting to know, it would be an expensive option, no doubt.
barrymclark Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 It is very nice. If I had the dough, I'd be on it as I'd dig a Super with a single neck pickup.
H Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Looks to me like one of Ed Roman's editions Nope, just checked and there are definitely no axe wounds or bullet holes
smurph1 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I like the headstock..They should change to that..
Jazzpunk Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I love when these one of a kind Heritage guitars pop up! Very cool. I'd love to learn more about the history of this one. Seems they wouldn't do a headstock like that for the average Joe which makes me wonder who the order was for.
koula901 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Who????? Oh, no! Let's not dredge up He Who Shall Remain Nameless.
smurph1 Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 Oh, no! Let's not dredge up He Who Shall Remain Nameless. WHO? (Sorry I couldn't resist it..)
rooster Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 I AM the only one who likes the Heritage headstock. Hope they always offer the original as an option -- my H150s would look weird with a wide 'stock. rooster.
Patrick Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 hello everybody,it's me again,the guy from Venice-Italy (apologize for my bad english) Please a a look at the picture that I found at this link: http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-super-e...om-2002-natural Why did the change shape at the headstoke?agh!!! does this super eagle come originally from the factory in Kalamazoo? do you know any other example of changing headstoke in Heritage? We've been talkin' a lot 'bout heritage headstoke shape(I really love it Now!) and what I see now? I'm a little bit upset! bebove Attention mgoetting
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