Guest HRB853370 Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Well, there was a puncture in the box, but it did not do any damage to the case. USPS got it here in one business day, it shipped out from Illinois on Saturday, and the mail lady just delivered it. It is stunning to say the least. Scott, who sold it to me, is going to join the forum as he still has a Heritage White Dove. Good transaction with him. I hate getting a guitar in the middle of the day, it makes me want to take the rest of the day off!! I can only attache 4 pics at a time so part two follows!
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 That's a beauty! Thanks, the only flaw with the guitar is a very small crack in the top veneer of the pickguard, visible in the first photo, just in front of the neck pickup. I am told these types of things are common with those pickguards. I am not sweating it, it is hardly visible and does not affect the playablility whatsoever. And the seller disclosed it to me beforehand.
Spectrum13 Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks, the only flaw with the guitar is a very small crack in the top veneer of the pickguard, visible in the first photo, just in front of the neck pickup. I am told these types of things are common with those pickguards. I am not sweating it, it is hardly visible and does not affect the playablility whatsoever. And the seller disclosed it to me beforehand. Will, Is the finger board ebony or rosewood? Still can't tell.
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Will, Is the finger board ebony or rosewood? Still can't tell. That would be Rosewood Dan
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 One of the pots (the tone control for the bridge pup) seems to be binding. It turns about 3/4 of the way ok, then is very difficult to turn the rest of the way, it even makes a little sound. Not sure what to do about that. It works ok however. The sound is much darker and warmer than my other two AT's. I have not done an ABC comparison, but it sounds very jazzy, especially with the neck pickup and about 5 on the neck tone control. The neck is chunkier than my 550 and 555, but very fast! I think I am lovin it.
Patrick Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Well, there was a puncture in the box, but it did not do any damage to the case. USPS got it here in one business day, it shipped out from Illinois on Saturday, and the mail lady just delivered it. It is stunning to say the least. Scott, who sold it to me, is going to join the forum as he still has a Heritage White Dove. Good transaction with him. I hate getting a guitar in the middle of the day, it makes me want to take the rest of the day off!! I can only attache 4 pics at a time so part two follows! Stunning guitar! It'll give a whole new meaning to "playin' the blues' Enjoy your new guitar. . . and your new guitar day.
FrankV Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 That's a beauty. Photos are excellent and HUGE! Enjoy!
ronalr Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Congratulations Will...I really like the color....everyone should have at least 1 blue guitar ...great pictures
FredZepp Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 OH yeah... great looking guitar... a little fine tuning to your preferences and you'll be set....
Steiner Posted November 15, 2010 Posted November 15, 2010 Oh How I do love those Kalamazoo 575s! Welcome to nirvana. Beautiful guitar. I'd say enjoy but that would be redundant.
peteraltongreen Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Wow,That's a real beauty.We tend not to get the unusual coloured Heritage guitars here in England.I could really go for that one ! Have you tried an electronic solvent cleaner on your sticking pot ? Whatever you do,don't use WD40.It'll kill it,and coat it with oil ! Try a Tandy solvent,or similar for electronic use,but spray some on a piece of paper first,let it dry.If it leaves a deposit on the paper,don't buy it ! Peter Alton Green.
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 I noticed in one of the photos there is an extra hole in the pickguard bracket, that is drilled through the binding, but no screw in it. The other hole, in the rim, has screw. Wonder if it was left off intentionally?
tulk1 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 I noticed in one of the photos there is an extra hole in the pickguard bracket, that is drilled through the binding, but no screw in it. The other hole, in the rim, has screw. Wonder if it was left off intentionally? Is it possible the pickguard was installed after it left the factory?
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Wow,That's a real beauty.We tend not to get the unusual coloured Heritage guitars here in England.I could really go for that one ! Have you tried an electronic solvent cleaner on your sticking pot ? Whatever you do,don't use WD40.It'll kill it,and coat it with oil ! Try a Tandy solvent,or similar for electronic use,but spray some on a piece of paper first,let it dry.If it leaves a deposit on the paper,don't buy it ! Peter Alton Green. Peter, so pull the knob off and then spray some of that cleaner (I have some) into the shaft?
koula901 Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Congrats, Skinslammer! I'll bet you're relieved that it came intact, after all the bad luck that has plagued some on the HOC.
peteraltongreen Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Peter, so pull the knob off and then spray some of that cleaner (I have some) into the shaft? Hi Skinslammer, No.I'll explain with photo's.I tend to forget I sometimes don't give clear instructions ! 1) Guitar,Solvent with extension pipe,Dental or other mirror. 2) How Potentiometer looks out of guitar.Note where the extension tube is trying to reach. 3) Example of how potentiometer is mounted in my guitar. 4) Check in your guitar,with dental or other mirror,how pot.is mounted in guitar,note where connecting tags are.This is the area where to solvent should be sprayed. (Through the slot in the pot ! ) All pictures won't load,as there is too much content. SEE PART 2 FOR CONCLUSION Peter Alton Green
peteraltongreen Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Peter, so pull the knob off and then spray some of that cleaner (I have some) into the shaft? PART 2 : 4) See previous entry. 5) Position solvent can with extension pipe through the 'F' hole on the guitar,into the slot & squirt in solvent.You don't need too much. 6) Rotate the knob on the pot. you have just squirted,left & right a few times,to work in the solvent. The pot. should now be smooth & crackle free. I know I keep saying this : DON'T USE WD40 for this operation. Peter Alton Green
JeffB Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Really nice looking guitar. Absolutely. Whats it with all the 575's lately? Or have I just become more aware of them?
peteraltongreen Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Really nice looking guitar. Absolutely. Whats it with all the 575's lately? Or have I just become more aware of them? Hey Tully, They've always been great.I've loved mine since 1988.It still takes my breath away. Peter Alton Green
JeffB Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Hey Tully, They've always been great.I've loved mine since 1988.It still takes my breath away. Peter Alton Green Yeah. I can see why.
FredZepp Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Great "pot-cleaning" tutorial there, P.A.G. ..!!! Really... pics and nice detail, well done.
peteraltongreen Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Great "pot-cleaning" tutorial there, P.A.G. ..!!! Really... pics and nice detail, well done. :icon_thumright Thanks Fred. There was one more picture to go.I'd sized them a little larger than usual,so they were easier to see.It's enclosed here.I thought that everyone knew how to turn a knob anyway ! It was a bit difficult posing the pix & taking them at the same time.You should see the failures ! Ha. Peter Alton Green
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