1988 H 170 Custom

[brentrocks]

I took a chance on another EBAY find...a 1988 H 170 custom order. I knew going into it that it had a minor headstock repair, but the original owner said that it was repaired at Heritage (eventhough he had no proof to back it up)it looked like a good repair, so i gave it a shot. The price was definately right.

 

The first sign that told me it was a custom order was the ebony fretboard, coupled with the bound/inlayed headstock and the chrome covered Schallers....this one was way off the beaten path for a stock H 170 from that era.

 

As i began to tear the guitar down for a string change and cleanng, i noticed that the neck had a monster bow...probably because it was set up for slide, because it was nowhere near playable any other way. 2 complete turns on the truss rod brought it back to a reasonable action.

 

The headstock repair apperars to be a minor repaired crack, not a clean break. Very well done, and apperars to be solid!

 

Steel wool on the fretboard and frets, some lemon oil, guitar polish and a new set of DiAdarrio 10s....it was ready to ROCK!!!!

 

I love the older Schaller pups...they are hotter, but still give you great clean tones!!! Good for ROCK!

 

 

 

 

Some new decor for my guitar room....

[MartyGrass]

That's a cute rascal with a very nice cap on it.

 

There's not much that 170 can't handle. I like the size, the weight and the high fret access.

 

You did very very well, sir.

[LK155]

Very nice snag, Brentley.

 

I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too.

Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well......

 

[kbp810]

Yet another fantastic snag by the master of snagging!

[koula901]

Snaggle Puss! Great snag! Nice top on that one.

[FredZepp]

The top , neck , headstock... even the back is cool on that one.

 

A bargain on a cool older Heritage... I like that.

 

Very Cool.

[skydog52]

 

 

That top is on fire. Nice one Brent. You could open up a dealership!

[Millennium Maestro]

Nice clean bookmatch.... Just dont look at the heel and play the neck with gloves on and fingers cut off... LOL

 

 

I am just being a Richard... Dont take me serious!

[smurph1]

That's Sweet Brent!! Love the flame on the top!!

[smurph1]

by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans?

[Guest HRB853370]

Very nice snag, Brentley.

 

I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too.

Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well......

 

 

The trick is to use your small children's worn out socks, they don't look sloppy by extending out from the stand like adult socks do!

[tulk1]

Brent, yet another really cool, old school Heritage saved by you. A little sanding and refin on that neck wouldn't hurt. And it'd be like new. Nice color, too. A bit browner than we're seeing now on ASB?

[brentrocks]

by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans?

that is my newly decorated guitar room with RED LED lights and new guitar lamp with Red bulb...so i can tun off the flouesent and eliminate the hummmm.

[brentrocks]

Brent, yet another really cool, old school Heritage saved by you. A little sanding and refin on that neck wouldn't hurt. And it'd be like new. Nice color, too. A bit browner than we're seeing now on ASB?

i have thought about taking it to Pete for a refin on the back of the neck, since it is just natural (no stain) with a black stinger, it should be an easy fix..but it will prob cost near $100, so i dont know if i will do it right now?

[brentrocks]

The trick is to use your small children's worn out socks, they don't look sloppy by extending out from the stand like adult socks do!

that is a great idea!

[NoNameBand]

by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans?

 

More like Holland. Looks very ominous.

[tulk1]

Very nice snag, Brentley.

 

I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too.

Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well......

 

C'mon, Lyle. Fretrest 100E. Guaranteed non-reactive on Nitro finishes. Been using them for years. And, you get to wear your socks.

 

[MartyGrass]

C'mon, Lyle. Fretrest 100E. Guaranteed non-reactive on Nitro finishes. Been using them for years. And, you get to wear your socks.

 

 

 

I've never used that. I'd worry that someone would knock the guitar off.

[tulk1]

I've never used that. I'd worry that someone would knock the guitar off.

Nope. Never happens/happened. It's a lot more secure than you might imagine. And it's very portable. Another plus is that its all one piece. No chance of loosing parts.

[fxdx99]

Nice, Brent - has the original pointy cutaways. The neck repair shouldn't be a big deal if you can get it set up the way you want. Probably is a really nice slide guitar, tho - put an open E on it and crank a little Fillmore to jam out with.

 

You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace

 

btw - how do you get the pics aligned like for your signature?

[NoNameBand]

Ultimate Support has it all figured out.

 

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GS1000/

[SouthpawGuy]

Gotta love those 170s Brent, nice one. Congrats.

[MartyGrass]

 

You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace

 

 

 

Donations accepted!

[brentrocks]

Nice, Brent - has the original pointy cutaways. The neck repair shouldn't be a big deal if you can get it set up the way you want. Probably is a really nice slide guitar, tho - put an open E on it and crank a little Fillmore to jam out with.

 

You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace

 

btw - how do you get the pics aligned like for your signature?

 

Thanks Randy!!!

 

i love the pointy cutaways too!!

 

what i do is make one pic in eack of my photobucket folders "tiny" and add them to my sig....did you notice i lined all mine up by build date???

[NoNameBand]

Thanks Randy!!!

 

i love the pointy cutaways too!!

 

what i do is make one pic in eack of my photobucket folders "tiny" and add them to my sig....did you notice i lined all mine up by build date???

 

You photobucket Guys have all together. Looks great in your signature. I will need to acquire a few more Heritages before I need to learn to use Photobucket. Its a goal.