Model

[Keith]

I am trying to find the model # of my guitar.

It was bought in 1991 and it is a Goldtop only #'s

are on the back neck they are G11907.

Any help would be great thanks Keith

[mars_hall]

I am trying to find the model # of my guitar.

It was bought in 1991 and it is a Goldtop only #'s

are on the back neck they are G11907.

Any help would be great thanks Keith

 

Try taking off the control cavity cover and the label usually provides the info

[Hfan]

Hi Keith, Welcome. Have you got any pictures? And yes as Mars said the model# and finish type for that matter should be in the cavity.

[Keith]

Hi Keith, Welcome. Have you got any pictures? And yes as Mars said the model# and finish type for that matter should be in the cavity.

Thank you both it's a H-140 Gold 1990

Do you have a clue what it is worth?

Keith

[golferwave]

Hi Keith, Your serial number indicates a 1990 guitar (G) made on about September 2nd (119 days left in the year) and was the 7th guitar completed that day (07) - As the others have said, remove the back control plate where the tone and volume pots are and on the back side of the plate should be a Heritage decal with the model, finish, and matching headstock serial number to your guitar. Let us know what you find!

[golferwave]

Thank you both it's a H-140 Gold 1990

Do you have a clue what it is worth?

Keith

 

 

Sorry, I was typing while you posted your results.

[brentrocks]

Welcome to the HOC!

 

if its in minty condition w/ OHSC...i would say around $700-$900...if it happens to have some custom order appointments (traps, bound headstock, inlaid headstock, etc) it could be worth more.

 

GOT PICS?

[Keith]

Hi Keith, Your serial number indicates a 1990 guitar (G) made on about September 2nd (119 days left in the year) and was the 7th guitar completed that day (07) - As the others have said, remove the back control plate where the tone and volume pots are and on the back side of the plate should be a Heritage decal with the model, finish, and matching headstock serial number to your guitar. Let us know what you find!

Thanks golferwave great info new here but love this forum already.

Keith

[DetroitBlues]

Usually when someone asks about the value of the guitar, they are looking to cash it in. This forum group also has a great sell and buy section too. You'll have higher success selling here than on Ebay or Craigslist.

[Keith]

Usually when someone asks about the value of the guitar, they are looking to cash it in. This forum group also has a great sell and buy section too. You'll have higher success selling here than on Ebay or Craigslist.

I don't want to sell it just wanted to know the value of it.

Keith

[pegleg32]

Very nice looking guitar Keith. Those are probably schaller pickups.

[Keith]

Very nice looking guitar Keith. Those are probably schaller pickups.

Is that good?

[Hfan]

Is that good?

 

 

Depends who you talk to. Lots of folks here swap out the Schaller p ups and hardware (your hardware appears to be Schaller). Some here leave everything as is. If you do a search here you should find enough old threads on this subject to keep you reading for a long time.

 

If you have the roller bridge just be careful that the string's positions don't shift on their own when changing strings, they can roll on their own. I kind of like the ability to adjust the horizontal position.

 

Did you recently get this guitar? If you want to find out what the p ups are, next string change remove the ring screws and pop them out, should be labeled on the bottom.

 

P.S. Welcome

[Keith]

Depends who you talk to. Lots of folks here swap out the Schaller p ups and hardware (your hardware appears to be Schaller). Some here leave everything as is. If you do a search here you should find enough old threads on this subject to keep you reading for a long time.

 

If you have the roller bridge just be careful that the string's positions don't shift on their own when changing strings, they can roll on their own. I kind of like the ability to adjust the horizontal position.

 

Did you recently get this guitar? If you want to find out what the p ups are, next string change remove the ring screws and pop them out, should be labeled on the bottom.

 

P.S. Welcome

Thanks for the welcome, I bought it new in 1991 for my son but he had no interest in playing.

Now I am thinking on maybe trying to learn but at age 55 not sure if I could learn or if I should give up the idea and just go fishing:)

[Hfan]

Thanks for the welcome, I bought it new in 1991 for my son but he had no interest in playing.

Now I am thinking on maybe trying to learn but at age 55 not sure if I could learn or if I should give up the idea and just go fishing:)

 

I say do both. You have any friends who play and could get you started? Lots of free lessons on the web and you tube I believe. That guitar sounds like it is a closet queen then (new old stock). Too nice to not be played.

[Keith]

I say do both. You have any friends who play and could get you started? Lots of free lessons on the web and you tube I believe. That guitar sounds like it is a closet queen then (new old stock). Too nice to not be played.

It's been in its case for 19 yrs. I hope to give it a try.

Keith

[pegleg32]

Thanks for the welcome, I bought it new in 1991 for my son but he had no interest in playing.

Now I am thinking on maybe trying to learn but at age 55 not sure if I could learn or if I should give up the idea and just go fishing:)

Hey Keith, I started at age 60, but full disclosure, I did play when I was in HS and College, and started playing again when I retired.

[DetroitBlues]

How can HRW be indentified over Schallers?

[DetroitBlues]

I don't want to sell it just wanted to know the value of it.

Keith

 

That's why I said usually... Great guitar, hope it becomes a family heirloom!

[pegleg32]

How can HRW be indentified over Schallers?

 

I believe you will have a dot on the end of the toggleswitch if they are HRW's. It is sometimes hard to see in photos.

 

I'm not sure how they are indentified on the underside of the PU. Others can probably respond to that.

[Blunote]

It's been in its case for 19 yrs. I hope to give it a try.

Keith

 

I'm 53 now. Had some time on my hands between jobs a few year ago and notice an old Ventura dreadnought I'd bought back in my college days that hadn't been played in 25 years or so. Back then I had an interest in learning to play but my efforts to find a reliable instructor and manage school, girls, and work conspired against me Now-a-days there's a lot of resource available on the web to get you started. That helped me a lot. I figure I've played or practiced 2 or 3 hours every day for what is now almost 3 years. Its as if I've finally given expression to my life's passion. I didn't know that until I was 50 years old.

 

You've got a wonderful instrument available to you. All You'll need is an amp, some cables, and a new set of strings.

 

Be careful though. That old Ventura I started with got traded long ago for Gibby Jumbo and Blueridge. Those acoustics now share space with the 3 Heritages I own. It can get to be an expensive obsession for those of us without discipline.

[Keith]

I'm 53 now. Had some time on my hands between jobs a few year ago and notice an old Ventura dreadnought I'd bought back in my college days that hadn't been played in 25 years or so. Back then I had an interest in learning to play but my efforts to find a reliable instructor and manage school, girls, and work conspired against me Now-a-days there's a lot of resource available on the web to get you started. That helped me a lot. I figure I've played or practiced 2 or 3 hours every day for what is now almost 3 years. Its as if I've finally given expression to my life's passion. I didn't know that until I was 50 years old.

 

You've got a wonderful instrument available to you. All You'll need is an amp, some cables, and a new set of strings.

 

Be careful though. That old Ventura I started with got traded long ago for Gibby Jumbo and Blueridge. Those acoustics now share space with the 3 Heritages I own. It can get to be an expensive obsession for those of us without discipline.

Thanks Blunote that makes me feel good I have the amp I bought when I got the guitar.

[ronalr]

Welcome to the HOC Keith ...great looking 140...you can tell it has not been touched much......I say you should try and learn to play...I am 61 and try to play everyday....keeps you young and the brain from cashing in to soon!!

[Hfan]

How can HRW be indentified over Schallers?

There is usually the dot on the p up switch and I believe that the undersides are signed or etched by Ren.

[DetroitBlues]

As far as playing again, youtube brought about me learning how to play guitar again. I pretty much gave up because I couldn't get the feel for tabs and didn't want to pay for video lessons not knowing if they were any good or not...