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My First Heritage (535), With Video!


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Well this guitar has been my first experience with Heritage, and I still love playing it as much as the day I got it. Here's a video of me playing it!

 

 

I don't want this to come off like an advertisement, but this video also happens to be for a contest, so if you'd like to go to the youtube page and give it a "thumbs up", and support the only Heritage in the running, I would really appreciate it! :icon_thumleft:

 

I plan on becoming a relatively frequent member of the forum, so don't think I'm just sharing the video for publicity. I'd love to hear any feedback as well!

 

Thanks,

Erik

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Nice bluesy playing and congratulations on the nice looking 535!! Welcome to the HOC, you will get a lot out of it if you stick around, I guarantee it!

 

:)

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Nice playing Erik, liked the shift into the woman tone a lot :)

 

Welcome to the HOC :)

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Congrats on the 535, they are awesome guitars. I think your video highlights just how versatile they are. Good luck with your contest, but win or lose, you've got a great guitar future ahead of you!

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Wow, thank you everybody! The contest is held by Guitar World and Dunlop, and the entry must be based on the riff in this video:

 

As you can tell if you watched the video, the prize is a nice wah pedal. The winner is the person with the most thumbs up on their video, and I'm currently in second place to this guy:

 

Here's the link to my video if you would like to vote for me :smile_mini2:

 

As for my setup, I was playing through a Catalinbread Formula No 5, which went into my Twin Reverb, and then I daisy chained it with my Egnater Tweaker, which goes into the bottom 2x12 with 2 Tone Tubby ceramic San Rafael speakers. I really love the sound I get from those two amp put together! I mic'ed it with an SM57 sitting about 2.5 feet back.

 

It's really nice to see that there is a welcoming community here!

 

Thank you again,

Erik

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Nice playing Erik, welcome to the HOC. Look forward to more from you.

 

gave you a thumbs up too.

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Erik, sorry, I don't think you have a chance. The other musician had it all over you with his understated playing. He revealed a charming melodic sensibility, playing well inside the changes of that particular tune. His playing was a testimony to the art of leaving space in a solo, letting the tune breathe, giving the listener just a chance to absorb the harmonic subtleties of his impeccable phrasing. And that wonderful woody tone one can get only with a spruce top gave a clarity to his playing which allowed us to appreciate the subtle voicings of those beautifully arpeggiated passages and the intricacies of the chord soloing in that middle sixteen. I heard Jim Hall, Kessel, and a hint of Wes in his playing. Your workmanlike approach to the tune was admirable, especially in consideration of the limitations of your instrument. But the other player's restraint and taste, not to mention cutting edge eyewear, show him to be clearly the superior artist. Best wishes for you in your development as a guitarist....

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Erik, sorry, I don't think you have a chance. The other musician had it all over you with his understated playing. He revealed a charming melodic sensibility, playing well inside the changes of that particular tune. His playing was a testimony to the art of leaving space in a solo, letting the tune breathe, giving the listener just a chance to absorb the harmonic subtleties of his impeccable phrasing. And that wonderful woody tone one can get only with a spruce top gave a clarity to his playing which allowed us to appreciate the subtle voicings of those beautifully arpeggiated passages and the intricacies of the chord soloing in that middle sixteen. I heard Jim Hall, Kessel, and a hint of Wes in his playing. Your workmanlike approach to the tune was admirable, especially in consideration of the limitations of your instrument. But the other player's restraint and taste, not to mention cutting edge eyewear, show him to be clearly the superior artist. Best wishes for you in your development as a guitarist....

Ha,ha... you made me check out the other guys vid with this post... what I heard was...ummm, unexpected.

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Erik, sorry, I don't think you have a chance. The other musician had it all over you with his understated playing. He revealed a charming melodic sensibility, playing well inside the changes of that particular tune. His playing was a testimony to the art of leaving space in a solo, letting the tune breathe, giving the listener just a chance to absorb the harmonic subtleties of his impeccable phrasing. And that wonderful woody tone one can get only with a spruce top gave a clarity to his playing which allowed us to appreciate the subtle voicings of those beautifully arpeggiated passages and the intricacies of the chord soloing in that middle sixteen. I heard Jim Hall, Kessel, and a hint of Wes in his playing. Your workmanlike approach to the tune was admirable, especially in consideration of the limitations of your instrument. But the other player's restraint and taste, not to mention cutting edge eyewear, show him to be clearly the superior artist. Best wishes for you in your development as a guitarist....

 

yo- that is the most sardonic, wry, piece of criticism I have ever heard...after I read your critique, I had to look at the other guy's video...wow... excellent critique, and a spot on analysis! Erik, you go man! (you know yo is just messing with you right?) that was very nice and I gave you a thumbs up!...

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yo- that is the most sardonic, wry, piece of criticism I have ever heard...after I read your critique, I had to look at the other guy's video...wow... excellent critique, and a spot on analysis! Erik, you go man! (you know yo is just messing with you right?) that was very nice and I gave you a thumbs up!...

 

Haha yeah, I know it was a joke :D and thank you for the compliment and the thumbs up! It's actually getting really close (I'm currently down by 5!).

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Nice playing Eric, I can't believe I let curiosity get the best of me and looked at the other video. Good luck Erick, you sounded great.

 

pat

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Welcome to the HOC and what a great vid...excellent tone and outstanding playing...got my vote :icon_thumright:

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