Beware of tape near the Heritage logo on the headstock.

[High Flying Bird]

My bud had a nasty ding his guitar repaired.  When the guy pulled the low tack tape off of the head stock it lifted part of the Heritage logo right off.  He said they were not covered by any finish? 

What do you guys think?  Is he full of it?

Any way, be careful. 

[brentrocks]

i believe that the logo is just a rub-on put on over the finish

[Kazwell]

Yeah, its a silkscreen actually. One of those "old school" touches that has been used since the 50's. If one was crazy or stupid enough, they could easily scrape that off with their fingernail

[Thundersteel]

That's why I wish they'd quit using it, and use MOP for the logo.

[High Flying Bird]

That's why I wish they'd quit using it, and use MOP for the logo.

 

A good reason to use the cnc machines.

[Jim W]

You hear about this a lot from guys who buy Gibson Historics.

 

They clean the headstock with polish and it takes the "Les Paul Model" silkscreen off. Then they bitch and moan that it should be under the finish, but that's not how it was done in the 50's. (Not that I think HFB is bitching).

 

It's a no-win situation for Gibson & by extension, Heritage. We want the stuff done the way it was, but with improvements; and you can't have both.

[Spectrum13]

May I suggest an owners manual?

 

If owners knew this could be rubbed off but had Kaswell's explanation it could save some disappointment. Also could make some good case candy.

[Thundersteel]

May I suggest an owners manual?

 

I'd be happier with a longer warranty--but that's another story for another day.

[Spectrum13]

Shorter Headstock but longer warranty.

why is this on the family tree? :police: 

[Thundersteel]

why is this on the family tree?

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Because guitars are made from wood, and wood grows on trees!   

 

You're right; it will be moved! So sorry...