Heritage H150 makeover

[SlappyTappy]

I recently installed a set of Duncan Alnico II Pro's in double cream (don't ask where I got em) in my H150 and I really dig the look compared to the aged nickel. And the Alnico II Pros have way more mids than the scooped sounding 59s, with a fatter/rounder response overall. I dig it!

 

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[MartyGrass]

I really like that look.

 

I'm wondering about the bridge, TP and a possible poker chip. Just wonderin', not even sayin'.

[SlappyTappy]

I actually put a TonePros in and the acoustic volume of the guitar dropped noticeably, overall it sounded a lot less rich. Although I prefer it aesthetically, I can NOT screw with the tone of this guitar, it's too good.

 

I also have matching poker chip, and vintage switch knob, but I prefer to see as much of the maple as possible

[MartyGrass]

I don't really have any use for a poker chip either except for that retro look. Even as a kid I thought you'd have to be pretty dense if you couldn't figure out the toggle switch.

 

Speaking of unnecessary labels, here's a bunch of them.

 

http://www.dumbwarnings.com/

 

Schaller makes excellent hardware. I haven't changed out any of it personally.

 

I guess you're not going for that classic 50s burst look and favor function instead.

[DetroitBlues]

My H-140 should look just like your H-150 when its all said and done.... Love the way it looks.

[FredZepp]

YES... I really like the look.

 

And it sounds like you like the tone better also..... that's a winner.

[skydog52]

Hard to improve on the looks of that one, but you did. Turned out nice and you found the tone you want. Win Win

 

Great looking top. +1 on seeing as much maple as possible.

 

[schundog]

I prefer the look of "worn" covered humbuckers, even though my G-Brand LP Classic doesn't have them, but the top on your guitar is fantastic! That's what I'd like in a 150, for sure.

[kbp810]

I prefer the look of nickle covers, polished or worn, myself - but it's hard to argue with your results, looks fantastic

[squawken]

I have the Alnico II's in my Gary Moore-love them. Credit goes to Brent though-he put them in before I bought it.

[tulk1]

I like both looks. Each has it's own merit. I do agree with the no-switch "poker chip". Never heard that term before, but I get it. My 157 didn't have one. Didn't miss it. Anyway, cool looking guitar, whatever scheme it's sporting!!

[brentrocks]

i like the look of the double creams

[H]

That's a fantastic grain swirl in the lower bass bout! My OSB 170 has the same oval grain going on in the same spot.

 

Beautiful guitar