blueox Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 "It is the asymmetric design of the upper horn that makes this guitar so cool. This design is "out of the box" and certainly does not conform to the now defaulted guitar shapes & forms of the 1950s . . . As mentioned, I own a 2110 H-110, but it's so customized that it doesn't directly relate to a factory model. I spec-ed mine with a chambered body that was further carved under the top, with an added f-hole for good measure. These features and the SD Seth Lover pickups gave me the flowing, open sound that I was after. The body shape is what originally attracted me to the H-110, and mine still has that in common with the stock version, of course. While I like my classic shaped H-150, I also enjoy going off-the-wall a little as with the H-110. When Heritage came up with this model, I really had to applaud whoever was responsible, and I would like to see more instruments that go beyond the status quo. Of course, good designs have stood the test of time, but guitarists should try to step away from the pack in sound as well as visually, and the H-110 fills the bill.
DetroitBlues Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 As mentioned, I own a 2110 H-110, but it's so customized that it doesn't directly relate to a factory model. I spec-ed mine with a chambered body that was further carved under the top, with an added f-hole for good measure. These features and the SD Seth Lover pickups gave me the flowing, open sound that I was after. The body shape is what originally attracted me to the H-110, and mine still has that in common with the stock version, of course. While I like my classic shaped H-150, I also enjoy going off-the-wall a little as with the H-110. When Heritage came up with this model, I really had to applaud whoever was responsible, and I would like to see more instruments that go beyond the status quo. Of course, good designs have stood the test of time, but guitarists should try to step away from the pack in sound as well as visually, and the H-110 fills the bill.
Gitfiddler Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 While the H-110 isn't my favorite guitar design, it is a unique guitar made ONLY by Heritage. The Millenium and 155 designs are also unique to Heritage. That plus the ability to further customize virtually any Heritage model is truly amazing when you think about it.
DetroitBlues Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Prospect is a Heritage original design too, isn't it?
Gitfiddler Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Prospect is a Heritage original design too, isn't it? Sorta. There have been similar designs made by Japanese builders in the 70's and 80's.
VJonathan Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Blueox, how much of the top did you carve down on your H110? Based on the photos Jimbob posted of his H110 a while back, it looks like the top is close to a half inch. Is your top carved as thin as a 335/535 or thicker? If you have an exact dimension that would be great. I can only imagine, a thinner top and added F-hole only adds to a warmer tone. Also, do you have any feed back issues with the modified chamber? I am very close to pulling the trigger on this guitar so any additional information you can share is greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
Jimbob Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Yeah, the top on my 110 is indeed very thick. My 170 top is almost identical. BTW, here's some old dude playing a 110.....LOL.
H Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Just thought I'd chip in here, following the pic of Jimbob's 170, that they used to be the depth of a 140. I'm not sure when they made the transition but they're now as deep as a 150.
blueox Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 "Blueox, how much of the top did you carve down on your H110? Based on the photos Jimbob posted of his H110 a while back, it looks like the top is close to a half inch. Is your top carved as thin as a 335/535 or thicker? If you have an exact dimension that would be great. I can only imagine, a thinner top and added F-hole only adds to a warmer tone. Also, do you have any feed back issues with the modified chamber? I am very close to pulling the trigger on this guitar so any additional information you can share is greatly appreciated. Many thanks!" Heritage carved my H-110's top down to 3/16" thick. I don't know how that relates to an H-535's top, but my Gibson ES-335's top is 1/8". There are many here that can offer their H-535 input. I'm sure the f-hole along with the carved underside of the top gives my H-110 a warmer sound than otherwise, and I added coil tap for further tone modification. There haven't been any feedback issues, but then I don't play that loud either, as I'm a basement blues, etc. jammer/improviser. (I admire you guys and gals here that get up on stage in front of people and have to deal with the various sound issues.) As far as Heritage goes, if a blues or jazz guitarist doesn't have an H-535 or H-555, I would say to rush out and get one or custom order one, as that is at the top of the tone heap. But since I had my 1979 ES-335, I looked to the H-110 with its intriguing shape and enjoyed spec-ing it out for something unique, and for my likes, I came up with a winner, thanks to the Heritage artisans.
VJonathan Posted September 1, 2011 Author Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks for the added info Blueox. I may follow up with you later... AND Jimbob, you're not an old dude but that geetar sure makes you look 20 years younger. Great stage presence.
bolero Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 that's a cool guitar, I never knew they were hollow!! gibson's longhorn model has a similar body style to that, but is symmetrical on the bottom...and not hollow
mars_hall Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 that's a cool guitar, I never knew they were hollow!! gibson's longhorn model has a similar body style to that, but is symmetrical on the bottom...and not hollow They can be ordered hollow or solid with the latter probably being the standard, in my understanding.
Guest HRB853370 Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 the raised horn is what's cool about it : ) IMHO Too assymetrical.
DetroitBlues Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Heritage carved my H-110's top down to 3/16" thick. I don't know how that relates to an H-535's top, but my Gibson ES-335's top is 1/8". There are many here that can offer their H-535 input. I'm sure the f-hole along with the carved underside of the top gives my H-110 a warmer sound than otherwise, and I added coil tap for further tone modification. There haven't been any feedback issues, but then I don't play that loud either, as I'm a basement blues, etc. jammer/improviser. (I admire you guys and gals here that get up on stage in front of people and have to deal with the various sound issues.) As far as Heritage goes, if a blues or jazz guitarist doesn't have an H-535 or H-555, I would say to rush out and get one or custom order one, as that is at the top of the tone heap. But since I had my 1979 ES-335, I looked to the H-110 with its intriguing shape and enjoyed spec-ing it out for something unique, and for my likes, I came up with a winner, thanks to the Heritage artisans. Now that is a thing of beauty!
pedaltrader Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 I think this is the one I am going to go for ... if I can ever scape together enough pennies. Looks Fantastic! How does it sound?
DetroitBlues Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 I think this is the one I am going to go for ... if I can ever scape together enough pennies. Looks Fantastic! How does it sound?
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