Differences between H535 and millenium ultra SD and millenium DC

[ventredetaupe]

Hi following my last mail I need some informations about these 3 guitars.

I'm in contact with Adirondack to do a quotation for each one.

Could you say me for each one the sound differences and about the size because the millenium seems to be less big than H535.

So about playing it maybe the neck is thinner and easier to play ?

looking forward to your answer

Mick

[chico]

Mick,

biggest difference is the 'semi-solid' (millies) and 'semi-hollow' (535/555s)

 

meaning, there is a solid block of wood through the main body, with chambers on either side, on millies.

 

also, carved top/maple bodies on millies.

 

size, too, 535's larger size body than millies.

 

others can correct/elaborate more but that should get things started.

 

I don't own a 535 but one day will.

[skydog52]

http://heritageguitar.com/models/h535almsb_specs.html

http://heritageguitar.com/models/millenniumultrastdvo_specs.html

http://heritageguitar.com/models/millenniumdc_specs.html

 

 

 

 

Try these links.

[DetroitBlues]

Good call, I think understanding guitar in general as well as understanding their spec sheets go a long way. As far as necks go, its all about experience and style of music you play

[eljay]

don't overlook the Prospect model; kinda is to the Heritage H535 what G's es-339 is to their es-335.

 

i don't have one but some of the Prospect owners here love 'em a bunch.

[ventredetaupe]

of course it depends on music we want to play. So to play Jazz standards and some funk and soul which one you prefer to choose ? For me I'm very attractive by a clean sound with good bass my reference is Jazz vocal like Sarah Vaughan or Ella Fitzjerald playing with Joe pass.

[koula901]

I can't imagine that the neck is *thinner* on the millies than the 535. I have a 535 and the neck, width-wise, is less wide than my 137 and the 150 I used to have. A very comfortable neck. Couldn't speak to the prospect. I think the prospect doesn't have a center block, and the millie and 535 do have a center block. If feedback is one of your concerns, then, that would be a consideration re: getting a prospect.

[Gitfiddler]

of course it depends on music we want to play. So to play Jazz standards and some funk and soul which one you prefer to choose ? For me I'm very attractive by a clean sound with good bass my reference is Jazz vocal like Sarah Vaughan or Ella Fitzjerald playing with Joe pass.

 

 

Definitely a 535 of the three gits you've selected. It can handle everything from straight ahead jazz to funk to whatever.

 

You also might consider looking at a 525 or 530 hollow bodies. You can't go wrong with any of them.

 

Good hunting.

[tbonesullivan]

the 535 and Millennium models are slightly different concepts. Also depends on what model of millie you are referring to, and whether it has F holes or not.

 

Now, I have a Millie H-158 Classic, and they do not have a solid center block. It is all hollow between the neck pocket and the bridge. Now, my millie has a laminate top, but I think most now are solid maple tops. The H-535 is a laminate top, back, and sides, with a mahogany center block.

 

The prospect has a center block, but it is floating and not directly attached to the top and back.

[gary0313]

the 535 and Millennium models are slightly different concepts. Also depends on what model of millie you are referring to, and whether it has F holes or not.

 

Now, I have a Millie H-158 Classic, and they do not have a solid center block. It is all hollow between the neck pocket and the bridge. Now, my millie has a laminate top, but I think most now are solid maple tops. The H-535 is a laminate top, back, and sides, with a mahogany center block.

 

The prospect has a center block, but it is floating and not directly attached to the top and back.

The spec sheet for the 535 on the Heritage site won't load on my computer right now. but it was my understanding that that the 535 has solid maple sides with the laminated top and back?