Special Invitation To New Members

[H]

Play.

Listen.

Evangelise.

 

That's hundreds of years' worth of experience you have in your hands

[HardcoreRocker]

Brought it to the jam space yesterday and got a lot of "ou la la's" ...it looks, plays and sounds incredible! Could use a minor setup and strings to my liking but that's a given...it was more a show/tell anyhow;) It's a heavy axe indeed. I'm guessing close to 9.5 - 10lbs...which I like! Definitely 59's and not Slash pups. I see minor evidence of nut work but nothing major and took many hours before I notice. Other than that it's cherry not a scratch or defect and perfect neck/frets. It was a closet queen I'm sure.

[TJIann]

Hello,

 

My name is Tim (TJIann) and I'm from Annapolis, MD. This weekend I picked up my first Heritage guitar in a local deal...a 1993 H535. I was looking to get an ES335 when I came across this beautiful almond burst Heritage for over a thousand bucks less than a comparable 335. I knew the story and positive feedback about Heritage guitars. Once I opened the case and picked this one up it was love at first strum man. Pictures below. The guy I bought it from told me it was a late 80s model with Duncan pickups. He was not really too knowledgeable, but year and PUPs didn't matter much to me when I saw this guitar. I dated it as a 1993 as it has the "J" serial number. I took her home and did a setup/string change, and pulled the PUPs to find that they are the original Schallers. I have been playing it through the setup you see in the pics below, but more through my 1964 Fender Princeton Reverb--a killer combination.

 

One thing I find curious about this guitar is that the body thickness is so thin. I've read in many of your posts that H535s have a thickness at the rim of 1 5/8". This one is only 1 1/2" thick at the rim. Is that just normal variation from the Heritage shop, or were the earlier versions thinner? Anyway, I can't say enough great things about this guitar (including the sound of the Schaller PUPs--not sure I need to replace those).

 

Just joined the forum and looking forward to my next Heritage purchase....likely an H150

 

 

[H]

Welcome to the HOC

 

I see you're already considering the next part of your collection - great news There's a section of the forum which covers guitars for sale, keep your eye on that for your 150!

[SouthpawGuy]

Hello,

 

My name is Tim (TJIann) and I'm from Annapolis, MD. This weekend I picked up my first Heritage guitar in a local deal...a 1993 H535. I was looking to get an ES335 when I came across this beautiful almond burst Heritage for over a thousand bucks less than a comparable 335. I knew the story and positive feedback about Heritage guitars. Once I opened the case and picked this one up it was love at first strum man. Pictures below. The guy I bought it from told me it was a late 80s model with Duncan pickups. He was not really too knowledgeable, but year and PUPs didn't matter much to me when I saw this guitar. I dated it as a 1993 as it has the "J" serial number. I took her home and did a setup/string change, and pulled the PUPs to find that they are the original Schallers. I have been playing it through the setup you see in the pics below, but more through my 1964 Fender Princeton Reverb--a killer combination.

 

One thing I find curious about this guitar is that the body thickness is so thin. I've read in many of your posts that H535s have a thickness at the rim of 1 5/8". This one is only 1 1/2" thick at the rim. Is that just normal variation from the Heritage shop, or were the earlier versions thinner? Anyway, I can't say enough great things about this guitar (including the sound of the Schaller PUPs--not sure I need to replace those).

 

Just joined the forum and looking forward to my next Heritage purchase....likely an H150

 

 

 

Nice one !

 

A "J " serial number is indeed a '93 guitar, have a '96 535 myself and it's fantastic.

[BigFudge]

Hi everybody,

I guess I'm BigFudge. I've been lurking for a while, ever since I started my quest for my own semi-hollow early this year. I decided to finally post now because the custom 535 I ordered through Wolfe Guitars this summer is finally complete and on its way to me! I'm so excited, I just couldn't keep it to myself. The information in this forum helped out a lot when I was researching, so I figured I'd try to contribute a little something. At the very least, post some pictures for you guys to check out. Jay sent me some photos of her yesterday and I haven't stopped drooling. I can't wait to give her a spin!

 

[SouthpawGuy]

 

 

 

 

Congrats on a very hot 535 in sunset burst

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[ProtonBlues]

ProtonBlues here lurking.

 

No, my name is not really Proton ... This is a great website and thanks to all for making it so. By just hangin' out, y'all have taught me quite a lot in a short time. Can't post a pic because I'm looking to purchase my first Heritage instrument. Currently nurturing GAS for an H-140. Most of my guitars are 25.5 inch scale Strats and Teles, with a mix of Fender and G&L. The exceptions are a LP Studio semi hollow double cutaway, and a Hamer Vanguard. Would love an H-150 if my back were 30 years younger.

 

Pickin' for 41 years and counting ...

[SouthpawGuy]

Welcome to the HOC Proton, good luck with your search

[ProtonBlues]

Thanks Southpaw. Nice lookin' pup there. How to post a pic of a Proton ... there's a challenge.

[Billgelder]

Welcome Proton. where are you located?

[ProtonBlues]

Hi Bill. Still getting to my profile ... I'm in NYC ... I have a brother and a gazillion cousins living in FL, same coast as you.

[Billgelder]

Cool if you ever make it down to Florida you have to let me know.

[H]

How to post a pic of a Proton ... there's a challenge.

Welcome to the HOC

 

Posting a pic of a proton is possible, I'm positive

[ProtonBlues]

Welcome to the HOC

 

Posting a pic of a proton is possible, I'm positive

 

I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ...

[H]

 

I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ...

You'll fit in nicely here

 

I was 'H' a long time before I discovered Heritage but it seems very appropriate these days

 

I'm sure you won't be lacking for long - this is the place to be if you're looking for a Heritage. Is there a reason you're favouring an H-140?

[ProtonBlues]

Cool if you ever make it down to Florida you have to let me know.

Sure enough Bill, thanks.

[ProtonBlues]

You'll fit in nicely here

 

I was 'H' a long time before I discovered Heritage but it seems very appropriate these days

 

I'm sure you won't be lacking for long - this is the place to be if you're looking for a Heritage. Is there a reason you're favouring an H-140?

 

In all my years of playing, I never owned a Les Paul, despite being weaned on Clapton/Beano and Duane Allman. When I became middle aged and finally had the means to purchase one, I no longer had the lower back to withstand the weight! Too many years at a desk. So blue ...

 

Ahh but the H-140 looks like a nice solution to the dilemma. I wasn't aware of the thinner bodied H-140 until I came here, despite having known about Heritage for a long time. I was a G&L freak back in the 1990s, then stopped buying and selling guitars to save for kids' college. That's done ... and here I am.

[H]

 

In all my years of playing, I never owned a Les Paul, despite being weaned on Clapton/Beano and Duane Allman. When I became middle aged and finally had the means to purchase one, I no longer had the lower back to withstand the weight! Too many years at a desk. So blue ...

 

Ahh but the H-140 looks like a nice solution to the dilemma. I wasn't aware of the thinner bodied H-140 until I came here, despite having known about Heritage for a long time. I was a G&L freak back in the 1990s, then stopped buying and selling guitars to save for kids' college. That's done ... and here I am.

Heritage make a lightweight H-150 - might be worth a look

[ProtonBlues]

Heritage make a lightweight H-150 - might be worth a look

Thanks for the tip H, I'll keep it in mind.

[NoSnowBlower]

Hi, I'm NoSnowBlower aka Pete. I'm an old employee of Heritage. 1996 to 2003. I built a few guitars while I was working there for myself. Other employees too..Lets just say Custom Custom Custom,ok..Anyway;Hello . I've been reading alot of your posts,and you seem to be great people. I look forward to meeting some of you,if not all of you.

I'm still in the industry. I work along the lakeshore. Set ups and repairs mostly. I've been fortunate to work for some inspiring people,and good friends.

My Heritages?..

American Eagle 25 last one

Super Eagle

16 inch

Milli

150 BURST bigsby

150 BURST,Braziliiiian

Did I say;Custom Custom Custom..

I hope to post pictures some day. Untill then. Cheers,Pete

[High Flying Bird]

 

I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ...

Proton, I might be well placed to design a logo for you free of charge. I have friends who work in the field so I can get ideas. I might have something in my kit ready to go.

 

A blue Heritage 535 would be light and the tone inside that body would vibrate and ring out like the lights of Chernobyl.

 

We have a personal messenger here. Don't dismiss it. Send me a PM.

 

Ron

[High Flying Bird]

Hi, I'm NoSnowBlower aka Pete. I'm an old employee of Heritage. 1996 to 2003. I've been reading a lot of your posts,and you seem to be great people.

Hey Pete. I have been to Kzoo for the last 6 years. I will say in any forum that the myth of southern hospitality has nothing on the fantastic people of Kalamazoo, MI.

 

You may have well worked on several on the Heritage Guitars I have owned. Welcome aboard.

[H]

Hey Pete. I have been to Kzoo for the last 6 years. I will say in any forum that the myth of southern hospitality has nothing on the fantastic people of Kalamazoo, MI.

 

Watch out Pete, HFB will sweet talk you all day if there's a chance of a free nut lube

[houndhome]

Hi NoSowBlower,does this mean that you may have worked on my 1998 Super Eagle and 2002 H555?

If so, thank you for a pair of great guitars.