Comancheplayer Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I know there are a lot of these guitars out there, but it's not often you run into one 24 years old. It has a few scars but nothing major, probably a good 8 out of 10. So is she still in the 1200 range? If not do they go up or down at this age?
brentrocks Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 If it has a nice top....$1200 is ok. But it would need to be in really good condition. Are you buying or selling?
Comancheplayer Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Buying, maybe. It's a little sooner than I wanted, but the guitar is out there. I have to go see it, it's not exactly what I want though so I'm hesitant.
Comancheplayer Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Actually it has dots instead of trapazoids. Does that make it a 140?
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Actually it has dots instead of trapazoids. Does that make it a 140? No, if it has dots, it is probably a 150 Specia Actually it has dots instead of trapazoids. Does that make it a 140? No, if it has dots it probably is a 150 Special. They dont make them anymore, but they have a thinner rim (by 1/8") and a dot fretboard. They are lighter than a standard 150. I had one in Goldtop and it sounded fantastic. Sold it for $875 last month.
mars_hall Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Or it can be a custom order. I have one that was ordered with an ebony fingerboard for a player in Texas.
FredZepp Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I know of one that is a first year (1988) H-150CM that has dots and also a Gibby cutaway..
brentrocks Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 i think he is refering to the one that is on TGP right now....i saw it...looked pretty nice
Blunote Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 It looks like an H150CM special ordered with dot inlays. I would expect to pay anywhere from $950-$1,100, assuming there's minimal fret wear and no other issues.
SouthpawGuy Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Another item to consider is the hardware, if it's an earlier 150 it most likely will have a Schaller bridge and tailpiece and Schaller pickups. Lots of guys like them, and lots of guys don't. If it turns out they're not to taste a bridge / tailpiece / pickup swap will run to several hundred dollars. A newer used Heritage will have Tonepros hardware and Duncan pickups installed from the factory. Also neck profiles on older Heritage guitars tend to be slimmer, more recent ones are fuller.
FredZepp Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 It's likely this one.. I'm familiar with it and have played it. Value wise... yes , it's Schaller bridge and tailpiece and dots. On the positive side.. it sounds great with the Schaller pickups and is a first year 150CM with a Gibby cutaway. The label says " H-150CM ASB"
Kuz Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Rick, you don't need my advice on buying because you have a great collection and I have never seen the guitar is question. But over my 25 years of buying guitars the biggest regret I have is SETTLING for a guitar instead of WAITING for the guitar I really want (either ordering what I want new- which is what I usually do- or waiting for the RIGHT used one). I am sorry if I am busting a bubble (again, this is not my intention. I have not seen the guitar and maybe this IS THE ONE), but just trying to add some perspective. Then again, if you plan on buying more than one 150 (hey, I have FOUR!!!!) and this one speaks to you even if it is not your first choice, the GO FOR IT!!!
Kuz Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Another item to consider is the hardware, if it's an earlier 150 it most likely will have a Schaller bridge and tailpiece and Schaller pickups. Lots of guys like them, and lots of guys don't. If it turns out they're not to taste a bridge / tailpiece / pickup swap will run to several hundred dollars. A newer used Heritage will have Tonepros hardware and Duncan pickups installed from the factory. Also neck profiles on older Heritage guitars tend to be slimmer, more recent ones are fuller. Very, very good advice!!! If you are planing on changing out the hardware, pots, caps, and pickups.... then you can add $350-500 on top of the selling price.
FredZepp Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Yeah... I'd expect this one to cost a bit less than the asking price... But I admit that I really liked it when I played it. I do believe that Rick is continuing to search for the right one from some messages that we've exchanged.
Comancheplayer Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Yea guys this guitar really isn't what I'm after. I was asking more from the perspective of just gaining some knowledge of the market. As far as guitars speaking to me, only one has from a visual standpoint and the dope in Ohio that owns it isn't selling. So until then the search will continue.
Kuz Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Yea guys this guitar really isn't what I'm after. I was asking more from the perspective of just gaining some knowledge of the market. As far as guitars speaking to me, only one has from a visual standpoint and the dope in Ohio that owns it isn't selling. So until then the search will continue. Oh, Boy, you asked for it!!! I am going to haunt you NOW!!!! UNTOUCHED, UNEDITED, I made sure of it, ACCURATE.... and Greeny is ALL MINE!!!! LOL, you are fitting right in here Rick!!! Glad to have you aboard!!!
Comancheplayer Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 It's nice to be welcomed Kuz, keep'em coming. It helps me keep my focus on what I really want (no compromise).
Blunote Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 If you haven't already, there are a couple dozen H150s for sale through dealers on G-base. Some are new, some not. Here's one in VSB
Comancheplayer Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 If you haven't already, there are a couple dozen H150s for sale through dealers on G-base. Some are new, some not. Here's one in VSB SWEEEEEEEEET! Gonna check out G-base!
Kuz Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 If you haven't already, there are a couple dozen H150s for sale through dealers on G-base. Some are new, some not. Here's one in VSB Well, that one has to be a good deal!!! (It is 2x the size of mine!!!)
brentrocks Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 i had a sweet clown burst 88 150....i wish i could afford to keep them all!!!!
shook494 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Or it can be a custom order. I have one that was ordered with an ebony fingerboard for a player in Texas. Hey. Didn't I used to own that one?
mars_hall Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Hey. Didn't I used to own that one? Yes, you did...
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