brentrocks Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 i would be inclined to buy one, but i'm a solid body guy at heart...a lot depends on the pricetag
Dick Seacup Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 I didn't like it at first, but the more I look at it, it's starting to grow on me. I think the upper bout is too squared off relative to the other lines, but that could be easily remedied. Heck, if I were re-designing the new design (LOL), I'd slope that shoulder back toward the lower bout some more, lose the tuna-magic bridge and put one of those intonatable (is that a word?) wrap tails on it, drop the three-way switch in favor of a "blend" pot (continuously variable between bridge and neck signals) and a pair of P90s. It would be a rock/blues/fusion ma-sheen! Great googly mooglies, I think I just got an idea for my next business! :afro:
pushover Posted June 17, 2008 Author Posted June 17, 2008 Seems fishy to me!!! I got it! Heritage 'Piranha'
rooster Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 Just my opinion here, I think the strangest part is the pickguard. I think a more sweeping graceful pickguard would add a lot to the body shape. I like the TOM setup, that's always been my fave. As far as a name, if you squint, there is a strong resemblance to a silhouette of Snoopy (from Peanuts) with his mouth open. rooster.
tulk1 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Just my opinion here, I think the strangest part is the pickguard. I think a more sweeping graceful pickguard would add a lot to the body shape. I like the TOM setup, that's always been my fave. As far as a name, if you squint, there is a strong resemblance to a silhouette of Snoopy (from Peanuts) with his mouth open. rooster. Rooster. Karma up for working Snoopy into a discussion about a new guitar. To me, it's the bottle cap opener lower bout. Having a hard time understanding the design concept there. And I agree, it needs P90s and a real pick guard.
Kuz Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 How about "Captain Hook"??? http://www.ginahamm.com/images/f_captainhook.jpg
brentrocks Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 How about "Captain Hook"??? http://www.ginahamm.com/images/f_captainhook.jpg i like it ;D
jacques Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Imho quite a few posters show quite a bit of conservatism when it comes to guitar shape. Moreover you can't judge a guitar by looking at a rather small and dark picture on the HOC forum. Juzz mah 2 cents...
tulk1 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Imho quite a few posters show quite a bit of conservatism when it comes to guitar shape.Moreover you can't judge a guitar by looking at a rather small and dark picture on the HOC forum. Juzz mah 2 cents... Agreed. Admittedly, I'm one of them. And not ashamed of it. If you look at the major players in the guitar market, all of the big sellers have a certain symetry to them. A symetry that leans towards function. Then after that, add eye appeal. You may be right, tho'. In person, this one may just kick @ss. I'm wondering, as well, if this may be the boys attempt at a foray into the medium priced guitar market. ???
yoslate Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 This is not intended to be condescending. I didn't want to just pile on to this thread. I've thought about that new model for a few days now. Given everything else which comes out of Parsons Street, that little guitar...I don't get it.... ???
brentrocks Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 i guess i have a different perspective on this model, after seeing it in person and holding it. it is a peculiar shape, no doubt. but its compactness, i think is a plus...i would like to plug it in and give it a run, but i think it will be a little rocker.
Spectrum13 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 The Lite Whaler 123? LiteFish 123, BluesWhaler 123LT Loose the pickguard option with P90s.
tulk1 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 What I wants to know is;does it come in yeller? It can!
Kazwell Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Looks like the cutaway was designed for someone with really big hands.
slider313 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Looks like the cutaway was designed for someone with really big hands. Then maybe they should call it the "King Kut".
y2kc Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 I am looking forword to seeing this guitar in some other colors. The finish on the old epiphone coronet that had the white soft grain coming from the mahogany as well as a T.V. color like the old jr's would be interesting. This shape of the "no-name" reminds me very much of the Heritage h-125 and the Gibson "RD" series. This guitar,unlike the RD, is well designed, properly balanced and comfortable to play. It took me by surprise at first to see this model but I have warmed up to it quite a bit. I am ready for something different and at the time something that is pure Kalamazoo. I appreciate the common shapes of the L.P., strat and tele but life is short and I am old so this is nice. Thanks Heritage, y2kc
Sparky Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 To me, it looks like a combination Washburn Idol series and a Tele.... sort of. I think they could scrap the pickguard altogether. I know... call it the Vincent. Like the Edsel. 250px-Edsel_Citation_Convertible_1958.jpg 250px-Edsel_Citation_Convertible_1958.jpg_thumb wi64tr.jpg wi64tr.jpg_thumb
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