What are differences between early 2000s H150CM v H150SP

[michaeljames]

I had an SP many years ago that was Ebony. I think I read the wood was poplar. Or basswood.

Unbound neck (can't remember) and dot inlays.

Are the newer ones Mahogonay/Maple? Flame tops? Bound neck, but still dot inlays?

[michaeljames]

here is what i'm looking at. (Ebay #150785817386) i recently bought RS H150 ultra. keeping it for sure. but really looking for a 'lemon burst' which this one appears to be. going to drop in the Tim Shaws i have if i get it. i know $950 is steep, but, i figure the top i want is worth an extra 100-200 bucks in the long run.

 

thoughts? please. and spec info if known. RE: H150cm v H150sp

 

jim

eBayISAPI.htm

[SouthpawGuy]

This one ?

 

http://www.ebay.com/...=item231b88fb2a

 

150SP Special specs:

 

http://web.archive.o...H150Special.htm

 

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H-150 Special Specs:

Neck - 17 degree peghead pitch; one piece mahogany neck.

Fingerboard - 24 3/4” scale rosewood cream bound fingerboard with 22 frets.

Body - Single cutaway with cream bound top carved maple top and solid hardwood back.

body size:

rim thickness - 1 3/4”

body width - 13”

body length - 17 1/4”

Electronics - Two chrome humbucking pickups two volume and two tone controls with selector switch.

Hardware - Chrome plated hardware. Plastic pickguard.

Color shown - Vintage Sunburst

 

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150 Ultra specs:

 

http://web.archive.o...H150CMUltra.htm

 

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H-150CM Ultra Specs:

Neck - 17 degree peghead pitch; one piece mahogany neck.

Fingerboard - 24 3/4” scale rosewood cream bound fingerboard with 22 frets, with mother of pearl trapezoid inlays.

Body - Single cutaway solid body solid carved ultra curly maple top and solid mahogany back, cream bound.

body size:

rim thickness - 2”

body width - 13”

body length – 17 1/4”

Electronics - Two gold plated H.R.W. humbucking pickups; two volume and two tone controls with selector switch.

Hardware - Gold plated hardware.

Color shown - Burnt Amber

 

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Rim thickness on the Special makes it somewhat similar to a current 140

 

http://www.heritageg...h140_specs.html

 

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H 140 2nd Edition Specifications :

 

24- 3/4” scale

22 fret bound dot rosewood board

Joins at 16th fret

Solid mahogany neck

17” length solid mahogany body

Upgraded curly maple, cream bound top

12- 1/2” width with 1- 5/8” rim

 

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H 140 2nd Edition Specifications :

[michaeljames]

Yes, thats the one. I'm ok with $950. As stated ~ i love the lemon burst look (sorry for the G term) ~ I'm really glad all is well with the 'owen' fund raising!!!

southpaw: so the specs are vague - as all mfgs do - do you know the body wood used? poplar? basswood? alder? mahagony?

Thank You for sending the info! helped! still curious on the wood tho'???

[michaeljames]

if its on the thin side like a 140 ~ that 'wood' be excellent! and btw ~ i wouldn't care what body wood used ~ would just like to know if possible. as all Heritage Guitars ~ this is just another beauty! Brent ~ what do you know about this one?!! LOL

[michaeljames]

no worries ~ i'm out and done spending! damit!

[SouthpawGuy]

After the fact but "hardwood" is probably not mahogany, maybe poplar ?