Date my H-150

[BernardC]

Hi there,

I bought a second hand Heritage G-150 last week. - photo of serial number below. The serial number starts with a letter (that supposedly should tell you the year of manufacture) which I cannot identify. Maybe someone out there has an idea:

1. What is this letter?
2. What year has this heritage been manufactured?

thanks
Bernard

Attached is a picture of the H-150 in question.

[bobmeyrick]

The letter looks like it could be "X", which would mean it was made in 2007. The next three letters give the day of the year, 365 - 041 = 324, which is 20 November. "05" means it was the fifth one completed that day. More info here - http://www.heritageownersclub.com/info.htm

[BernardC]

The letter looks like it could be "X", which would mean it was made in 2007. The next three letters give the day of the year, 365 - 041 = 324, which is 20 November. "05" means it was the fifth one completed that day. More info here - http://www.heritageo...ub.com/info.htm

 

Thanks Bob! - I think you are right - it could be an 'X'... however its funny how sometimes the letters and numbers are not stamped clearly/accurately,,.. can lead to some misunderstandings re: identifying the guitar

 

thanks again

 

Bernard

[TalismanRich]

You can also look inside the control cavity at the label. They write the serial number inside the instrument as well. I agree with Bob, tho. It looks like X.

 

That's a nice looking color on that 150. Can't tell if that is wine or a particularly dark trans. red. The label will also list the color.

 

Welcome aboard Bernard.

[DetroitBlues]

I using just use and abuse my guitars, I don't really date mine nor would I date someone elses.... As for when you guitar was made, I think everyone has it covered.

 

I meant I usually use and abuse my guitars (in a good way!)

[BernardC]

You can also look inside the control cavity at the label. They write the serial number inside the instrument as well. I agree with Bob, tho. It looks like X.

 

That's a nice looking color on that 150. Can't tell if that is wine or a particularly dark trans. red. The label will also list the color.

 

Welcome aboard Bernard.

Thanks! - not sure about the name of the colour - but will check when I have time. tc

[BernardC]

I meant I usually use and abuse my guitars (in a good way!)

 

You r right! but when you r still happy with your new guitar, you try to learn as much as possible about your guitar... then as you said its all about how you play the guitar and what musical sounds you can deliver & produce..

[DetroitBlues]

Then you start to wonder what you'd like to do differently to it to make it your own.. Never stops...

[kidsmoke]

Thanks, but I'm seeing someone.

[FredZepp]

Nice one... great finish..