flyingscot Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 Hi Folks, I am a new member to HOC and would like to thank all for the information and knowledge I have gleamed from this site. I am the proud owner of a H150 after much searching in the UK, and a pointless search in Scotland. The dealer in London is about $3200 for a new one and £1700 for a used one, considerably more expensive than some beauties I see selling on the HOC site. Oh to live in the USA! The customs charges and VAT in this country makes importing one from US, not really feasible from a cost point. Anyway, I am sure now I have started on Heritage guitars, I will no doubt increase my collection. I currently have a range of other guitars and this is my first LP style guitar. I have attached a photo of the H150, hope it works OK. Thanks again to all!
yoslate Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Welcome to the fray, flyingscot! Congrats on the 150! By the way, my best friend, who lives here, now, is from Ayr. A right numpty, that yin!
bobmeyrick Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Welcome to the growing UK section of the HOC! Keep checking eBay - Heritages come up and sell for reasonable prices, as I suspect people still don't realise what they are. I managed to get a Vintage Sunburst 150 for £835. It needed a clean and set up, for which my local luthier (Colin Keefe of Long Eaton near Nottingham) charged a reasonable £50 or so. Just be aware that one isn't enough...
H Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Another UK member chipping in Welcome to the HOC, always good to see new people switching onto Heritage no matter where they're from
gpuma Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Nice 150! Welcome and best wishes for a long and healthy HGAS
JeffB Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Pretty sure I didnt contribute to the education but welcome to the HOC.
DetroitBlues Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Here's a bit of info I just read today, 80% of the new Heritage are exported. Even at that price on the new market, its still less expensive than a Gibson custom shop and twice as nice.
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Welcome to the fray, flyingscot! Congrats on the 150! By the way, my best friend, who lives here, now, is from Ayr. A right numpty, that yin! He has obviously taught you the Scottish :"terms of endearment'! Thank you for the welcome
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Here's a bit of info I just read today, 80% of the new Heritage are exported. Even at that price on the new market, its still less expensive than a Gibson custom shop and twice as nice. Hi, They may well be exported, but not many find their way here! They are a lovely guitar. Thanks
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Pretty sure I didnt contribute to the education but welcome to the HOC. Many Thanks!
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Another UK member chipping in Welcome to the HOC, always good to see new people switching onto Heritage no matter where they're from Hi, Many thanks. My boys stay in Brentwood and my friend owns a bar in Chelmsford, so often in Essex.
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Welcome to the growing UK section of the HOC! Keep checking eBay - Heritages come up and sell for reasonable prices, as I suspect people still don't realise what they are. I managed to get a Vintage Sunburst 150 for £835. It needed a clean and set up, for which my local luthier (Colin Keefe of Long Eaton near Nottingham) charged a reasonable £50 or so. Just be aware that one isn't enough... Hi there, Yes they to come up, but some are questionble! A good guitar tech is worth their weight in gold. I am fortunate that I know Jimmy Egypt and Jimmy Moon who are both major luthiers that work for many major, well-known professional guitarists and bands! My first H150CM shown is now set up to top notch standards, without changing the original build. I thought about changing PUs etc, but argue with myself frequently about it. I read mods on here and wonder all the time!
flyingscot Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Nice 150! Welcome and best wishes for a long and healthy HGAS Many Thanks
bobmeyrick Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Hi there, Yes they to come up, but some are questionble! A good guitar tech is worth their weight in gold. I am fortunate that I know Jimmy Egypt and Jimmy Moon who are both major luthiers that work for many major, well-known professional guitarists and bands! My first H150CM shown is now set up to top notch standards, without changing the original build. I thought about changing PUs etc, but argue with myself frequently about it. I read mods on here and wonder all the time! I've come across Moon guitars - very nice!
flyingscot Posted August 14, 2012 Author Posted August 14, 2012 I've come across Moon guitars - very nice! Hi, Yes Jimmy does some lovely work. Unfortunately as his reputation increases in stature, so do his prices. I have known Jimy a lot of years and his work is superb, both in appearance and performance- a true expert. Jimmy Egypt does set ups for many major bands: A VERY Famous Person The Fratellis Franz Ferdinand The Feeling The Divine Comedy Camera Obscura The Stone Roses Echo and the Bunnymen Mogwai Snow Patrol The Darkness The View The Datsuns Dogs Die in Hot Cars Teenage Fanclub Martin Taylor Robbie Williams Stephen Duffy Preston Reed Belle and Sebastian Biffy Clyro Dougie MaClean James Gran t John Goldie Travis The Reindeer Section The Beatles Beat Jim Mullen Caipercaillie Simple Minds The Blue Nile The Proclaimers Del Amitri James The Silencers The Vaselines Areogramme The Damned Lapsus Linguae Titus Gein Reflector etc.etc. Not a bad client list!!!!
barrymclark Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Welcome flyingscot! To be sure, that is a nice 150 you have! I really wish solid bodies and I still agreed with each other but, for whatever reason, I have just grown to love the thump and clean of a hollow. Lots of good values you\'ll find on here. Welcome again! Sent from my iPad using Forum Runner
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