DetroitBlues Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Since everyone knows I have it, might as well show it. I took delivery of Jack Baruth's 1992 Heritage H140 Gold Top. Took Jack up on his offer and in return, I received this tribute to the Gold Top of the mid 50's.... Slightly on the thin side, worn gold top, with Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck, and a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates in the bridge (thought it was a '59 until today) It sounded great, but as everyone knows, I'm never satisified with as is... So I took her apart and found a few things that aren't so pretty....
DetroitBlues Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 When I received the guitar, I noticed there was some funny dust or something on the top of the inside lid and the case was cracked on the outside. Turns out, unbeknownist to Jack, this guitar and case were crushed once. The toggle switch was damaged, but usable. Sometime in this GT's 20 year past, the toggle switch got pushed through the case. When I went to replace the schaller tailpiece, I noticed a couple other things... the tailpiece had been crushed as well. So much so, the string guides removed the paint from the top down to the wood. The odd dust was gold dust on the inside of the lid. Also, the posts were smashed down and chipped the rim of the top where the pots go in. All this pressure also caused a surface evil smile on the headstock. Its not broken or cracked, just it was flexed enough to crack the stinger. I cannot fault Jack for knowing all this. He bought this guitar, probably played it half a dozen times and continued feeding his GAS for really cool Heritages and other guitars, its sat in his man cave until he offered it up...
davesultra Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Definitely has that "Been 'round the block" vibe about it. As long as all is solid (and u got a good price), I'd say... HNHD!!!
SouthpawGuy Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Stick a hillbilly crowbar on it and play the snot out of it.
MartyGrass Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 The Schaller TPs often "leave an impression". Folks tend to crank them down a bit much for a steeper break angle. It's not necessary to do that.
big bob Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Stick a hillbilly crowbar on it and play the snot out of it. Oh no! You can't do that! What's next a checkerboard pick guard?
PunkKitty Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 The imperfections are the mojo. The mojo brings the tonez. It's a very cool 140 with a lot of stories.
tsp17 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 a good story with a happy ending i hope! that goldtop has some stories of its own to tell. if only guitars could talk....
SouthpawGuy Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Oh no! You can't do that! What's next a checkerboard pick guard? Who would do that to a poor innocent guitar ?
Keith7940236 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Congratulations, a guitar with a history, you look really happy!!
schundog Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 The Schaller TPs often "leave an impression". Folks tend to crank them down a bit much for a steeper break angle. It's not necessary to do that. .....Nervously looking around the room at my 3 Heritages with Schaller hardware...... Congrats on the GT, man, I know you've been wanting one. The 535 will come in time, don't worry.
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 I don't have an issue with schaller, just the type Heritage chose. I prefer a more traditional bridge and stop tailpiece. I bought a well worn bridge, but it needs new saddles, also picking up a used tailpiece from my guitar tech. I'm waiting for a new selector switch. And some nickel covers.
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I wanna know who the cute bass player is in photo 3. He is even playing a Heritage bass!!
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Oh no! You can't do that! What's next a checkerboard pick guard? I was thinking of polka dots...
HANGAR18 Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I wanna know who the cute bass player is in photo 3. He is even playing a Heritage bass!! You're not right. hahaha
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 I wanna know who the cute bass player is in photo 3. He is even playing a Heritage bass!! Some homeless guy trying to hitch a ride to South Carolina...
bolero Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I have had a couple guitars with that indent mark ON THE TOP from the schallers as well that is a great looking guitar!! congrats
koula901 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 I wanna know who the cute bass player is in photo 3. He is even playing a Heritage bass!! Looks like some bum wandered in, off the street . . . . . ; )
DetroitBlues Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 Looks like some bum wandered in, off the street . . . . . ; ) Yep, it's proof the Hendersons let anybody on the farm.
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Tis what I love about the HOC, so complimentary!
DetroitBlues Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 Tis what I love about the HOC, so complimentary! You're welcome Will!
DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 A little update... New Bridge, New Tailpiece, and Gibson 57 Classic pickups. Should have the right pickup selector on Monday. All that's left to do is to clean up the fretboard and frets, then restring her...
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 A little update... New Bridge, New Tailpiece, and Gibson 57 Classic pickups. Should have the right pickup selector on Monday. All that's left to do is to clean up the fretboard and frets, then restring her... Wow, good job. Sounds like she might be a keeper after all.
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