9 of 25 H-150

[Kap]

Hi have had this H-150 for a while with the Bigsby, not sure how much it weighs, but I was interested to know what the 9 of 25 means. I realize it may have been a limited run, a custom job etc, but Heritage have not responded to messages, (understand they can't respond to every owner out there) but just in case if any one knows a bit more, or does any one have guits with other numbers in the sequence

cheers

 

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[FredZepp]

[High Flying Bird]

Look out momma! That's a Neil tool for sure.

 

I think it is an anniversary run they a few years back. Don't e-mail Heritage. Call them early in the morning around 9:00 eastern time. 269-385-5721

[FredZepp]

 

 

Check the label in the control cavity... maybe a clue there...

[High Flying Bird]

It looks like the 1st string isn't seated on the Bigsby right.

[Kap]

Eagle eyes!! I had been re-tuning and had not noticed, thanks. As per phone, its difficult as I am in Asia, different time zone completely (Hong Kong).

[golferwave]

According to the charts it's a 12 hour time differential. Call them at 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday your time.

[pegleg32]

My matched pair 535/150 has a similar truss rod cover, in my case 16 of 25. Also a similar finish. Don't know if yours was part of a matched set or something else.

[pegleg32]

Here's a picture of mine:

[DetroitBlues]

Awesome! Factory installed bigsby!

[Steiner]

Here's a picture of mine:

Wasn't that offered as a combo 150 & 535? 23rd anniversary?

[TalismanRich]

Interesting 150 you've got Kap. What is the year (first letter of the serial #)? It seems to have more patina than a normal 23rd Anniv.

[Kap]

So there is a 535 out there that is a twin to the 150?

[Kap]

Sorry TalismanRich, As per serial number and inside cover, will need to get to the guitar a little later, I'm away from home for now.

[bolero]

that's a beauty!!

 

I agree with the pair theory...most 150's don't come with a finished wooden guard, but I'm pretty sure those paired up 150 + 535 packages did

 

really dig it....and you get extra mojo points for the bigsby

[High Flying Bird]

Awesome! Factory installed bigsby!

What's new about that Fart Blossom? A little Gung Fu talk on my part....

 

 

[High Flying Bird]

Kap, give them a call.

[Kap]

High Flying Bird, shall do. As for the two you have with the Bigsby set WOW! beeutifull.

[pegleg32]

Here is a pic of the matched set. Don't know why one has white surrounds and the other black, other than that they are very similar:

[Thundersteel]

If memory serves me correctly, a few years ago Heritage offered 25 pairs of matching H150/H535s. A lot of those were sold individually, instead of in pairs as originally intended.

[Kap]

So there are 25 sets of twins around the place, all seem to be the same finish just different body shape. The 25's family.

[H]

Here is a pic of the matched set. Don't know why one has white surrounds and the other black, other than that they are very similar:

Beautiful, Don

[smaj]

They were a limited run in matched set with a 535. I have a 150 that is like yours without the Bigsby. They have the upgraded woods package also.

[Kap]

The variety of chips on the finish mean it is not a 'collector item' but it just feels so right and sounds as it should. Love it.

Thanks to all for giving me a much better idea of the background to these guitars.

cheers

[Gitfiddler]

Bumps, scratches and dings give a gitfiddle mojo!

 

My 150 is a true player, warts and all...and makes it to more gigs than any collector piece would.

 

Your limited edition 150 is perfect as is, in my opinion!!