Tammuz7000 Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I am looking to get a used Heritage and wondering if the newer ones are made better than the 90's ones. I am trying to decide on an h140, h150 or a prospect or millennium. I like them all and even the h137 soundes great. I played an h140 and loved it. So any advice on getting a newer one or just getting the one that comes along? Also does the tone pro parts matter much? Tom
mars_hall Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 They are all pretty much good and have been from the beginning. The lower end entry-level guitars of the past have taken their share of abuse, but the ones you have mentioned have all generally been well maintained and will continue to show their magic to this day. I prefer the Tonepros parts only because they don't move around as much and keep the solid positions to which they are set. If you playin' uses a lot of whole notes, this becomes a factor, else it's all too quick to discern.
TalismanRich Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I don't think you'll find a big difference in the build quality of Heritages over the years. I picked up an 87 140 and it had some mild wear and tear, just means that it's a player and not a museum piece. While lots of people really prefer the TonePros stuff, it's not for everyone. I like the Schallers stuff on my 140, and 157 just fine. My 535 doesn't have it. I remember when the big thing was to get rid of the Schaller hardware and use TP stuff. Now that they use TP, there are people pulling THAT off and using Faber, etc. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Right now I'm not in the market for another guitar, but if/when the time comes, I would have no hesitation to order a new one.
Billgelder Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Hi Tom I just went through this myself. After much thought I decided to have a H150 custom made. Please see Need help designing a Custom H150 I like tone pro. I have them on two of my Les paul. When you change strings the hardware stays in place, so you do not have to adjust everytime.
bolero Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 you can't go wrong with any era, they are all superbly built instruments a few changes I'm aware of though: -sometime in the 2000's they changed the dimension of the 150 headstock a bit, it isn't as narrow & long as it was previously -also more recently they have started using a longer tenon neck joint I have a soft spot for the '90's 150's...maybe it's the darker fretboards, or the well worn feel & wear/tear; they all have a story to tell, I dunno I had a newer 150 that was fantastic though, I would get one in a heartbeat
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