HughDaMann Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 So after suffering some financial duress, I sold my H137 here to Number 8, leaving me bereft of any Heritage guitars. Well after having the jones for a "proper" semi hollow (I own a Hamer Newport) longer than I can remember -- and then actually playing a H535 recently -- I sold some more stuff to fund the purchase of one. My search located this little beauty mere moments after being posted by Music Go Round. It's a 2008, with Duncan 59's and weighs only 6.3 lbs. The salesperson was well versed in Heritage and when they got this guitar, he compared it to a '78 ES335 in the store and said the 535 just blew it away. Of course, I'll never know. :-) The only mark and sign of wear is a tiny ding in the headstock. No pick marks, no fret wear, etc. He sent me a bunch of pics. My only hesitation was that it isn't red. :-) Anyway, this is perhaps a bit premature as I've yet to touch it, but I'm excited to be back in the fold. Can't wait to get my new baby!
PunkKitty Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 I just saw that one on the MGR site yesterday. I forgot to post it here. But that's okay. It's good to see that it went to a HOC member.
kidsmoke Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 sweet!! looks like a monster. 6.3#'s?? That's more than a pound less than mine, after I pulled the grovers for klusons, and a steel tail for an aluminum one! mine came in around 7.7#'s . That's a featherweight. Sounds great!
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 I just saw that one on the MGR site yesterday. I forgot to post it here. But that's okay. It's good to see that it went to a HOC member. For how much PK? I never see them at the MGR in Atlanta!
HughDaMann Posted November 21, 2012 Author Posted November 21, 2012 sweet!!looks like a monster. 6.3#'s?? That's more than a pound less than mine' date=' after I pulled the grovers for klusons, and a steel tail for an aluminum one! mine came in around 7.7#'s . That's a featherweight. Sounds great![/quote'] Yeah, I was suspicious, but he said he weighed it himself. I'll believe it when I wear it!
PunkKitty Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 For how much PK? I never see them at the MGR in Atlanta! I'll let the OP disclose if he wishes.
HughDaMann Posted November 21, 2012 Author Posted November 21, 2012 For how much PK? I never see them at the MGR in Atlanta! This was $1299 plus $50 for shipping. From what I've seen, that's their standard price. It's less than what I see private parties asking...and certainly less than eBay.
Gillnetter Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Really Nice! You will love it with those PUs.
Gillnetter Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Aren't you glad you passed on the other guitar?
HughDaMann Posted November 21, 2012 Author Posted November 21, 2012 Aren't you glad you passed on the other guitar? :-)
DetroitBlues Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Very nice! Reminds me of my own Semi-hollow, only much better! Congrats!
TalismanRich Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Hugh, that's a nice looking 535. Very clean, and the color is great! 6.3 lbs seems a bit light, Mine is 8.1 lbs, slightly heavier than the Millennium. Maybe the TonePros is lighter than the Schaller hardware. In any case, they don't feel that heavy when you play them. The balance is usually excellent. Nice score!
Singerman Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Very nice, beautiful guitar. Your patience was rewarded, and it only took two days!
yoslate Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Beauty! 535's are just incredible instruments! Welcome back!
H Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 No better guitar to (re)start your Heritage collection with! Welcome back
HughDaMann Posted November 24, 2012 Author Posted November 24, 2012 Nice! Enjoy that guitar. Thanks! I plan too.
HughDaMann Posted December 1, 2012 Author Posted December 1, 2012 OK, it's official. I brought my new baby home last night. It's very resonant and plays like a dream. I don't know if only 6.3 lbs as I was told, but it's pretty light -- lighter than my Hamer Newport, which is smaller and has small center block. I took it out of the case and my wife just kept saying, "Man, is that gorgeous!" This was a good find and a good price. I'm glad to be back, officially. :-)
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