Billgelder Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 When to the Orlando Guitar Show this past weekend. I pick up a 2008 H-535, Almond Sunburst with Seth Lovers. It has a big chucky neck, just the way I like them. I saw the guy who owned it selling it to a dealer. I asked him what he wanted for it, and he said the deal was alright done. He told me he was a jazz guy and did not play the it very much. I walk around the show and looked at every guitar there, but only saw two other H-535. One was a 1988 that the dealer wanted $3100, no thanks. The other looked like a dog had been chewing on it, but he still was asking $1600, again no thanks. I thought I would go back and look at the 2008. It was in great shape, there was no fret wear at all, the guy was right he did not play it at all. Plugged it in and it sounded great, just like a 535 should. I looked in the F hole and the tag read that it had Seth Lovers in it. The dealer said he just got it in, and did not have a chance to clean it or check it out yet. I told him if he took my $1300 he would not have too. He said "No I can get more for it back home". I said "are you sure", and showed he the $1300 in cash. He said "sorry", so I started to walk away. He said "how about $1400". I lied to him and said "that's all I have with me". He said "he could not do it". Again I walk away, as I was looking at another guitar two booths away, there was a tap on my shoulder, as I heard "I'll take the deal". Sometimes you just have to walk away. I took the H-535 home, cleaned it, put new strings on (11's), set up the bridge and neck.Well needless to say we are very happy together.
skydog52 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 You drive a hard bargain. Congrats on a classic 535!
schundog Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Congratulations! Welcome to the HOC and the 535 Club!
Billgelder Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Congratulations! Welcome to the HOC and the 535 Club! This is my 2nd Heritage I got a custom H-150 last year.
H Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 You've got lots of bases covered with a 535/150 combination. Well done!
TalismanRich Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Nice looking 535 you have there BG. From the looks of it, I'm guessing it came from Jay Wolfes. He specs them out well, and has certain touches like the pickguard. You absolutely got a good deal on that one.
Gitfiddler Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Great deal! Man, you drive a hard bargain, but CASH is KING!! Play it in good health.
fxdx99 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Well done. That's a fine looking 535 and seths are a great match. Congtrats!
Billgelder Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 Nice looking 535 you have there BG. From the looks of it, I'm guessing it came from Jay Wolfes. He specs them out well, and has certain touches like the pickguard. You absolutely got a good deal on that one. You have a good eye,TalismanRich, it did come from Jay Wolfe. I went throught the case candy and found Jay's stiker and signature on the paperwork. Which made the deal even sweater. I had Jay custom order my H-150 last year. In the case was also a nice truss rod wrench still in its original packaging.
gnappi Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 When to the Orlando Guitar Show this past weekend. I pick up a 2008 H-535, Almond Sunburst with Seth Lovers. I went there bright and early Saturday AM looking for a 555, didn't get one but got this instead.
schundog Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 This is my 2nd Heritage I got a custom H-150 last year. I saw some of your gig pictures at the top of the page this morning; it looks like you are a busy gigging musician. What kind of stuff do you guys play?
Billgelder Posted January 25, 2013 Author Posted January 25, 2013 I saw some of your gig pictures at the top of the page this morning; it looks like you are a busy gigging musician. What kind of stuff do you guys play? Mostly classic rock. If you want more info check out our website. www.harikarirocks.net Thank for asking
chico Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 great story. and a beautiful axe. another 535 to gawk at..
koula901 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Billgelder - way to go! Good bargain and great guitar! Enjoy!
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Mostly classic rock. If you want more info check out our website. www.harikarirocks.netThank for asking I have been to Sebastian Fl. They guy with the long mustache, he must be the bassist....
Billgelder Posted January 25, 2013 Author Posted January 25, 2013 I have been to Sebastian Fl. They guy with the long mustache, he must be the bassist.... No, she is the singer.
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