schundog Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I have never bought a new Heritage from a dealer. I'm not sure if this qualifies or not, as this is a "N" serial #, yet never-owned 575 from a guy that I don't see Heritage even listing as a dealer anymore. The dealer has had this 575, along with a CNSB 535 and Clownburst 150, ALL with premium woods, ever since I can remember. While he was sold on the Heritage quality and story, I think he regrets getting these great guitars all those years ago, as he says anything over $500 in economically depressed Decatur, IL, is a tough sell. I think he's probably right. I knew I was in trouble when I took a good long look at the finish on this baby. I've always admired Guitfiddler's SSBs, and this guitar is everything a Heritage should be. I haven't had much time tonight, but I snapped these quick picks. I'll get better ones with natural light soon. I asked the shop owner if the 1 year warranty was still good, after all this time. He said he wasn't sure, but he promised that it was under warranty with HIM as long as he was alive, and I believe him. He's a very able tech/repair, and gave me a nice leather strap, a couple polish cloths, some Martin cleaner spray, and a nice 18' cable. A 575 has been on my wish list for some time now. Needless to say, I'm stoked!
High Flying Bird Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 You only got the one? It looks nice. Don't take your eyes off it at PSP.
yoslate Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 A 575 in sunsetburst is an absolute classic. Beauty, Brian! Love to spank that one at PSP!
Kuz Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Now that is 575!!!! Way to go Brian, I LOVE mine. I love my GE too, but there is something to be said about the short scale tone (warm, rounder, not as snappy... very Jim Hall & Pat Metheny) and the ease of play on the shorter scale. AWESOME!!!!! (and you are right, we deserve better pics!!)
skydog52 Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Congrats Brian. That is a beauty! I've always liked the Sunset burst color especially on that model. Happy New Guitar Day
H Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 That's a beauty, nice snatch! Is the dealer the guy who keeps a gun under his apron?
DetroitBlues Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Very nice Brian! What is the first song you played on it?
SouthpawGuy Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Very nice, love the way they burst the back of the neck on the sunset bursts. Congrats.
y2kc Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Smiths Music, is that Milt Smith? Beautiful guitar!!!
Steiner Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 That's a beauty, nice snatch! +1 A 525 AND a 575!??? You lucky dog. Welcome to the 575 HOC subsection. She's a Duesey, yes and Howe.
y2kc Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Whoops, you are in Illinois, I know who You got that from. Beautiful guitar!! Next time you are up north, please bring that by the house for a good look at it. y2kc
TalismanRich Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Nice one, Brian. Great color on that one (as Heritage usually does).
schundog Posted April 10, 2013 Author Posted April 10, 2013 That's a beauty, nice snatch! Is the dealer the guy who keeps a gun under his apron? That's the guy! I made the mistake of bringing up the fact that I had applied for my FOID (Firearms Owner's ID card; Illinois is the only state, I believe, that requires one) so that I could get a hand gun for home protection, and nearly didn't get out of his shop for ANOTHER 1/2 hour, as he wanted to talk and talk and talk about THAT. Very nice Brian! What is the first song you played on it? A very simple ii-V-I chord progression. I've got my work cut out for me to try to do this guitar (or any of them, for that matter) justice. This won't be my main guitar; I'm still young enough at heart to want to crank it up more often than not. Still, I'm looking forward to exploring where this thing will take me, and have about 5 Truefire Jazz courses to try to wade through. It's funny, I played the guitar, and told the owner I wanted it, and wanted to take it home with me that day, but I wanted to bring it back sometime soon to have him buff out a couple of areas that needed a little bit of attention. I was being pretty nit-picky, as I expected it to be damn-near perfect. He hesitated, and then said, OK, kid (he always calls me that!), you just have to take good care of her... Hmmm, that's an odd comment, I thought. He then, almost apologetically said he had to do this "by the book," and write up a ticket on the guitar. Even Weirder, I thought. Of course I would want a receipt. As it turns out, he thought I just wanted to take the guitar home and try it out without buying/paying for it! I assured him I was going to buy it that day, I just wanted the work done at a later time. I couldn't believe he was going to trust me to leave with that thing without paying for it! Of course, he owns around 100 guns, and knows where I live.... Thanks for the nice comments, everyone. Rob, I would be honored to have you put this thing through it's paces at PSP!
Keith7940236 Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Congratulations on your new guitar. H-575 is a great instrument!
mark555 Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 fabulous guitar, I don't own one but always enjoy playing Peter Alton's when I see him.
PunkKitty Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Very, very nice, Brian. Congrats! I'm tempted to take a road trip to see that 150.
rockabilly69 Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 That's a nice looking guitar Brian. I bet it's going to be one of your favorites for just sitting on the couch playing unplugged!
schundog Posted April 10, 2013 Author Posted April 10, 2013 Not much sun out today, but hopefully these are some better pics.
Kuz Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Much better pics, thank you Brian!!! These confirm that it truly is a special guitar!!! Congrats again!
gpuma Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 So in the end you won't buy mine for 3 grand Congrats man, beautiful guitar
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