yuominae Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I've been wondering about this for a little while now. I find that I actually like my H140 a lot more than my H150, because of the thinner body. I was looking to (maybe...) purchase another one, but they only seem to come up very rarely. Loads of H150s (relatively speaking) out there though I was wondering why that is? Are they so good that people who have them never sell them? Or are there very few of them?
heritagefan7 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I always like the Florentine cutaway on the 140 but wanted it on the 150 b/c I'm so used to the 150 size. I love Talismanrich's 140. It's the one that I have had contact with. No idea abt availability.
yuominae Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 I always like the Florentine cutaway on the 140 but wanted it on the 150 b/c I'm so used to the 150 size. I love Talismanrich's 140. It's the one that I have had contact with. No idea abt availability. I like it too. I wasn't sure about that kind of pointy cutaway when I bought it, but it's actually very nice. Makes it look different from the Gibsons
H Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 According to information I've seen written here on the HOC in the past, a large part of Heritage's production goes to Pacific economies. Following that theory, there should be higher availability where you are!
yuominae Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 According to information I've seen written here on the HOC in the past, a large part of Heritage's production goes to Pacific economies. Following that theory, there should be higher availability where you are! That's interesting... I've seen very few of them over the last year. There was one H140 that went a fee weeks ago and that I should have bought, really, but I haven't seen many at all. Not more than on ebay at any rate. Where on earth are all the H140s? I can only assume that they are so good that their owners never let go of them?
HANGAR18 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I've been wondering about this for a little while now. I find that I actually like my H140 a lot more than my H150, because of the thinner body. I was looking to (maybe...) purchase another one, but they only seem to come up very rarely. Loads of H150s (relatively speaking) out there though I was wondering why that is? Are they so good that people who have them never sell them? Or are there very few of them? The H150 is comparable to a Les Paul Standard, which is one of the most popular guitars in the world. As such, I would assume that Heritage makes a lot more H150's than H140's. I've always intended to own at least one H150 but oddly enough, I don't own a single "normal" H150. Instead, I (currently) own two H150 Specials which have a thinner body, and thus, I find them to be more comfortable to play. It's as if the whole back of the guitar IS a "belly cut". I also prefer the rounded horn cut (I forget what it is called) over the pointy Florentine cut on everything except the Byrdland guitars that Ted Nugent plays.
TalismanRich Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Playing both a 157 and a 140, I find the 140 to be more comfortable, especially if I'm standing. Its lighter weight and doesn't add as much thickness to my prodigious protuberance! The difference between the Florentine and Venetian cutaways doesn't really seem make much difference to me when playing but I like the Florentine looks... its just a bit different.
big bob Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Heritage stopped making the thin florentine cutaway 140's some time ago. They pop up from time to time. I have one that I occasionally put up for sale and then decide to keep.
DetroitBlues Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I had two 140's and one 150.... Honestly, I prefer the 150 thickness and weight over a 140... But my first 140 was the most comfortable LP style I've ever had.... Now here's what I think why the 150 is more popular than a 140... When I first learned about Heritage guitars, I looked up a few dealers and priced out a 150... Having a bit of sticker shock, I asked about a 140... It was only a $150-$200 price difference.... As a percentage of cost, it was very minimal... For me, having the inlays being dots was the biggest deterrent... The 150 comes with a bound fretboard and trap inlays. The 140 (for the longest time) was unbound and dot inlays.... In my opinion, the bound fretboard and trap inlays make a huge difference. I was rather spoiled because my first 140 was a precursor to the 147... I had mini block inlays, MOP headstock inlay, bound fretboard, belly cut, and one piece back and flamed maple top.... Too bad the first several years of Heritage had such thin neck profiles, or else I'd kept my first 140.... Now I'm not sure when, but Heritage advertised the 140's with a bound fretboard now, yet I see very few on here that have a bound fretboard.
tulk1 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 A Custom H140 2nd Ed is on my list. A slightly smaller bodied H150 - awesome idea.
smurph1 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Of all the Heritages I've owned I liked my Clownburst 85 H-140 the best.. Pickups, Action, everything about that guitar was great..Please don't ask me why I don't have it anymore.. I don't want to cry.. LOL
herve Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 my H140 is a 1988 in any case i don't want to sell my beauty
tbonesullivan Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 My guess would be the same as others: people want that giant hunk of wood that is the H150. The H140 is lighter and more back friendly, but many looking for lighter go semi hollow or will get a H150LW.
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Any difference in sound between a 140 and 150? That would depend on whether the pups were the same or not.
tulk1 Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 Wonder if the difference, all parts being equal, that it might be like : 535/555 - Prospect H150 - H140.
mark555 Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 you don't see many of them over here in England, the only one I know of belongs to Peter Green and he won't part with it. Not that he ever takes it out to play much, but he does rave about it.
H Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 you don't see many of them over here in England, the only one I know of belongs to Peter Green and he won't part with it. Not that he ever takes it out to play much, but he does rave about it. Bluediver in Ipswich has one too.
DetroitBlues Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Wonder if the difference, all parts being equal, that it might be like : 535/555 - Prospect H150 - H140. If the Prospect had a full center block that is...
jeetz Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 My '86 H-140CM was damaged back in the 1994 Northridge, California Earthquake (headstock crack/break). I paid good money to have it repaired and it remains one of my favorites to this very day! Stays in tune forever and plays like butter. While I am considering upgrading the stock pickups to Sheptone Tributes, I'll never sell this gem. Everyone should be fortunate enough to own a 140.
TalismanRich Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 My '86 H-140CM was damaged back in the 1994 Northridge, California Earthquake (headstock crack/break). I paid good money to have it repaired and it remains one of my favorites to this very day! Stays in tune forever and plays like butter. While I am considering upgrading the stock pickups to Sheptone Tributes, I'll never sell this gem. Everyone should be fortunate enough to own a 140. I changed the pickups of my 140 to Alnico Pro IIs last year and I like them in that guitar. The Schallers in the 140 just seemed dull compared to the ones i my 535 and 157. The 140 and the 535 are the two Heritages that get the most play here. The 525 is coming in third, but its still the "new kid". I still like the fact that it gives good "acoustic" as well as electric. I've been trying to decide what to bring to PSP this year, and I can't decide which to leave home. I might end up with 5 guitars this year. Besides the Taylor, I want to bring my 73 Guild to show to Jim Deurloo. He was at Guild when that one was made.
mark555 Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Bluediver in Ipswich has one too. I'd like to buy Pete's 140 but there's no chance of him selling it for a good while yet, if at all.
H Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 I'd like to buy Pete's 140 but there's no chance of him selling it for a good while yet, if at all.Keep your fingers crossed!
SofaPlayer Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 Here is one for sale that I find exceptionally beautiful: http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/electric-guitars/heritage/679-1995-heritage-h-140-solid-body-electric
yuominae Posted July 1, 2013 Author Posted July 1, 2013 Here is one for sale that I find exceptionally beautiful: http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/electric-guitars/heritage/679-1995-heritage-h-140-solid-body-electric Oh wow, I don't usually like green guitars, but this one is stunning. That top is great and the emerald green is so rich and deep. What a beauty!!
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