Questions about my '01 H150CM

[wrxplayer]

Hi,

 

I have an '01 H150CM. Link to pictures here: http://s235.photobucket.com/user/evanlerner/library/Heritage%20H150?sort=3&page=1

 

 

Two questions, if you can help.

 

1. How do I know if it's a Classic or "regular" CM?

2. Is the only difference the pickups, Duncans in the "Classic" and Schallers in the "regular"?

 

Thanks/

[PunkKitty]

To me it looks like a 150 CM that had the original Schaller pickups removed and replaced. The easiest way to check the model number is to remove the control cover from the back of the guitar. There should be a sticker on the inside of that cover that will tell you the model number.

[tulk1]

Schaller pickups were stock back then. If it had Schallers it was a CM. If it had Duncan '59s it was a Classic. Same guitar, different pickups. Since you have the Schaller tailpiece, and assuming the pickups weren't changed out, then you have a Classic. But as PK suggested, best way to tell is pull the control cavity plate. It's all right there .... probably.

[FredZepp]

Nice one !!

 

My Classic says it on the label, I believe. I see that you have this one up for sale because it's not your style of neck... good luck with the sale ( or trade)

[wrxplayer]

Well, according to the plate, it's a CM, but the pickups apparently aren't Schallers. Will pull them tomorrow and see what I find.

[yuominae]

If I go by the specs from my H150 Classic, the classic has a standard (LP type) bridge and tailpiece, Schaller tuners and 59 SD pickups. It should also say Classic on the control box cover sticker...

 

Although in your case the sticker does not state the serial number, so it could have been swapped (unlikely, I know...)

 

Nice guitar by the way! Just my 2 cents, but if the pickups sound good, does it really matter what's inside?

[HANGAR18]

I wonder if the specs would be etched in stone or would they be subject to a little wiggle room?

Anyway, here are some observations made about one specific H150 CM Classic http://heritageguitarfan.com/modelpages/h-150cm_classic.html