MartyGrass Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 It weighs 8.2 lbs naked and dry. How does that compare to H535/555s out there? The guitar is sensitive because someone claimed it is extremely heavy.
fxdx99 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 My '08 555 in at 8.1 my '02 535 reads 7.7 Extremely heavy?... Would guess it's within a couple sigma.
CJTopes Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 My 535 weighs in at 9.4 lbs!!! Thats why I nicknamed it the beast!
Gitfiddler Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Since Heritage uses solid rims, would that make them more heavy than other semis? Also, if the 555 has a fat profile Mahogany neck it would add to the weight.
MartyGrass Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 It's a little heavier than I'm used to in this style of a guitar. But it's comfortable all right. Thanks to Jack for this great instrument! Here are some non-glam shots. The flame is subtle only because cherry doesn't flaunt it!
MartyGrass Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Since Heritage uses solid rims, would that make them more heavy than other semis? Also, if the 555 has a fat profile Mahogany neck it would add to the weight. Heritages are thinner than Gibsons so the center block should be lighter. I didn't know the Gibson rims are laminates. I thought that laminates crack too often when shaped for rims. It's a mystery alright.
brentrocks Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 My 353 is quite heavy also. I'll weigh it when I get home.
Gitfiddler Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 The question sounds close to "Does this dress make me look fat?" I'll weigh my 555 and 535 fat ass, I mean fat neck when I get home tonight.
MartyGrass Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 8 lbs really isn't a burden. Here's a 13 pounder. That was pushing it.
TalismanRich Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Its chubby, but in the right places.... my 535 weighs in at a hefty 8.11 lbs. Its a 2005 model. Moreso than the weight, it seems that the balance of the guitar makes a difference. My 535 feels almost like my Mille, but thats only 7.6 lbs. Then again, it might be that the 535 sits on the "shelf" I provide differently! Obligatory glamor shot.
big bob Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 I have one with a three PC maple neck, 8.5 http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/gallery/image/1995-94-h555-classis/
big bob Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 http://s36.photobucket.com/user/skydog653/media/Heritage%20H-555/MyH555.jpg.html
bolero Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 you could always put an aluminum ( aluminium for you Brits ) tailpiece on there, and shave off nearly a pound
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 It weighs 8.2 lbs naked and dry. How does that compare to H535/555s out there? The guitar is sensitive because someone claimed it is extremely heavy. If you play it frequently it will lose weight!
CJTopes Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 If you play it frequently it will lose weight! Then mine should weigh about 3.2 lbs!
brentrocks Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 My 353 is quite heavy also. I'll weigh it when I get home. its actually only 7.75 lbs....feels more stout than that though
davesultra Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Its chubby, but in the right places.... my 535 weighs in at a hefty 8.11 lbs. Its a 2005 model. Moreso than the weight, it seems that the balance of the guitar makes a difference. My 535 feels almost like my Mille, but thats only 7.6 lbs. Then again, it might be that the 535 sits on the "shelf" I provide differently! Obligatory glamor shot. That's one sharp looking git!
MartyGrass Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Its chubby, but in the right places.... my 535 weighs in at a hefty 8.11 lbs. Its a 2005 model. Moreso than the weight, it seems that the balance of the guitar makes a difference. My 535 feels almost like my Mille, but thats only 7.6 lbs. Then again, it might be that the 535 sits on the "shelf" I provide differently! Obligatory glamor shot. Is that faded cherry or cherry? The top seems lighter than the sides.
TalismanRich Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Is that faded cherry or cherry? The top seems lighter than the sides. That one is faded cherry. Its a bit more translucent that the normal cherry. The only reason the top looks lighter is because of the flash. Its pretty much all the same shade, top, back and sides.
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