New to heritage

[guitarpreston]

Im looking into a few diff heritage models. But have a few questions. Im only looking at semi hollow models, a few diff ones are of interest. Which model is the same size as the gibson 339? Also how versatile is the h110? Im a jazz studies major and I want to be able to get some good jazz tones but still be able to take it to a regular gig

[PunkKitty]

Hi and welcome!

 

The Prospect is slightly larger than a 339 but smaller than a 335. It's the closest in size to a 339.

 

The Millennium models semi hollows and are about the size of a Les Paul.

 

I have one of each.

[HANGAR18]

Also how versatile is the h110?

 

The H110 is listed on the semi hollow page of the Heritage web site but it is more like a chambered solid body. You can also special order one from the factory without the chambering. Essentially it is the equivalent of a Les Paul Standard with a unique looking horn above the neck pocket. There are many on this site who have described the H535 (similar to the 335 made by G) as being very versatile. Jazz to Blues to Heavy Metal

[HANGAR18]

 

Jazz to Blues to Heavy Metal

 

With the right pickups of course.

[MartyGrass]

You can play jazz on anything, and I do.

 

The most versatile one for you would be the 535, a Millennium, or a Prospect with a solid center block. Weight relieved 150s and 170s would also work.

 

But you can make any model do what you need.

[guitarpreston]

I usually play a tele but I think A 535, millennium, or prospect would be a good addition to the family and would get more of a traditional jazz tone.

[MartyGrass]

Guess who else plays jazz with a Tele?

 

[HANGAR18]

Guess who else plays jazz with a Tele?

 

 

That was almost comical. A 535 would have been a much better choice than a Tele. Selecting the right tool for the job is important.

[guitarpreston]

I can't put my finger on it but something about that tone I don't like at all. It seems thin and a little to bright or something. But I like to be on the edge of mud.

[Yooper]

 

Selecting the right tool for the job is important.

 

Very true. The Tele makes one heck of an "adjustable wrench" though.

[Vanschoyck]

I can't put my finger on it but something about that tone I don't like at all. It seems thin and a little to bright or something. But I like to be on the edge of mud.

 

I like that. "The Edge of Mud" would be a great song title. It's hard to have one guitar that will do everything. If your voice is good it should fit in where ever you need it too. But I well know what it's like to be playing an arch top through a clean rig and get the request for ZZ Top.

[MartyGrass]

Bill Frisell is one of the finest living jazz guitarists. I'm not saying he's sane, mind you. He's definitely pushing the envelope in the same spirit as Charlie Christian, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Monk, Dizzy, Miles, Coltrane and Matheny.

 

Here's some of his old style stuff to show he's earned his chops. He's playing with some jazz legends.

 

 

 

Here's some newer style stuff about mid way through his electronic journey.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NrbNnEOFUw

 

 

The freedom from rhythmic, tonal and melodic constraints is the central theme of jazz. Frisell is a pioneer, and he chose his Tele as his primary instrument usually. It's odd alright, but anything goes when you're on the fringe.

[yoslate]

I can't put my finger on it but something about that tone I don't like at all. It seems thin and a little to bright or something. But I like to be on the edge of mud.

 

gp, Marty's all over it. That having been said, this will seem dictatorial and presumptuous on my part, but trust me (and you have no reason to), 535, Seth Lovers. You won't look back.

[guitarpreston]

The only reason I'm not sure on a 535 is, I've played a 335 quite a bit and had a 135 for a while. Not crazy about the big body. I think I would prefer the smaller body of the milli or prospect. The 535 is one of if not the best looking guitars of that style I've ever seen but the big body doesn't feel all that comfortable to me

[PunkKitty]

Where are you? It may be possible to get together with a HOC member or get to a Heritage dealer to try some of these guitars out.

[guitarpreston]

DFW metroplex

[HANGAR18]

DFW metroplex

 

The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area

[guitarpreston]

Arlington to be exact ha

[58super]

For a great telecaster user in jazz check out Ed Bickert and also a fellow Canuck.

 

To me an H535 beats an Es335 because they're made better and the playing comfort is better due to the slightly thinner Heritage body.

[brentrocks]

I would go with a prospect with set lovers

[guitarpreston]

Not downing a tele by any means its my go to generally. They are kind of a war hammer. You can't hardly hurt them and they will cover just about anything you need. I just want a different flavor

[Tim]

I've always seen my Millie DC as very similar to the 339. Great jazz/fusion tones, but can also smoke when played through a tube driver+Zendrive. Got the idea to load it up watching Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) play a PRS semi hollow with the gain way UP.

[blueox]

. . . Also how versatile is the h110? Im a jazz studies major and I want to be able to get some good jazz tones but still be able to take it to a regular gig

 

An H-110 is as versatile as you want it to be, as "it's all in the fingers", but you probably would not be able to find one on the pre-owned market, so a custom-build is in order . Pardon me while I blow my own (ox) horn, as I ordered mine chambered with an f-hole, SD Seth Lover pickups, coil-tap switch for both pickups, one tone pot and one volume pot.

[Vanschoyck]

 

An H-110 is as versatile as you want it to be, as "it's all in the fingers", but you probably would not be able to find one on the pre-owned market, so a custom-build is in order . Pardon me while I blow my own (ox) horn, as I ordered mine chambered with an f-hole, SD Seth Lover pickups, coil-tap switch for both pickups, one tone pot and one volume pot.

 

That is sweet!

[smurph1]

Very true. The Tele makes one heck of an "adjustable wrench" though.

Yep they do.. And I miss mine to this very day.. I know where it is, but the guy won't sell it back to me.. He knows what he's got!!