Boytbpc Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Since I'm relatively new to the Heritage world, I've got some pretty basic questions. Sorry if they've been asked a billion time already. 1st. What is the difference between a H-150 Deluxe and Classic? 2nd. In your opinion, what is the Gibson equivalent of an H-150 Classic? Is it a Traditional or something closer to Custom Shop R9/8? 3rd. Why are you a Heritage fan and do you prefer them to G or are you an equal opportunity picker? For me, I've had two LP Classics. Both had issues that eventually caused me to sell them. I'm hoping that Heritage has a higher quality, but without the G Custom Shop price tag. Cheers,Boytbpc
Redsand Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 1. A H-150 Deluxe will usually have a premium wood package and a bound headstock, A "classic" H-150 is just a standard H-150 built with certain specs, usually in a burst finish, commissioned by a certain dealer who then renamed a classic. 2. (Heads up: This question is a hot button issue for a few (1) particular HOC members, you should probably expect a 3000 worder comin you way) I however, truly believe any standard H-150 to roll out of Heritage to be every bit as well built as ANY of the 15 models of the Gibson Les Paul INCLUDING the Custom Shop stuff…..period. 3. I'm a fan because the price/quality ratio of Heritage guitar is unparalleled and I simply refuse to pay extra for name recognition….The legacy of this company and its founders is truly unique and hard not to root for! Do I bash Gibson for their quality or business model, no, but none the less I have no desire to own one again. (Please disregard statement for acoustics) Bottom line here Boytbpc is that you should feel very confident that you'll be over the top satisfied when you get your Heritage, whatever the model.
Millennium Maestro Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Both Models have Seymour Duncan 59s as pickups with the same electronics. They both have Mahogany neck and body, Rosewood board, MOP trap inlays and common H150 specs. The Deluxe should have a additional number above the serial stating its run number, they are in the 300s I believe over 25+ years. Deluxes also have a flamed laminated headstock and pick guard finished to match the body. They also have a Belly cut on the backside. Essentially the Classic is a designation to reflect standard 150 specs with Seymour Duncan 59 pickups.
Blunote Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 I've included an obligatory photo of my 2010 H150 Deluxe Ultra. It's basically a blinged-out H150. The upgrades include an Ultra top, cream multi-bound scarfed body, bound wood pick-guard (ebony, I think), bound headstock.
tbonesullivan Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 They can mean a bunch of different things. There are the standard options for each "package" but they can be altered at well. I have a Millennium H-158 Classic. I asked Jim Deurloo about it, and he said well it was "classic", so honestly, I don't know what it means. My H-158 is much less blinged out than a typical millennium. IT also has a laminated top and back, dot inlays, and no access plate on the back. The back is also slightly arched, not flat like current Millies.
SouthpawGuy Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Both Models have Seymour Duncan 59s as pickups with the same electronics. They both have Mahogany neck and body, Rosewood board, MOP trap inlays and common H150 specs. The Deluxe should have a additional number above the serial stating its run number, they are in the 300s I believe over 25+ years. Deluxes also have a flamed laminated headstock and pick guard finished to match the body. They also have a Belly cut on the backside. Essentially the Classic is a designation to reflect standard 150 specs with Seymour Duncan 59 pickups. This is also my understanding. There is also the Ultra model, which used to denote HRW pickups.
Millennium Maestro Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Forgot to mention the MultiPly binding around the body as well on the deluxe's... See the above photo
SouthpawGuy Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Ultra being the amount of flame? Ultra denoted the guitar was also fitted with Heritages own HRW pickups
SouthpawGuy Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 Note the black dot on the selector switch ..... it indicates that HRWs are installed The Ultra also doesn't have a headstock veneer or rear contour
Blunote Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 'Ultra' relates to the amount of figuring in the top. Most, if not all H150 Deluxe guitars have Ultra tops. The H150 Deluxe guitars also have the features I mentioned in my earlier post. AFAIK, Heritage no longer adds matching wood grain veneers to the headstock.
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