Questions about the 575

[Indianageo]

Hi All,

Considering the 575 either in its regular or custom forms. Am wondering if anyone's tried an ebony board on this model guitar and how well it sounded/played with this configuration?

 

A couple of more questions if I may... 1) How do you feel about the gold hardware option on this guitar? I think it looks pretty fine (assuming a medium to dark burst colour). 2) Is this guitar comfortable to play sitting down in a chair (as opposed to on a couch)? Is it fairly well balanced? I tried playing an ES 175 and found it a bit bulky. As such, I understand the 575 is a bit thinner.

Thanks again for your help..

 

Kind Regards,

IG

[jazzrat]

I've had both rosewood and ebony on 575 Customs.

The ebony seemed a little brighter with better definition of the low notes but

that may have just been the difference between the guitars as they had

different pickups.

[Stringman]

I've owned two H-575's over the years and both were great guitars in their own rite. One was Sunburst and the other was Sunsetburst. Both were beautiful guitars, but had chrome hardware. I think the gold option would look great on that model with sunburst colors. Secondly, they were great guitars to sit and play on a chair. I used both in pit orchestras and on stage all the while sitting. So, I had no problem with the ergonomics of the 575.

 

Sorry, have not had the ebony fingerboard on a 575. Both that I had were rosewood.

 

Go for it, man.

[Kuz]

I am not a huge ebony fine on my guitars except for Archtops & Acoustics. I have a 575 with ebony board and they are kind of rare. I bought the guitar new without playing it. The ebony is WONDERFUL on a 575. It looks great, feels great, and mine is warm & round sounding (unlike Ebony) but has the quick response of my Golden Eagle. I am SO glad I went with an Ebony Custum 575!!!

 

 

 

[Stringman]

I am not a huge ebony fine on my guitars except for Archtops & Acoustics. I have a 575 with ebony board and they are kind of rare. I bought the guitar new without playing it. The ebony is WONDERFUL on a 575. It looks great, feels great, and mine is warm & round sounding (unlike Ebony) but has the quick response of my Golden Eagle. I am SO glad I went with an Ebony Custum 575!!!

 

 

 

GREAT LOOKING GUITAR!!!! That's a knock-out.

[tsp17]

my 575MH has an ebony board. I love the feel and look, and of course the sound. It is a wonderfully comfortable guitar standing or sitting.

[Gitfiddler]

Hi All,

Considering the 575 either in its regular or custom forms. Am wondering if anyone's tried an ebony board on this model guitar and how well it sounded/played with this configuration?

 

A couple of more questions if I may... 1) How do you feel about the gold hardware option on this guitar? I think it looks pretty fine (assuming a medium to dark burst colour). 2) Is this guitar comfortable to play sitting down in a chair (as opposed to on a couch)? Is it fairly well balanced? I tried playing an ES 175 and found it a bit bulky. As such, I understand the 575 is a bit thinner.

Thanks again for your help..

 

Kind Regards,

IG

 

You can't go wrong with either Rosewood or Ebony fretboards on a 575. Since they come standard as solid Maple body/sides, the Rosewood boards tend to soften the brightness that comes with Maple. In my view, Ebony is so classy on archtops, all one need do is roll back the tone pot to bring out the more mellow, jazzy flavor. You can order either for your fretboard...add whatever inlays (or none); gold or nickel plated hardware; upgraded or plain wood; extra binding; Slim/Med/Fat neck carve; pearl inlay 'The Heritage' on your headstock; Seths, 59's; and more!

 

So get what you really want. Most guitar makers don't give you this many choices. And that is what sets Heritage apart from the crowd! Have fun and let us know what you decide.

[tsp17]

you might also want to consider a 575MH (mahogany back/sides, spruce top). ebony is standard on MH's. I really love mine. it is my favorite of all. you can see pictures on gbase.

[Indianageo]

Kuz... stunning guitar you've got there. And thanks to everyone for the great advice. When I think about it, I wonder really if fret wood really makes all that much of a difference since in many cases the strings are actually fretted on the pearl (or whatever material is used) inlays. I mean, it does to me insofar as I find ebony 'smoother' to work on, generally speaking, than rosewood plus I like the darker colour of ebony. Lots to think about here.

 

TSP17: I wasn't able to find photos on GBase of that guitar. Do you have a link you can send me? Thx.

 

Regards,

IG

[Indianageo]

Aack!>. Another question to anyone.. What is the binding material made of? Is that plastic? or wood? I'm thinking some sort of plastic material maybe?

 

Thanks again.. so many questions!

 

IG

[Spectrum13]

I mean, it does to me insofar as I find ebony 'smoother' to work on, generally speaking, than rosewood plus I like the darker colour of ebony. Lots to think about here.

 

TSP17: I wasn't able to find photos on GBase of that guitar. Do you have a link you can send me? Thx.

 

Regards,

IG

Heritage provides too many choices

 

Not easy to choose the model, wood package, hardware, pickups, neck woods, finger board woods, neck profile, fret size, scale length and colors. They you wait 6- 9 months, pay your money and see what they built.

 

Have faith in your choices and trust the guys building it to make you something great. Lucky the guys have been doing this since 1956 and got a good track record. I took the leap three times.

 

I loved the one-off Steiner 575 so mine was modeled after it with a rosewood long scale fingerboard.

 

Would have liked Ebony for the smooth feel but figured the Rosewood would help the 16" sound sweeter and look better with the gold and mahogany.

[Indianageo]

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Heritage provides too many choices

 

Not easy to choose the model, wood package, hardware, pickups, neck woods, finger board woods, neck profile, fret size, scale length and colors. They you wait 6- 9 months, pay your money and see what they built.

 

Have faith in your choices and trust the guys building it to make you something great. Lucky the guys have been doing this since 1956 and got a good track record. I took the leap three times.

 

I loved the one-off Steiner 575 so mine was modeled after it with a rosewood long scale fingerboard.

 

Would have liked Ebony for the smooth feel but figured the Rosewood would help the 16" sound sweeter and look better with the gold and mahogany.

 

Good points. Hmm, I just did a search on "Steiner 575 guitar"...Is your guitar the one with the wooden knobs? That is really cool. You're right though.. I should just put faith in the guys that have been building them for over 50 years. I'm sure anything they're going to do will be stunning. Thanks for your help.

 

IG

[Steiner]

Ah indianagio -a wise choice. The 575 is a remarkable guitar. Currently there are a 575 Custom and 575 Mahogany hanging on the walls here. Both are ebony fretboarded and laced in gold accoutrements. Yes, the binding is plastic but the wood is solid hardwood throughout. Not a day goes by that I don't play at least one of them. I owned a G brand L4-CES that was shown the door when the first 575 arrived.

 

Enjoy the hunt!

 

Here's a shot of the mahogany 575 which is close to Spectrum13's, shown above.

 

 

[SouthpawGuy]

That's a top of the food chain 575 right there !

[tsp17]

 

TSP17: I wasn't able to find photos on GBase of that guitar. Do you have a link you can send me? Thx.

 

Regards,

IG

Here is an Almond sunburst.

http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-h-575-m-h-almond-sunburst

Mine is natural which I think is a nice finish for an MH. There are pics of it in my gallery on this site or feel to pm me your email for more detail. Otherwise I'll post pics tomorrow.

[Indianageo]

Ah indianagio -a wise choice. The 575 is a remarkable guitar. Currently there are a 575 Custom and 575 Mahogany hanging on the walls here. Both are ebony fretboarded and laced in gold accoutrements. Yes, the binding is plastic but the wood is solid hardwood throughout. Not a day goes by that I don't play at least one of them. I owned a G brand L4-CES that was shown the door when the first 575 arrived.

 

Enjoy the hunt!

 

Here's a shot of the mahogany 575 which is close to Spectrum13's, shown above.

 

 

 

Indeed Steiner.. That is verrry close to what I have in mind, only in an old style burst. Same inlays, same headstock, binding,etc. Maybe the other standard tailpiece, but yours looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

 

IG

[SouthpawGuy]

 

My own 575 Custom in old style burst, with trapeze tailpiece and Duncan '59s. Fingerboard is rosewood.

 

As I'm fond of bending strings I had the dealer install the tuneomatic / rosewood bridge. Currently set up with 12's although I could change to 11's without having to move the bridge.

 

[Steiner]

My own 575 Custom in old style burst, with trapeze tailpiece and Duncan '59s. Fingerboard is rosewood.

 

... I had the dealer install the tuneomatic / rosewood bridge.

 

That is some of the darkest rosewood I've ever seen. Isn't it delightful to find it attached to a guitar that undoubtedly provides a cunning array of stunts

[SouthpawGuy]

Ha ! Took me a second to get that one Yes it's a fine one, haven't actually played it in a while.

 

I must whip it out tonight and give it a lash ( as they say around here )

[Gitfiddler]

That Mahogany 575 on Gbase is a winner...a bit overpriced in my opinion, but a winner.

 

[Ned]

I switched my 575 from gold to chrome. Gold is ok on the Sweet 16, the 575 is not such a flashy instrument. Ebony is a winner for look and feel. Great seated guitar. Very comfy. Check out the spruce and mahogany option. Makes for a fine voice. Love the 5 piece neck too.