difference between first and second generation H-140's

[drewmill]

Heritage Players-

 

 

I was wondering the difference between the 1st and 2nd Generation H-140's.

Is one more playable or desirable?

Thanks-

Drew

[tulk1]

Hi Drew, Welcome to the HoC.

 

Biggest difference is the move from the sharp Florentine cutaway to the rounder Venetian (LP, H150, etc) cutaway. Other than that, I think specs remain the same. It's a slightly smaller body than the H150. thinking they may have added a slight belly cut to it, too. Not sure, tho'.

 

Playable or desireable - that's more of a personal thing, I'd think.

[Billgelder]

1st Generation H-140

 

2nd Generation H-140

H 140 Specifications :

24- 3/4” scale
22 fret bound dot rosewood board
Joins at 16th fret
Solid mahogany neck
17” length solid mahogany body
Upgraded curly maple, cream bound top
12- 1/2” width with 1- 5/8” rim

[smokedtires]

Yep, as stated; sharp vs round

[peterbright]

Prefer the looks of the 1st generation.

[FredZepp]

[peterbright]

That is beautiful!

[BillyTwang]

I've owned both H-140's. The 2nd generation had a nice belly cut. The neck, from memory, was a nice D shape, but not 50's round. The other I had was from the 1st year of incorporation back in the 80's. The neck was 60's slim. They were both very comfortable instruments, but I favored the 2nd's neck. If you find a 2nd with HRW's, you won't be disappointed.

[chico]

Nice to hear from you Mr Twang. Great handle btw.

 

I've always shied away from the 140s because of the florentine cut but I could go for one of the second gen with that belly cut..

 

It makes me rethink

[TalismanRich]

I have absolutely no issue with the Florentine cut... I like it. Mine plays like a dream.

 

 

... PS no issues with the clown burst either.

[BillyTwang]

Thanks Chico. The Twang comes from a G&L pine tele with a belly cut I am currently cutting my teeth on. BTW I am in the market for an H-140 (recent 08 to present) with a Florentine cutaway. I'll probably post a WTB soon.

[slider313]

Thanks Chico. The Twang comes from a G&L pine tele with a belly cut I am currently cutting my teeth on. BTW I am in the market for an H-140 (recent 08 to present) with a Florentine cutaway. I'll probably post a WTB soon.

 

I believe the '08 to present would be a Venetian cutaway. I'm not quite sure when the change took place.

 

Here's my '89 custom order 140, which was refinished from cherry sunburst to tobacco sunburst by Jack Briggs.

 

 

[Spectrum13]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heritage still has the patterns to build a first generation 140 or a 147. Any neck carve, bridge, pickups or finish. This build took five months and was delivered December of 2013.

 

[peterbright]

Any upcharge for the 1st generation cutaway?

[FredZepp]

The first generation 140's remind me of Gibson's original prototypes for the Les Paul model.

This one is from 1951 and has been altered with sunburst finish and humbuckers...

 

[Spectrum13]

Any upcharge for the 1st generation cutaway?

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