Broyale Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I am thinking about having one built and want to know what Heritage charges for a basic GE build. Obviously, my build will be slightly different, but I want to have a basic idea of what it would cost. Do I have to go through a dealer? I would prefer not to have to deal with/pay a middleman to handle my transaction. Also, why don't Heritage post prices for their guitars? I'm looking to get a GE with two pickups built in like the L5 CES.
Vanschoyck Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I believe you have to go through a dealer, but there are some fine ones. An email to one of them would give you a ball park on the cost.
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Broyale, I'm currently waiting for my first Heritage build, an Eagle Classic. For any new build you will have to use a dealer, I don't think there is any way around it. I would definitely get several quotes because they are not all the same (although the ones I spoke to were in the same ball park). A stock GE is going to run around $4.5k. If you want two set pickups you may want to consider an Eagle Classic with upgraded binding and inlays. The stock EC goes for $3.6-$3.9k and uses the same wood/body dimensions as the GE. If you aren't in a hurry keep an eye on the for sale forum here, I've seen several beautiful Eagles sell for much less than a new one. Good luck! WM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 One more thing: This is a great place for information. There are many people here that are much more knowledgable than me and they have been very helpful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Broyale Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 Broyale, I'm currently waiting for my first Heritage build, an Eagle Classic. For any new build you will have to use a dealer, I don't think there is any way around it. I would definitely get several quotes because they are not all the same (although the ones I spoke to were in the same ball park). A stock GE is going to run around $4.5k. If you want two set pickups you may want to consider an Eagle Classic with upgraded binding and inlays. The stock EC goes for $3.6-$3.9k and uses the same wood/body dimensions as the GE. If you aren't in a hurry keep an eye on the for sale forum here, I've seen several beautiful Eagles sell for much less than a new one. Good luck! WM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I looked at the Eagle Classic, but its has laminate back and sides which is a no-no for my guitar (or any guitar over $600, IMO). Its gotta be an all solid, carved GE with two pickups.
Kuz Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 As one who has bought two new GEs (but it has been several years) the cost was approximately $4,250-4,500
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 The Eagle Classic is not laminate, all solid wood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Genericmusic Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Check with; http://www.greenoakguitar.com the owner is a member here, skydog52.
Broyale Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 The Eagle Classic is not laminate, all solid wood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Eagle Classic Specifications : 25 -1/2” scale 20 fret bound ebony board 5 piece curly maple neck 17” body width with 3” rim 20-1/4” body length Solid carved, white bound spruce top Curly maple white bound back and rim Gold hardware ...that means "laminate" to me. It doesn't say solid carved or at least solid.
Vanschoyck Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Eagle Classic Specifications : 25 -1/2” scale 20 fret bound ebony board 5 piece curly maple neck 17” body width with 3” rim 20-1/4” body length Solid carved, white bound spruce top Curly maple white bound back and rim Gold hardware ...that means "laminate" to me. It doesn't say solid carved or at least solid. That description is a puzzler, and worthy of a query. You could call the factory and they would clear that up. But if you look at this one that is currently for sale on gbase http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-eagle-classic-2013-sunburst# you can see in the photo that it has a two piece back, which is associated with solid backs. A laminate would most likely be one piece.
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I'm having an Eagle Classic custom built as we speak. It's all solid wood, no laminate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Broyale Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 That description is a puzzler, and worthy of a query. You could call the factory and they would clear that up. But if you look at this one that is currently for sale on gbase http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-eagle-classic-2013-sunburst# you can see in the photo that it has a two piece back, which is associated with solid backs. A laminate would most likely be one piece. Naaaahhh, don't trust it. If it don't say "solid carved", its not solid carved....or solid.
Broyale Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 All solid..Single white binding. Where does it say that, not in any of the ads I've seen. (Used ads don't count)
TalismanRich Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Trust what NoSnowBlower says. He's one of the guys at the factory who MAKES them! Heritage will specify when its a laminate, as in the 525 and 535s. BTW, laminates are not a bad thing, it just what voice you want from the guitar.
Kuz Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Trust what NoSnowBlower says. He's one of the guys at the factory who MAKES them! Heritage will specify when its a laminate, as in the 525 and 535s. BTW, laminates are not a bad thing, it just what voice you want from the guitar. This, period.
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Broyale, Aside from the binding (which can be upgraded), top bracing, and pickup configuration the bodies on these two guitars are identical. Call Heritage, or a dealer, or someone you trust and they will tell you the same thing. WM
whiskeymike Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I placed my order March 28 and still waiting. However I had several upgrades and custom changes. WM
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