skydog52 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Is it possible to get a H 140 with H 157 specs? Yes H-147
FredZepp Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Will they make first edition and second edition H-147's?
skydog52 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Will they make first edition and second edition H-147's? Don't know about first edition but will find out.
Spectrum13 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Don't know about first edition but will find out. I would call this a first edition 147 built August - December 2013
slider313 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Actually the first edition H147 would have gold hardware with: humbuckers, a Schaller roller bridge and a stop tail. It also has seven ply binding on the body front, five ply on the back. I changed the hardware to nickel on mine. The gold just didn't seem "right" with the blue finish.
FredZepp Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 DSCN0660.JPG I would call this a first edition 147 built August - December 2013 Yes... first edition shape! I thought that I remembered one recently made.... of course, what they'll make now may change. Both yours and sliders that are pictured are awesome. Exceptional Heritage solidbodies. I remember one that Brent had that I loved also... and I know who has it now too....
Spectrum13 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 So I can still order one? I don't see why they would not build you one. They are a custom shop.
FredZepp Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 So I can still order one? It depends on which body shape you want.... the First Edition has the sharp cutaway like the ones pictured above. ( skydog52 is checking on that version ) The Second Edition has the softer cutaway like a H150... the answer on that is yes. Hopefully the answer will end up being yes on either style. Here is an example of the body shape of the Second Edition 140/ 147
Gitfiddler Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 They made a limited edition 25th Anniversary 140 a couple of years ago, so it seems logical that they'd still offer a custom if asked nicely.
skydog52 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I recently received an order for a cherry burst H-140 with a sharp cutaway. Not a problem
skydog52 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Here it is Can't get attachment on I pad to work.
slider313 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I custom appointed my '88 H140. You may be able to do that and save a few $$, especially if you don't need the seven and five ply binding, ebony fretboard and gold hardware. I did single ply binding on the body, bound headstock, mop block inlay and mop logo.
rstein Posted August 31, 2014 Author Posted August 31, 2014 I recently received an order for a cherry burst H-140 with a sharp cutaway. Not a problem Are you a dealer? Or do you work at the plant or something?
koula901 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I custom appointed my '88 H140. You may be able to do that and save a few $$, especially if you don't need the seven and five ply binding, ebony fretboard and gold hardware. I did single ply binding on the body, bound headstock, mop block inlay and mop logo. I really like the finish on this one Slider. Which finish is it? Dark almond burst?
slider313 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I really like the finish on this one Slider. Which finish is it? Dark almond burst? koula, this guitar was originally cherry sunburst. I had it refinished a few years ago.
Kuz Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I custom appointed my '88 H140. You may be able to do that and save a few $$, especially if you don't need the seven and five ply binding, ebony fretboard and gold hardware. I did single ply binding on the body, bound headstock, mop block inlay and mop logo. One of my top 10 favorite Heritages and I love the "new" finish. Jack Briggs just knocked it out of the park with the re-fin!!!!
FredZepp Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Are you a dealer? Or do you work at the plant or something? Paul is a dealer... Green Oak Guitars
skydog52 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Here it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
rstein Posted August 31, 2014 Author Posted August 31, 2014 What is the price difference between a H 150 and H 140 stock?
slider313 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks John. Jack Briggs did do a fantastic job with the refin. Here's a better representation of the finish. The other was in almost direct sunlight.
Kuz Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 What is the price difference between a H 150 and H 140 stock? Probably little difference to none. They make very few 140s so who knows they might even be more expensive.
tulk1 Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 An H140 2nd Ed Custom is on my Heritage short list. Second best guitar they make, IMO.
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