bsck1 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Sometimes words are unnecessary. 1992 Heritage 18" Johnny Smith I'm a very lucky man. Ok, I just have to share. I was privileged to spend a recent day with the Heritage family. They treated me like a VIP. I had the opportunity to thank each for their passion, craftsmanship and inspiration. The works of art we all treasure are made even more precious due to the contributions of every one of them. I will treasure the memory of that day as much as the instrument itself. Thank you folks at 225 Parsons Street.
Stringman Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Holy Cow!!!! That is one fantastic looking instrument. Congratulations. Wow, what a guitar.
pressure Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Fab Johnny Smith. I remember when you started looking for that guitar, congrats.
Gitfiddler Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Whoa!! Nicely done!! And I know your JS sounds amazingf through that Patriot.
skydog52 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 You have a true work of art there. A great example of what can be done by those great people at 225 Parsons St.. The huge smile on your face tells it all. Congratulations and enjoy!
Vanschoyck Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Well, I have a few words; Wow-de wow. I have more but I'll leave some for those who will no doubt follow. However, there must be more to the story. '92 guitar, at the factory? How, where, what??
big bob Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Let's see a shot from behind! You know, the back side, I'm wondering if she has a bubble butt?
bsck1 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Well, I have a few words; Wow-de wow. I have more but I'll leave some for those who will no doubt follow. However, there must be more to the story. '92 guitar, at the factory? How, where, what?? David, I'm the 4th curator of this beautiful piece. It was special ordered in 1991 by Don Dean, a Louisville Heritage dealer. Don was an avid 18" collector, with over 20 Super 400s (including Merle Travis' 1959, an American Eagle, and reportedly two of these incredible 18" JS's. He admitted to somewhere north of 200 guitars in his collection. Marv is checking his records, as he recalls just one 18" being built for Don. After 10 or so years Don sold this guy to a collector in Toledo who stored it carefully for another 10 years, with little or no play time. Our good friend MartyGrass passed it on to me. I intend it to be a long time member of the family.
bsck1 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Let's see a shot from behind! You know, the back side, I'm wondering if she has a bubble butt? No bubbles, but lots of very pretty lines! I'm away from the computer, but will post a pic when I get home tonight.
Steiner Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Oh BABY!!! Beautiful. Congratulations; Play her in good health.
High Flying Bird Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Man, that is one nice instrument! Congratulations.
rockabilly69 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Another sweet Heritage big box! Great looking guitar!
heritagefan7 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Congratulations on a great guitar and a great day!
Gianluca Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 congratulations, nice guitar I'd love to meet The Heritage company in person
Gitfiddler Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Sometimes words are unnecessary. 1992 Heritage 18" Johnny Smith Calendar, PC Wallpaper or Centerfold-worthy photo!
bsck1 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Thanks Gitfiddler! As I tell my family full of talented people (artists, musicians, photographers and writers) I take snapshots and every once and awhile I get a keeper!
RhoadsScholar Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 What a beauty. I bet it sounds great through the Heritage amp. I love big blonde guitars !
bsck1 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Let's see a shot from behind! You know, the back side, I'm wondering if she has a bubble butt? Big Bob, Here's the requested backside perspective!
big bob Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Big Bob, Here's the requested backside perspective! Bang! That's a stunner!
schundog Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Brian, congratulations on such a stunning work of art. I know that you will be a very capable "curator," as you say, for many years to come! Enjoy it, and don't let it sit idle like previous owners did; play her! That's what she wants!!!
brez9091 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 That guitar is gorgeous! Give them an inch.......... Congrats.
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