FredZepp Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 Ok.... so here is a link to Chicago Music Exchange (CME) for Heritage Q & A with Jim Deurloo & Pete Farmer ... >> CME Heritage Q & A with Jim Deurloo & Pete Farmer <<<<<<<<< LINK It features some history and some insight into the company with videos and offers on current models.... ( a small, much edited excerpt below.. ) Inside: Heritage Guitars “A legacy of craftsmanship.” In Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 225 Parsons Street, there is a piece of living history, but it may be difficult to see no matter how closely you look at it. It continues as an open secret, tended to by a loyal group of masters dedicated to preserving a century-old legacy, growing it slowly and steadily to prepare it for the next generation. To paraphrase Founder Jim Deurloo, Heritage Guitars operates without much fanfare. For 35 years, they’ve been producing some of the finest hollow, semi-hollow, and solid body guitars in the world, always by hand, with world-class lutherie skill, and on seasoned machines calibrated for a singular purpose: authenticity. We spoke with Deurloo and Masterbuilder Pete Farmer about the history of Heritage, the value of craftsmanship, and finding inspiration in unlikely places. What is Heritage’s mission? To make homegrown, handcrafted guitars with heart. We craft premium musical instruments for the most passionate and discerning players. Heritage isn’t just our name, it’s our story, and it lives in everything we do. What is Heritage Guitars? Since 1985, Heritage Guitar has been handcrafting some of the finest musical instruments in the world. Housed at the iconic 225 Parsons Street location in Kalamazoo, the company continues to build guitars of uncompromising quality as they have been for a century in that location. The impressive Heritage lineup of hollow, semi-hollow, and solid body guitars combine classic design, modern touches, and only the finest materials, for an unparalleled quality, style and playability that is sought after by musicians around the world. Where does Heritage Guitars go from here? The story of Heritage continues into the future, and it’s about preparing for the next generation of craftsmanship. Slow and steady has always been our modus operandi, so we’re incredibly excited about the next chapter of our story, and any expansion, whether with product or distribution, is carefully considered. Whether that is training our people to continue the legacy of USA-built instruments or getting Heritage into more the hands of more appreciators and guitar lovers, we’re thinking about Heritage’s journey for the decades ahead. Is there anything else you’d like for our customers to know about Heritage Guitars? The annual pilgrimage to our factory, 225 Parsons, down in Kalamazoo takes place every year and is a great chance to see what happens day-to-day at our factory. Everyone’s invited. The support of our local community has been an important cornerstone for our success, so we welcome visitors to drop by to meet the team, the community, and to see what goes into making one of our incredible instruments.
yoslate Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 Delicious! Both of them! Thanks for the post, Fred!
Spectrum13 Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, LK155 said: No mention anywhere of Bill Paige. Wonder why. Bean counters don't count?
pressure Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 Thanks for asking that question Lyle, I was wondering the same thing. Sometimes when calling Heritage about a custom build I would be talking to Bill for information.
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