What is the difference in heritage headstocks that say ‘The Heritage’ and guitars that say ‘Heritage’?

[OldStan]

Hello apologies as I am sure that this has been asked and answered many times,  but I didn’t know where to look.

I was wondering is it:

a) just a name difference?

b) or was it certain models or years made?

c) other reasons

Thank you  for your response(s)!

[JeffB]

I think they were experimenting with marketing concepts.

[Dogrel]

I think “The Heritage” was the original wording, and the new ownership switched to just “Heritage” in the last couple of years. 

[DetroitBlues]

The Heritage has been the name since the beginning.  A year or so ago, they created a Custom Core line with a slightly larger headstock that just says Heritage. Omits the word “The”.  They also experimented with a Circle H instead too. 

[bolero]

 I always liked "The Heritage" the best

But when you're stoking the fire, who looks up at the mantle piece?

 

[DetroitBlues]

Custom Core H150:

 

Normal Production H150:

 

[OldStan]

All the info from ya’ll is very much appreciated, 

but I still think it is a subject that is a case by case thing.

•Like this one example of a 2012 made H-575 with block inlaid fretboard and headstock and neck binding.

I guess this maybe a case of custom add ons where block inlays and neck and headstock binding we’re chosen over any headstock ornamentation.

Am I right?

Haha, this is like a Dateline or 20/20 weekend murder mystery tv show.

Except no people or guitars where hurt in the making of this guitar??

[skydog52]

Usually it was The Heritage and you are right I've ordered headstocks that weren't typical for the model but just ornamentally. Always had The Heritage on it.

 

[OldStan]

Wow skydog52 are all those your guitars?

Beautiful!

[skydog52]

13 minutes ago, OldStan said:

Wow skydog52 are all those your guitars?

Beautiful!

First and last one I still have.

Then there is the Centurion owned by FredZepp. 

 

[OldStan]

Ok I see. 
That Centurion is pretty amazing ?

[skydog52]

The Centurion guitar it's connected to. It's a work of art.

[OldStan]

Oh my goodness, finger style tailpiece, block inlays, binding , minus pickguard stop I say, my mind is blown! Hehe ? 

[TalismanRich]

Ok,  they all said The Heritage until the custom core guitars.   Lets get a little more into this.   There are two distinct versions of the logo,  the full script r and the one with just the loop at the top.   What determined which version was used?   The catalog with the Eagle has the two logos.

  

[OldStan]

Hmm, talismanRich, … the plot thickens

[OldStan]

I really love the bird and flower on that centurion! ?

[skydog52]

59 minutes ago, OldStan said:

I really love the bird and flower on that centurion! ?

Look closely at the flower and you see MM. Maudie Moore's signature. She's a special lady in guitar history.

https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/maudie-moore

[OldStan]

Wowzers this gets cooler every moment! ???

[OldStan]

I love heritages history, lore, and especially the special artist employees 

[ElNumero]

15 hours ago, bolero said:

 I always liked "The Heritage" the best

But when you're stoking the fire, who looks up at the mantle piece?

 

Circle H reminds me of a ranch!

[OldStan]

Rut roh, the Circle H is not a brand initiation is it , can’t I just wear a T-shirt , please? Lol 

[Gitfiddler]

11 minutes ago, OldStan said:

Rut roh, the Circle H is not a brand initiation is it , can’t I just wear a T-shirt , please? Lol 

[skydog52]

[OldStan]

AWESOME Skydog52 thank you for sharing that, first time I’ve ever seen that!!

 

[rockabilly69]

I'm loving the custom core headstock.