H-530 + Neck dive

[davesultra]

I keep “jonesing” for an H-530. I’m sure at some point this has been discussed, but my search results netted me nothing! For those with H-530 experience, do they typically neck dive? I use suede straps and I know that helps, but I’m looking for additional insight. 

[MartyGrass]

1 hour ago, davesultra said:

I keep “jonesing” for an H-530. I’m sure at some point this has been discussed, but my search results netted me nothing! For those with H-530 experience, do they typically neck dive? I use suede straps and I know that helps, but I’m looking for additional insight. 

I have 2 H-530s.   No issue with neck dive.

[DetroitBlues]

Doubtful they are neck heavy.  Even without a center block, there is a lot of wood and hardware to balance things out.

[davesultra]

Thanks for the replies. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to go with a 535 instead. I may give a 530 in the future.

[brentrocks]

17 hours ago, davesultra said:

I keep “jonesing” for an H-530. I’m sure at some point this has been discussed, but my search results netted me nothing! For those with H-530 experience, do they typically neck dive? I use suede straps and I know that helps, but I’m looking for additional insight. 

I was jonesin for one too and I gave into my temptation!!!

[davesultra]

1 minute ago, brentrocks said:

I was jonesin for one too and I gave into my temptation!!!

No way Brent, there’s no way I believe that you of all people would give in to temptation!  ?

[skydog52]

1 hour ago, brentrocks said:

I was jonesin for one too and I gave into my temptation!!!

Me too! Gave in to Eddie's 30% off sale pre-holiday sale.

[brentrocks]

I don’t have it yet but here are some teasers from the shop In Illinois where I bought it…

[brentrocks]

20 hours ago, davesultra said:

I keep “jonesing” for an H-530. I’m sure at some point this has been discussed, but my search results netted me nothing! For those with H-530 experience, do they typically neck dive? I use suede straps and I know that helps, but I’m looking for additional insight. 

I’m going to be returning this one to the guitar center in Kalamazoo this week.  I got it off GC .com.   It’s a really great guitar but I found the blue burst 530 today.   I can talk to Matt the manage if you’re interested.  
 

[Gitfiddler]

Brent, that blueburst 530 is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNumero]

7 hours ago, davesultra said:

Thanks for the replies. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to go with a 535 instead. I may give a 530 in the future.

Good choice 

[ElNumero]

[ElNumero]

Just now, ElNumero said:

No neck dive here. Super light 

[davesultra]

3 hours ago, brentrocks said:

I don’t have it yet but here are some teasers from the shop In Illinois where I bought it…

Wow, that’s a super cool looking finish on that one!

[JayLo]

No neck dive on mine (before I put on the bigsby).

The 535 surely is heavier and sounds quite differently.

[yoslate]

On 12/26/2022 at 2:42 PM, davesultra said:

No way Brent, there’s no way I believe that you of all people would give in to temptation!  ?

Brent has proven time and again that he can resist absolutely anything but temptation.

[TalismanRich]

Wow, Brent.   That blueburst looks fabulous!   Nice choice.