Incoming Millie

[MartyGrass]

I really like the look of the Millie and the build concept.  My favorite in appearance is the Eagle 2000.  The easiest to get high access on is the DC.  I don't think they sound different in general, but individual instruments may well vary.

In route is a DC.  It's blue.  There are a few notable features.  The hardware is chrome, probably because the finish is blue.  The neck is maple.  It's a 2004.  It came with HRWs, but the seller swapped out for Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates in the bridge and APH-1n Alnico II Pro in the neck.  I found HRWs in my previous Millies and solidbodies to be too harsh and shrill.  They work well in hollowbodies.

The seller was kind enough to include the strap components of the straplocks, a new set of strings, and the HRWs.  He's a real gent.

I'm tempted to change out the bridge and tailpiece.  I'll hunt to see if I have the parts already.  That's not essential for me.

I've had experience with Heritage's blue guitars.  They go greenish over the years with yellowing of the lacquer.  This one's 20 years old and looks deep blue still.  

 

 

[Millennium Maestro]

Very nice guitar! Very Nice!

[skydog52]

Nice. Something about blue just gets me. Enjoy!

[rwinking]

Whoa Mark! That is beautiful! Was it a local find?

[bolero]

Beautiful! Congrats!

[TalismanRich]

SWEET!!!

I've always thought the Mille was one of Heritage's best guitars.

[MartyGrass]

This arrived unscathed.  The neck is what I'd call a medium carve.  The guitar balances well.  It sounds good and plays well.  No complaints.

I've got a set of HRWs that are extra to put into something.

 

[ShelG]

 

Absolutely stunning.  I have a black Millie with gold instead of chrome...I've always been partial to the chrome.  Gorgeous!

 

[brentrocks]

Wow!!!!

[MartyGrass]

On 9/3/2024 at 4:05 PM, rwinking said:

Whoa Mark! That is beautiful! Was it a local find?

I got it from Reverb.

[tbonesullivan]

SUPER SCORE. With the HRWS that's great, and the color is awesome.  The pickups in their now are also a really good choice for a semi-hollow.

[hinesarchtop]

Simply bluetiful!

[ElNumero]

On 9/3/2024 at 11:41 AM, MartyGrass said:

I really like the look of the Millie and the build concept.  My favorite in appearance is the Eagle 2000.  The easiest to get high access on is the DC.  I don't think they sound different in general, but individual instruments may well vary.

In route is a DC.  It's blue.  There are a few notable features.  The hardware is chrome, probably because the finish is blue.  The neck is maple.  It's a 2004.  It came with HRWs, but the seller swapped out for Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates in the bridge and APH-1n Alnico II Pro in the neck.  I found HRWs in my previous Millies and solidbodies to be too harsh and shrill.  They work well in hollowbodies.

The seller was kind enough to include the strap components of the straplocks, a new set of strings, and the HRWs.  He's a real gent.

I'm tempted to change out the bridge and tailpiece.  I'll hunt to see if I have the parts already.  That's not essential for me.

I've had experience with Heritage's blue guitars.  They go greenish over the years with yellowing of the lacquer.  This one's 20 years old and looks deep blue still.  

 

 

I have one just like it in trans red!

[chico]

Nice.  Very.  
 

two points:

chrome/nickel was not std for DC’s

the diamond inlay wasn’t std either, in fact the DCs had a somewhat boring bound but no inlay headstock. 
 

my Millie 155 has that same treatment which I like and was product of 2000, my DC is 2004 and has the std (as advertised) no headstock binding and gold hardware). 
 

fwiw dept b/c as we all k ow Heritage called many audibles at the line of scrimmage ❤️🏈🎸

Edited October 17, 2024 by chico