Installing HRWs with/without D-Vip into which (of 2) guitars? Opinions?

[michaeljames]

I have a set of HRWs and the D-Vip wiring harness/switches lying around.  *gold*

I have the 'White Whale' H150 that didn't sell recently (original issue Schallers).  *gold*

I have the 'Green' H535 I just grabbed with SD 59s in it.  *gold*

 

Was planning on having the HRWs w/D-Vip installed, by Heritage, in the H535.

Originally planned on having the pickups (no D-Vip) installed in the 'White Whale'.  Before I got the H535.

 

What would you do in this situation?  Lots of options.  And, general opinions on the D-Vip system?

 

Replys appreciated and will be considered!

[Gitfiddler]

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Ren (the inventor of HRW's and the DVIP System) tell another HOC member that the DVIP set up is best for semi-hollows?

 

If it were mine, I'd let him fish it into the 535. 8)

[brentrocks]

If I'm not mistaken, didn't Ren (the inventor of HRW's and the DVIP System) tell another HOC member that the DVIP set up is best for semi-hollows?

 

If it were mine, I'd let him fish it into the 535. 8)

 

i would also do the 535...i think it would sound great in a semi-hollow Heritage

[mars_hall]

I would leave the DVIP out.  I wouldn't want anymore holes in the face of the guitar, especially if I had never heard it before myself.

[michaeljames]

Yep - Ren once told me the HRWs were really designed for the hollow/semi-hollow bodies.  I just got word that the 'repair' pricing at Heritage has increased substantially, and they won't do D-Vip installs...so, I'm going to hold off on the HRWs for the time being.

 

Ultimately might swap the SD59s into the H150, and the HRWs into  the H535 sans D-Vip.

 

Thanks for the comments guys!

[michaeljames]

Strike that.  I shouldn't have said Heritage has 'substantially' increased their prices.  :'( I was comparing Apples (H150) and Oranges (H535).  Forgot the H535 requires much more labor time as there isn't a backplate for the electronics, etc...I remember when I had pickups swapped in a 335 and the luthier (Gibson qualified repair shop) said it was really a hassle.