Jazzpunk Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 After months of searching and finally resolving myself to pay the full price of admission, I could not be happier! This baby is one fine lookin', smooth playin' tone maker. It's my first archtop so it'll take a bit of getting used to the neck but it's nothing some steady practice wont take care of. It sounds silly but practicing my 2-5-1's suddenly sounds and feels more authentic lol. My playing certainly hasn't gotten any better so it must be the guitar! She sounds great through my Fargen Dual Classic though now I'm keen on getting something a bit brighter. The Fargen is nice and warm but has always seemed tweaked a little more towards single coil pups. I'm thinkin' a Deluxe Reverb may be on the horizon for me now. Worth mentioning that the 575 is also the perfect sized jazz box for sitting around and strumming while watching the boobtube. Just a great fit all around. (Posted pics in the unofficial thread already but I'm a proud new papa so give me a break!)
Dick Seacup Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. Must get an H575 I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars.
Jazzpunk Posted May 2, 2009 Author Posted May 2, 2009 I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars.I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. I have taken a solemn oath not to buy any more guitars. Must get an H575
backline Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 I heartily approve of any and all Heritage archtop pics and repostings, especially ones that look a lot like my H-575 (except whazzup with dat tailpiece?)! I share an amp delema now too: the H-575 doesn't need the "help" from an amp that plank guitars with single coils seem to need (in my hands anyways), so am also now in the amp market again. The thing is it's so easy to get a great so-called "jazz" sound out of my H-575, I forget that it also is the most versatile full hollowbodied archtop I've ever had, wooden bridge and all. My last amps (with plank guitars) tended towards "tweed" sounds, generally. And I got used to quickly dialing and finding the various rhythm and lead tones I used. Now that my H-575 is the basis of what I'm doing (#1 ax status) the deck has been a bit reshuffled. I love either blackface or tweed sounds for most rhythm duties with the 575, but am now looking for an amp that will take the 575's basic wood-bridge midrangey "honk" (which I love) during clean or with some edgey blues hair on the amp, but not get mushy with the 575 with stomp pedals or its own lead channel. I don't want to change the wooden bridge and certainly not the pickups: just still looking for a solo sound I guess. With tweed amps and plank guitars lately, I could get what I wanted right from the guitar without channel switching amps, but I may have to rethink that scheme. Oh well. Congrats again on a beautiful guitar. If I didn't have mine I'd be envious!
Jazzpunk Posted May 2, 2009 Author Posted May 2, 2009 Does it really have a blue finger rest? LMAO! No, my camera really sucks. The finger rest is actually pink.
Jazzpunk Posted May 2, 2009 Author Posted May 2, 2009 I heartily approve of any and all Heritage archtop pics and repostings, especially ones that look a lot like my H-575 (except whazzup with dat tailpiece?)! I share an amp delema now too: the H-575 doesn't need the "help" from an amp that plank guitars with single coils seem to need (in my hands anyways), so am also now in the amp market again. The thing is it's so easy to get a great so-called "jazz" sound out of my H-575, I forget that it also is the most versatile full hollowbodied archtop I've ever had, wooden bridge and all. My last amps (with plank guitars) tended towards "tweed" sounds, generally. And I got used to quickly dialing and finding the various rhythm and lead tones I used. Now that my H-575 is the basis of what I'm doing (#1 ax status) the deck has been a bit reshuffled. I love either blackface or tweed sounds for most rhythm duties with the 575, but am now looking for an amp that will take the 575's basic wood-bridge midrangey "honk" (which I love) during clean or with some edgey blues hair on the amp, but not get mushy with the 575 with stomp pedals or its own lead channel. I don't want to change the wooden bridge and certainly not the pickups: just still looking for a solo sound I guess. With tweed amps and plank guitars lately, I could get what I wanted right from the guitar without channel switching amps, but I may have to rethink that scheme. Oh well. Congrats again on a beautiful guitar. If I didn't have mine I'd be envious! Aw, I love the tail piece. One of the reasons I chose this guitar! I'll let you know how my amp quest goes. So far I'm interested in either a blackface Deluxe or one of the many clones ie Allen, Headstrong, etc. I'm kind of into the idea of getting a Super Reverb clone in head form. That way I can split the load when hauling the rig around!
Jazzpunk Posted May 2, 2009 Author Posted May 2, 2009 Does it really have a blue finger rest? Wolfe's pics are much better than mine!
tulk1 Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 Wolfe's pics are much better than mine! Ahhh ... much better!
RJLII Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 What finish is that? It looks fantastic! I like the bail tailpiece too. Very retro. I had a '51 ES-175 with one just like it.
Jazzpunk Posted May 2, 2009 Author Posted May 2, 2009 What finish is that? It looks fantastic! Wolfe calls it 'Tobacco Burst'. I asked them if they were going to get any Old Style Burst 575's in and they said that Tobacco Burst was Old Style Burst but they called it Tobacco Burst so as not to confuse things. Um...alrighty then! Whatever it is, I like it.
Hfan Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 Worth mentioning that the 575 is also the perfect sized jazz box for sitting around and strumming while watching the boobtube. Thats one of my pass times as well. Good luck with the new box. I had bbeen considering selling my 575 after acquiring my 535 but after a few minutes reaquainting mself with it I have changed my mind. (Posted pics in the unofficial thread already but I'm a proud new papa so give me a break!)
Gitfiddler Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 That is one classic looking H575 you've got there! Congratulations. Have you considered what she'd look like naked, er, um, I mean, without a pickguard?
Jazzpunk Posted May 8, 2009 Author Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words! Just took her in for a set up. I've decided to experiment with a tune-o-matic style bridge and flatwounds. Interested to see how this effects the tone as well as the action.
backline Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words! Just took her in for a set up. I've decided to experiment with a tune-o-matic style bridge and flatwounds. Interested to see how this effects the tone as well as the action. Tune-o-matic bridges work really well on jazz guitars, and can get more sustain and brightness than wood bridges. I have come to prefer the wood bridges, but that's just me. I like the vintage Charlie Christian sound with the woodier thing and less sustain. Fortunately my H-575 with the HRW's still can be very versatile with the stock wood bridge, but I have often gone to a tune-o-matic on an archtop for a variety of reasons. Oddly, I have also sometimes put (cut down) wooden bridges on say, Epi Casinos to get a better jazz thing. But that's a different structure in the body, and I seem to always be looking to "de-ping" the trebles for jazz (usually not required on a full archtop).
Jazzpunk Posted May 9, 2009 Author Posted May 9, 2009 Tune-o-matic bridges work really well on jazz guitars, and can get more sustain and brightness than wood bridges.I have come to prefer the wood bridges, but that's just me. I like the vintage Charlie Christian sound with the woodier thing and less sustain. Fortunately my H-575 with the HRW's still can be very versatile with the stock wood bridge, but I have often gone to a tune-o-matic on an archtop for a variety of reasons. Oddly, I have also sometimes put (cut down) wooden bridges on say, Epi Casinos to get a better jazz thing. But that's a different structure in the body, and I seem to always be looking to "de-ping" the trebles for jazz (usually not required on a full archtop). I'm definitely into the old school jazz vibe as well so it'll be interesting to see if I like the tune-o-matic. My guitar teacher has a Ribeckke with a tune-o-matic and it sounds great though I know it's a pretty different guitar from my 575. Honestly, the set up was kind of funky with the wooden bridge which scared me off a bit. The strings weren't even level across the board which made things like arpeggiated lines pretty difficult to say the least! Probably could've just had it set up better with the wooden bridge but figured I'd give the tune-o-matic a shot and go from there. I'll add an Eagle to the line up eventually which will definitely have the wooden bridge so some variety might be nice!
backline Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 ...My guitar teacher has a Ribeckke with a tune-o-matic and it sounds great though I know it's a pretty different guitar from my 575... Everything is a factor I think, especially strings. That Ribeckke is a responsive guitar I'm sure!
backline Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 One of the things that skews my ears towards wood bridges (I think) is that my first "real" jazz guitar was a 1954 Gibson ES-175 with a P-90 and the wooden bridge. I guess I'm doomed to hearing that as the "right" sound for me, especially when practicing unplugged.
brentrocks Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 DDAAMMMM...that is super cool....i bet it sounds good too
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