skydog Posted May 2, 2009 Posted May 2, 2009 Brent's listing got me wondering. What year(s) was the 150 produced with the original "G" body shape? When was the deep dish top carve reduced? Brazilian fretboards?
skydog Posted May 3, 2009 Author Posted May 3, 2009 Brent's listing got me wondering. What year(s) was the 150 produced with the original "G" body shape? When was the deep dish top carve reduced? Brazilian fretboards? Well I dreaded the day, but it appears we've grown into a forum where questions regarding waxes and polishes garner all the attention.
Dick Seacup Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 LOL, I think nobody really knows when. I think it was up until 87 or 88, so not very long at all. But, I really don't know...maybe Beulah can ask one of the honchos and report back!
SouthpawGuy Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I was expecting Brent to chime in on this one, he must have owned half a dozen 150s'. I've never had one myself so can't really help. btw .. it's good to wax.
brentrocks Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 all i know is that Gibson made tham change the lower horn...and i think that was about the time the 357 went by the wayside Jims 150 was made in EARLY '88....i'm thinking the 150 change came throught in late '88?
SouthpawGuy Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 all i know is that Gibson made tham change the lower horn...and i think that was about the time the 357 went by the wayside Jims 150 was made in EARLY '88....i'm thinking the 150 change came throught in late '88? I wonder which HOC member has the earliest 150 ? A few pics of some early ones might help ?
brentrocks Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I wonder which HOC member has the earliest 150 ? A few pics of some early ones might help ? i bet the '88 cherrybust i sold Jim is the oldest....it is the only one in the HOC that i know of w/ the "original" cut but maybe someone will chime in w/ another?
michaeljames Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 That would be cool. But what I can tell you for sure is this instrument is equal to or better than a 2006 Historic Reissue 1960 LP I had. I was sold on this one when I saw it listed for the 'original' cut, the reflectors, the 60s neck, the bridge/tail and the top - and the fact that it was, I'm guessing, a very close 'copy' of the 59/60 LPs being built by those guys in the era! It would only make sense as they knew the woods, the materials used, the build process, the precise measurements, etc...and they were trying to make themselves known in the marketplace in the late '80s. I'm glad you sold it to me Brent! It won't be long - perhaps a couple of years - and I, hopefully, will be down to 3-4 Heritages and a Fender Strat, and maybe a Tele.
brentrocks Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 That would be cool. But what I can tell you for sure is this instrument is equal to or better than a 2006 Historic Reissue 1960 LP I had. I was sold on this one when I saw it listed for the 'original' cut, the reflectors, the 60s neck, the bridge/tail and the top - and the fact that it was, I'm guessing, a very close 'copy' of the 59/60 LPs being built by those guys in the era! It would only make sense as they knew the woods, the materials used, the build process, the precise measurements, etc...and they were trying to make themselves known in the marketplace in the late '80s. I'm glad you sold it to me Brent! It won't be long - perhaps a couple of years - and I, hopefully, will be down to 3-4 Heritages and a Fender Strat, and maybe a Tele. That is a great H 150 Jim and a great piece of Heritage history! I'm glad you are enjoying it! I really didnt want to let it go but at the end of the day, when i looked at the rack, it just had to go....there is no sence in keeping a guitar that is gonna sit or get played very rarely. Between Sliverburts III and the V and my next Ron Luczak project, i'm gonna have a full stable and with that Rivera......i'm hoping to really get to the basement a lot more and practice a lot more. I really enjoyed our chats during the sale, you are a really cool cat, with some nice Heritage....i hope to see you in July
michaeljames Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 ......i'm hoping to really get to the basement a lot more and practice a lot more. I really enjoyed our chats during the sale, you are a really cool cat, with some nice Heritage....i hope to see you in July Thanks for the kind words - I did too, and I hope so to! Both getting to the basement to practice more, and seeing you in July! We'll see. I'm going to Denver in late June with a buddy to see Clapton/Winwood. Not sure if I can break away so soon after - unless, of course, I get layed off - which I really hope doesn't happen. That 150 has a really good home here! I love it! Thats a keeper (for awhile anyway!) Hee-hee!
tulk1 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 Well, we know the H150 was introduced in 1988. So, if you have an '88 model it'll be the original cut. How about a side by side of the '88 and something newer. I tried doing a Photoshop of the '88 v current, but the thumb is too small to make out details. But from what I can see the thumb and the current model look pretty darned close to me. Model History Pics
skydog Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 Anyone know about the top carve and/or braz boards?
pro-fusion Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 I'd guess that Brazilian fretboards were always a rarity or upcharge. That stuff had already become hard-to-get by the '80s, IIRC.
Kuz Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Anyone know about the top carve and/or braz boards? Ren said on our tour at PSP1 that they have never used Braz boards unless provided by the individual or Dealer (Ed Roman). He also said they won't offer a warranty on that wood because it's not one that Heritage pick out and thus can't be sure of it's quality. Not sure of the top carve, but mine have BIG bellies like their owner.
SouthpawGuy Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Ren said on our tour at PSP1 that they have never used Braz boards unless provided by the individual or Dealer (Ed Roman). He also said they won't offer a warranty on that wood because it's not one that Heritage pick out and thus can't be sure of it's quality. Not sure of the top carve, but mine have BIG bellies like their owner. That is a big one ! ... belly of course Is it the GT finish that brings out the roundness ?
Steiner Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 That is a big one ! ... belly of course Is it the GT finish that brings out the roundness ? Nope, it's the beer...
Kuz Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Just a shadow. But yes the GT makes the belly look a little bigger. BTW, what's in the belly you ask?........ TONE!!!!
shook494 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Brent's listing got me wondering. What year(s) was the 150 produced with the original "G" body shape? When was the deep dish top carve reduced? Brazilian fretboards? That's what I was wondering too. Some cool information in this thread. I didn't know Heritage made that cut on the 150's until I saw the one Brent bought. Anyone know how many of these crazy Mark Slaughter shaped guitars were made? Just curious.
skydog Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Just a shadow. But yes the GT makes the belly look a little bigger. BTW, what's in the belly you ask?........ TONE!!!! I know when my belly gets swollen with beer like that, there is definitely going to be some tone following! By the way Kuz, when's the due date, and is the father a burst?
Kuz Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I know when my belly gets swollen with beer like that, there is definitely going to be some tone following! By the way Kuz, when's the due date, and is the father a burst? Offspring.... Another Boy. I named him "Greeny"
skydog Posted May 8, 2009 Author Posted May 8, 2009 Offspring.... Another Boy. I named him "Greeny" What a beautiful baby boy!
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