DavePenney Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Hi there, noob here unfortunately, can anyone tell me the difference as I'm in the market? I've been on the main website but can't derive much info from the catalogue. ???
VJonathan Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Welcome......Heritage basically followed the Gibson Les Paul design concept with the H-150 models. H150cm / classic = Les Paul Standard, H157 = Les Paul Custom, etc I believe the H 150 Ultra is coined due to the high grade of maple used on the top side of the guitar. Overall, they're good instruments, and still made the old fashioned way.....by hand!
skydog52 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 H-157 has a better top with HRW pups and white binding. It's a sweet one, I have one on order. ;D
skydog52 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 My mistake I ordered mine with HRW's. I have a H-555 with HRW's and love them.
Kazwell Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 H-157 has a better top with HRW pups and white binding. It's a sweet one,I have one on order. Just out of curiosity, what is meant by 'better top"? Are you referring to the extra binding and block inlays? or is there something more to the actually maple top- thicker? more highly carved? Higher grade finishes? Please elaborate.
Dick Seacup Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Just out of curiosity, what is meant by 'better top"? Are you referring to the extra binding and block inlays? or is there something more to the actually maple top- thicker? more highly carved? Higher grade finishes? Please elaborate. I think they mean that the maple top is more highly figured.
Thundersteel Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Maybe the maple tops on the Ultras have syrup in them...
chico Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 The H-150 CM-CL and H-150 deluxe have Duncan '59s as standard pickups. The H-150 CM has Schallers, as did H-150 Special when they were made. By the way, you can discern the difference in pickups in pictures, say on ebay pictures. Look at the screws on either side of the pickup cover--if there is only one screw on each side then the guitar is equipped with the SD59's. If there are TWO screws on either side of the pickup cover, then likely they are Schaller pickups (as on the H 150 CM). Note: the HRW's have TWO screws on either side of the cover too--Heritage uses a white dot on the pickup selector switch for guitars with the HRWs. Chico madison, wi. H 150 CM-CL in antique burst Millenium DC in Old style burst (with the HRWs) Stat HFT-445 acoustic
Gitfiddler Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Maybe the maple tops on the Ultras have syrup in them... ;D But seriously, if you are searching for the different types of Heritage solid body guitars, just check out Jay Wolfe's site. There's enough Heritage eye candy to give you cavities! Give them a call. www.wolfeguitars.com
CharlieJ Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 My 157 is from 99 and it came with Schallers. I recently put in Lollar Imperials...= beautiful, really helped the tone, much more rounded and articulate.
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