Wolfi Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Hi guys, I have the change to buy a Heritage Strat, which is not in a mint condition, but if it plays and sounds great as Heritage guitars normally do, why not give it a go. How good is the Heritage Strat compared to a Tom Anderson or Tyler Strat ? The guy who sells the Strat wants 800 EUR for the guitar, which is about 1000 $ U.S. Any advice ? Thanks in advance!
SouthpawGuy Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Have you played it yet ? I'm guessing it would be totally different to an Anderson. The price doesn't seem too bad, I've seen a lefty 150 on Ebay Germany for 1700 euro, don't think it sold though. Do you have pics of it ? There are some unusual Heritage Strat type guitars in Europe, pictures have been posted somewhere here a long time back, e.g. Strat bodies with three a side headstocks etc. I have a VIP 2 which is a really unusual but cool guitar, it doesn't feel like a strat, it sort of looks like one though. Feels nothing like an Ibanez or a Kramer of the same era, 1980's.
Dick Seacup Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I have an H-160V, which is a "superstrat" style guitar, although with a Heritage twist. It is typical of Heritage build quality and aesthetics. Do I think it compares to an Anderson or a Tyler? No, probably not, if I'm being realistic. That doesn't mean that the Anderson and Tyler aren't good guitars, they are. It's just that the Heritage is a Heritage and comes from a completely different point of view. I think the strat-styled Heritages have fairly low production numbers (quantities). Post pics.
GuitArtMan Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Well as and Anderson player and lover I'll have to chime in here - unless someone has done a serious setup on the Heritage, or it's a one in a million, it won't compete with an Anderson. Nope. Notta. No way. No how. I love Heritage and think they are a great guitar, but Anderson is a small builder (about 3 a day I believe) and his attention to detail is second to none. It doesn't say Tom Anderson on the peghead until Tom Anderson says so. I've heard stories of hi cuttinf the neck in half on finished guitars because it didn't meet his standards. I've ownly played one Tyler, and that was years ago, but it really didn't flaot my boat, but that was more of a persoanl thing than a quality thing. Tylers are often mentioned as some of the finest strat style guitars out there. I just can't get past the peg head! Uggliest in the business imho.
Kuz Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Everyone here know my passion for Heritage guitars but there is no way a Heritage Strat is as good as an Anderson. Heritage doesn't make Strats for a reason. Kinda of like is Fender started making Les Pauls. Then I'd stick with Heritage.
Wolfi Posted July 2, 2009 Author Posted July 2, 2009 I have an H-160V, which is a "superstrat" style guitar, although with a Heritage twist. It is typical of Heritage build quality and aesthetics. Do I think it compares to an Anderson or a Tyler? No, probably not, if I'm being realistic. That doesn't mean that the Anderson and Tyler aren't good guitars, they are. It's just that the Heritage is a Heritage and comes from a completely different point of view. I think the strat-styled Heritages have fairly low production numbers (quantities). Post pics. Your wish is my comment Here's the link http://cgi.ebay.de/MegaRAR-Heritage-SuperS...%3A1%7C294%3A50 By the way, there's a red H 535 in another baywatch germany auction. I have to admit, it's on my list
Wolfi Posted July 2, 2009 Author Posted July 2, 2009 Everyone here know my passion for Heritage guitars but there is no way a Heritage Strat is as good as an Anderson. Heritage doesn't make Strats for a reason. Kinda of like is Fender started making Les Pauls. Then I'd stick with Heritage. I think I exactly understand your point. I guess I better go for that H 535 trch
GuitArtMan Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Everyone here know my passion for Heritage guitars but there is no way a Heritage Strat is as good as an Anderson. Heritage doesn't make Strats for a reason. Kinda of like is Fender started making Les Pauls. Then I'd stick with Heritage. Wow, we agree on something!!!
smurph1 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Everyone here know my passion for Heritage guitars but there is no way a Heritage Strat is as good as an Anderson. Heritage doesn't make Strats for a reason. Kinda of like is Fender started making Les Pauls. Then I'd stick with Heritage. I agree with that..There is a reason Fender doesn't make Les Pauls..they know what they are good at, and they stick to it..They are trying to break into the acoustic realm..But I have yet to play one that was worth a crap..I guess they are trying to rope the beginners in, who may not have formed opinions about who makes good acoustics..Heritage's wheelhouse is the 150, 535, and those sweet jazzboxes..As long as they keep making those, all is well with the world..
jacques Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 I know I'm a bit late, Wolfi, but I'd like to mention that the seller has tried to get rid of this Stat (not: StRat) a couple of times before and it seems noone is willing to pay the 888 euro's he likes to get for it. The guitar is far from mint condition and the pickups are not original, so... I have offered him 400 euros in the past ($560), hoping he would settle for something like 450 ($630), but he did not. I believe it is nice to have one of these Stats on the side, but like the other posters I would advise a 535. Also: that is a guitar you can play after you've stopped being a Young Rock God. In the Netherlands B.B. King has played on our North Sea Jazz Festival. The 83-year old Grandfather of the blues was brought on stage in a wheelchair and played a great one hour set. All on a 535 style guitar.
pro-fusion Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Despite the similar body shape, the Heritage Stat is not going to sound anything like a stratocaster--they're built completely differently. If those Stats didn't all have tonesucking Kahler bridges on them, I'd seriously covet one.
RJLII Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Despite the similar body shape, the Heritage Stat is not going to sound anything like a stratocaster--they're built completely differently. If those Stats didn't all have tonesucking Kahler bridges on them, I'd seriously covet one. I agree. The whammy bridge blows. Give me a hardtail version with a couple Seth Lovers and I'd be on it like a duck on a junebug.
mars_hall Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Despite the similar body shape, the Heritage Stat is not going to sound anything like a stratocaster--they're built completely differently. If those Stats didn't all have tonesucking Kahler bridges on them, I'd seriously covet one. Put Antiquity Texas Hots in it for the singles and it comes damn close. I have two, a hardtail deluxe and a Kahler standard. Use APH-1B for the bridge pup.
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