pegleg32 Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 I was just reading the Mar 7, 2009 post on the differences between the 150 and 157. Very helpful article. I was wondering what humbucker would be considered to be standard on the 157. I fully realize now that Heritage is willing to put pretty much anything you want on any particular guitar, so there could be a wide range of 157 pickups extant. But I wondered what would be considered "standard". Here is an example of what I'm trying to decipher: http://cgi.ebay.com/HERITAGE-H-157-ALMOND-...id=p3286.c0.m14
SouthpawGuy Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 I was just reading the Mar 7, 2009 post on the differences between the 150 and 157. Very helpful article. I was wondering what humbucker would be considered to be standard on the 157. I fully realize now that Heritage is willing to put pretty much anything you want on any particular guitar, so there could be a wide range of 157 pickups extant. But I wondered what would be considered "standard". Here is an example of what I'm trying to decipher: http://cgi.ebay.com/HERITAGE-H-157-ALMOND-...id=p3286.c0.m14 That one most likely has Duncans ( two height adjustment screws per pickup, one either side), probably 59s' or Seths. Four height adjustment screws per pickup, two either side, usually indicates Schallers or HRWs ( modified Schallers) -- the presence of a dot on the pickup selector switch is also a give away for HRWs. As for the "standard" well that is tricky, some dealers have mostly 150 /157s equipped with Duncans or HRWs. I haven't noticed too many of the newer guitars with Schallers.
SouthpawGuy Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks SPG, good info. Most welcome ... I'm sure some of the other guys will be able to give a more precise answer.
TalismanRich Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Pegleg, My 2003 Almond Burst 157 came stock with Schallers. I checked to make sure last time I changed the strings. Mine have the double mounting screws. As Southpaw said, these are most likely Duncans.
skydog52 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 i bet HRWs sound great in a 157 HRWs sound great in my H-157. They rock.
Thundersteel Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 i bet HRWs sound great in a 157 Yes, you are correct. I had them im my H157, and they kicked @$$!
Gitfiddler Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 i bet HRWs sound great in a 157 ABSOLUTELY! How about 3 screamin' HRW's in a 157? That makes one mean-A$$ gitfiddle!!
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