brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 OMG!!! It was worth the wait!!! The H 357 arrived today free from harm. I was very surprised to find in the case 2 original faxes from Heritage giving an overview of the situation w/ G over the H 357 design and the whole G lawsuit crap. Original Heritage case, packed VERY WELL! First, I put the original Schaller tailpiece and bridge back on, along w/ a new set of 10s. While i had the strings off, I gave the fretboard a wipedown w. some lemon oil. Got it all strung and stretched......it was the moment of truth.....plugged it into the Rivera....... F*** YEAH! I tell you what....the tone of this guitar is none like any other Heritage i have ever played! I'm trying to figure out wether its because it is the neck-thru design...or the solid mohagany? It has the richest, warmest tone i have ever heard!!! Not very bright at all. Of course, i think the Schaller pups are a good part of the reason too. They are not super hot, kinda remind me of HRWs...humm? There was a lil tarnish on the frets, so i polished them w. some 0000 steel wool. The jack was a little scratchy, i think it was just dirty....i plug/pulled the cable out 5-7 times real fast and it got better...need to take a piece of sandpaper and roll it up like a ciggarette, stick it up there and clean it up. It weighs about 8.5 lbs...not really that neck heavy...comfortable to play. the neck it straight as an arrow, action is low (although i might raise the bass side of the bridge a bit, i'm getting a lil E/A/D buzz) OH, yeah...pics...well, ok...... thanks Bruce...i love it!!!
pushover Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 That is a very cool looking Axe.. I'll be looking for that in a few months when you have it up for sale
big bob Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Oh my god, I can't stop crying. I'm so happy for you!! that is sooooooooooo cool!! I'm glad you like her. now for the hard part, better than the Gary More.
brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 Oh my god, I can't stop crying. I'm so happy for you!! that is sooooooooooo cool!! I'm glad you like her. now for the hard part, better than the Gary More. Thanks Lance! not BETTER than the GM...totally different animal
slider313 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Nice bird!! Looks like a dark piece of rosewood on that neck. I happen to like the dots on a Firebird more than the trap inlay. My G brand is a Firebird V with traps and the only FB III they make is the Custom Shop Historic which is very expensive and has the vibrola tailpiece, which makes it tough to keep it in tune. Congrats on your new blackbird.
golferwave Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Exceptionally cool Heritage Firebird Brent! Congratulations on another great find!
brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 That is a very cool looking Axe.. I'll be looking for that in a few months when you have it up for sale thanks dude...you wont see this one for sale anytime soon
big bob Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Brent do the marker Dots get smaller from the 12th down..
big bob Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 All thats left is to get out the filesand scallope that bird from the 12th down
High Flying Bird Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 I am so happy for you. You won't sleep tonight.... or you will be cuddled up with it like a teddy bird.
AnH555 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 YEAH. Looks good in black, especially since it's in such good condition. You should walk into the factory with that strapped up, just to see what they say. Man, you've had a few nice Heritages if I recall. 137, a few 170's, the Roy, a green 157, etc., etc. It's enough to give a guy GAS! Congrats - looks like it's a fun guitar to play.
big bob Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 we should start calling that photo tree,,,,,, the tree of Fame...
Scooter Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Mamma Mia! That's nice, Brent. Are you going to give us a sample on the Brent Channel/Youtube?
FredZepp Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 HOLY CRAP....THAT'S NICE ! That axe has some serious mojo. It's one of those that you can almost feel the tone, by just cheking out the pics. Congrats.... nice axe......
mark555 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 very nice, congrat's on a further acquisition..
brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 Mamma Mia! That's nice, Brent. Are you going to give us a sample on the Brent Channel/Youtube? i might rabbit, i might Brent do the marker Dots get smaller from the 12th down.. actually, yes they are
big bob Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 i might rabbit, i might actually, yes they are same on the stat dlx.
Spectrum13 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Brent you finally got it! Collective congrads Is this the end of your quest? It just would not be the same around here if your collection was complete.
tulk1 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Brent, so was the guitar all tired out from walking to your house? Geez, that took a long time. I like how it looks like it's just taking a break leaning up against the tree. Very cool shot. Agreed with the comments that the dots look great on that guitar; seems to work for the style. Wonder if the boys ever made a Bass version of that guitar? That would be uber cool. Just hang on to it so we all get a spank at PSPIII, m'k?
SouthpawGuy Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Good catch Brent ! That one looks very cool indeed.
brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 Good catch Brent ! That one looks very cool indeed. thanks Paul...you of all people understand the thrill of the hunt, your is just for the left handed species Brent, so was the guitar all tired out from walking to your house? Geez, that took a long time. I like how it looks like it's just taking a break leaning up against the tree. Very cool shot. thanks Kenny! no kidding man!!! the suspence was killing me....lol. Is this the end of your quest? It just would not be the same around here if your collection was complete. My wife says its the end... thanks for all the comments guys....this hunt was not in vain, i really like it a lot...if you are ever on I94 near paw paw, stop by and give it a try!
brentrocks Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 Here are copies of the 2 letters that Bruce included w/ the H 357. they are on fax paper and probably came from a dealer that Bruce had sales with. They are an interesting read and a nice piece of Heritage History.....
tulk1 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Now there's a bit'o History we didn't have before.
Steiner Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Fun read about the trials and tribulations of being in business; Thanks Brentrocks! When do you officially become the Historian for Heritage Inc? It appears you have already rested the entire line against "the tree" at one point or another. Are you finished or will you eventually corner the market?
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