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Brent, congratulations on the H357 - looks to be in wonderful condition and the tone you describe makes it sound like a great player. And a nice bit of history with the letters as well.

 

A successful end to a long and diligent hunt with the outcome well deserving to someone who truly appreciates that work of art.

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When do you officially become the Historian for Heritage Inc?

 

LOL...Bruce told me that there were some folks that were in the works to write and publish a book on Heritage....i forgot the names, Jay Wolfe would know who i'm talking about, actually i think Bruce said Jay was one of them, maybe?

 

I played the 357 quite a bit tonight, comparing the tone to the Gary Moore and the Korina V and the 555. The 357 is by far the least bright in tone, darker. I'm beginning to wonder what a hotter set of pups in the 357 would sound like? Although the Schallers are pretty hot because harmonics and pinch harmonics are very easily struck on the Bird. I raised the bass side of the bridge a sqosh tonight...that eliminated a lot of E/A/D buzz.

 

I am definately enjoying it :D

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I went down to Heritage this morning to return Vince's sign in sheets from the tour (rained out of work today :D ) Decided to take along the 357 to have Marv check it our, figured he hadnt see one in a while. Marv told me that he made about 30 of the H 357s...and that a lot of them went to Germany! Marv built the bodies and then the guitars found their way through the rest of the shop. Was pleasently surprised to see JP down there too, up from Alabama! All the boys were down there...it was a great photo opp!!!

 

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since JP was there too..i figured it would be a good time for this....

 

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...never a dull moment at 225 Parsons Street!

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Thats a really cool picture Brent!! Neat to see all of those guys although I can only connect a couple of names to the faces. How sweet is it when you can buy a vintage guitar and then go share it with the guys that made it. Wowzer.

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Thats a really cool picture Brent!! Neat to see all of those guys although I can only connect a couple of names to the faces. How sweet is it when you can buy a vintage guitar and then go share it with the guys that made it. Wowzer.

Brent,

Here's a couple more

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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?

the Historian for Heritage Inc ? my vote goes to Jay Wolfe

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Nice nice pics there Bruce! What are the models in the first pic... and are those phat cats in most of 'em?

 

Brent - excellent pic of the kehy Heritage consituents. Is Bill back involved in Heritage? Thought he'd sold his partnership to Vince? At any rate, excellent photo and thanks for posting that!

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This WHOLE experience you've shared with us has been very, very cool, Brent. Bringing it to the guys and then having them sign it was the frosting, not to mention you get to play the thing whenever you want! Another classic thread.

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Nice nice pics there Bruce! What are the models in the first pic... and are those phat cats in most of 'em?

 

Brent - excellent pic of the kehy Heritage consituents. Is Bill back involved in Heritage? Thought he'd sold his partnership to Vince? At any rate, excellent photo and thanks for posting that!

The pickups in both the 555 & 535 are Harmonic Design Z90's

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Nice nice pics there Bruce! What are the models in the first pic... and are those phat cats in most of 'em?

 

Brent - excellent pic of the kehy Heritage consituents. Is Bill back involved in Heritage? Thought he'd sold his partnership to Vince? At any rate, excellent photo and thanks for posting that!

 

Yes, He did sell his share to Vince. And that is still the case as far as I know. But I know that Bill come in everyday and is still an employee. I think he just traded/sold off the responsibilities of ownership and business manager to Vince. Vince is the man who gives out quotes, checks prices, represents Heritage at NAMM, and basically the public relations & business end of Heritage.

 

Every time I call, Bill is the one answer the phone (and usually handing it over to Ren or Vince) and is always super friendly. I really like Bill!

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Yes, He did sell his share to Vince. And that is still the case as far as I know. But I know that Bill come in everyday and is still an employee. I think he just traded/sold off the responsibilities of ownership and business manager to Vince. Vince is the man who gives out quotes, checks prices, represents Heritage at NAMM, and basically the public relations & business end of Heritage.

 

Every time I call, Bill is the one answer the phone (and usually handing it over to Ren or Vince) and is always super friendly. I really like Bill!

 

 

Bill is always chipper and fun to talk to! Every time i go down there he greets me w/ a smile and kind words! Always has a smile on his face.

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Bill is always chipper and fun to talk to! Every time i go down there he greets me w/ a smile and kind words! Always has a smile on his face.

 

Bill helped me find my Millie in the repair rack at PSPII. I honestly think he was as excited as I was at finding it fixed and ready to go. He was a'giglin' right along with me. Nice guy!

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So................I have'nt been around for a while. Things change around here quick!!! I came back to the very nice surprise of Brent's new 357!!! Holy Crap Man!!!!! Very nice indeed and congrats.:P

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