tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Here we go! Got it back from the shop after a clean up/set up and replacing the corroded Grover tuners with new 18:1 ratio tuners. Decided against locking tuners because I just like the look of the windings up there for some reason on this guitar. In the case: This is the bridge and tailpiece. They are both non-original. The bridge is actually made by Grover (wtf?) who apparently makes bridges now. The tailpiece however is supposedly a vintage Gibson tailpiece, but you can see that it was originally Gold in color. The PO included the original Schaller huge as heck tailpiece with bushings and posts though, so I'm not complaining. But man, look at that flame. It's almost like a tiger... wait a minute. And, the back view:
Gitfiddler Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Yea Baby!! Welcome to the club, TBone.
TalismanRich Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Nice looking wood on that one. I'm sure you'll like it. I really like the 535/555 guitars.
zookroo1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Wow! That's a beauty! Where did you find that gem?
CJTopes Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Thtas sweet! However its not helping my latest case of gas for one of those!
tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Wow! That's a beauty! Where did you find that gem? the usual place: ebay. $1200, which was a pretty good price I'm told. Definitely far cheaper than any Gibson 335 I could find, and better quality too. From the looks and smell of it, it probably spent a lot of time collecting dust in a basement. Hopefully I'll be able to finally put some wear on the frets.
tulk1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Nice that you rescued that one from someone's basement. And yeah, nice price. You did good right thar! So, any thoughts what your next Heritage will be? Oh .... was that not mentioned? They are somewhat addictive and tend to be had in multiples. Just an FYI.
tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Carvin and Hamer guitars are also addictive. But... with 8 guitars the stable is full. Also, I need double cutaways. Only the heritage models with two cutaways interest me, and I doubt I'll find a better one than I already have. I have tried LP style guitars but they just don't do it for me. My first real guitar was an epiphone sheraton from the 90s. Well I've finally come full circle and gotten a true replacement for that that exceeds the original in every way. Only question now is whether I'm going to keep that tailpiece, or get a new one. Alternatively I could just put back on the original one., which is that big schaller one that looks like it should take fine tuners, but is missing them.
FredZepp Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 As stated above... Excellent top ! Great Looking Instrument. ( I like the pic with the cat checking it out )
tulk1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Carvin and Hamer guitars are also addictive. But... with 8 guitars the stable is full. Also, I need double cutaways. Only the heritage models with two cutaways interest me, and I doubt I'll find a better one than I already have. I have tried LP style guitars but they just don't do it for me. My first real guitar was an epiphone sheraton from the 90s. Well I've finally come full circle and gotten a true replacement for that that exceeds the original in every way. Only question now is whether I'm going to keep that tailpiece, or get a new one. Alternatively I could just put back on the original one., which is that big schaller one that looks like it should take fine tuners, but is missing them. Tbone, check out the 535's little brother - the Prospect. And got you on what's addictive in guitars. In fact, I find them ALL to be addictive. Amps, too. That's why we have this group of enablers supporters here: to help with the GAS
GuitArtMan Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Beautius Maximus!!! Dang, I'm starting to GAS for a 535 again...
tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Tbone, check out the 535's little brother - the Prospect. And got you on what's addictive in guitars. In fact, I find them ALL to be addictive. Amps, too. That's why we have this group of enablers supporters here: to help with the GAS I was actually looking for a used prospect in the beginning, but the 535 seems to be the most common semi-hollow double cutaway model from Heritage.. probably due to the similarity with the 335. Right now I actually have my sights set on getting an Acoustic Electric 12-string, killing two birds with one stone. Also... I will have trouble finding ANY guitar with better figuring than the H535 I just got, though my carvin CT6M comes close:
Rude Dog Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I was actually looking for a used prospect in the beginning, but the 535 seems to be the most common semi-hollow double cutaway model from Heritage.. probably due to the similarity with the 335. Right now I actually have my sights set on getting an Acoustic Electric 12-string, killing two birds with one stone. Also... I will have trouble finding ANY guitar with better figuring than the H535 I just got, though my carvin CT6M comes close: I'm really diggin that sweet shag carpet!!! Nice gits too. That 535 looks like it has a one piece top and back.
pressure Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 What no comments on the pickups. Double screws, probably HRWs.
tulk1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 What no comments on the pickups. Double screws, probably HRWs. No dot on the selector tip. Probably lowly Schallers.
Jazzpunk Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Very flamey. Congrats! Looks like kitty wants to jam!
DC Ron Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Stunning wood and a great burst. Nice find!
tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 No dot on the selector tip. Probably lowly Schallers. The ebay auction said they were Schaller pickups. It's a 1999 guitar, and came with a schaller bridge and tailpiece. How does one tell what kind of pickups they have, aside from pulling them out? did they always use the 4 screw mounting rings?
tulk1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 The ebay auction said they were Schaller pickups. It's a 1999 guitar, and came with a schaller bridge and tailpiece. How does one tell what kind of pickups they have, aside from pulling them out? did they always use the 4 screw mounting rings? Schaller Golden 50's were the stock pickup for years. Ren Wall developed his own pickups based on the stock Schallers, which were then named HRW's (for Heritage Rendal Wall). HRW's are characterized by a dot on the selector switch; black dot if the switch tip is white; white dot is the tip is black. Both the Schaller and HRW's utilize the dual screw per side configuration. It's to balance the pickup front to back as well as side to side. Best bet is your pickups are stock Schallers. You can always pull them next string change, just to make sure.
jhack Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Congratulation, it is really magnificent. Even the cat seems to be delighted!!!!
mark555 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Carvin and Hamer guitars are also addictive. But... with 8 guitars the stable is full. Also, I need double cutaways. Only the heritage models with two cutaways interest me, and I doubt I'll find a better one than I already have. I have tried LP style guitars but they just don't do it for me. My first real guitar was an epiphone sheraton from the 90s. Well I've finally come full circle and gotten a true replacement for that that exceeds the original in every way. Only question now is whether I'm going to keep that tailpiece, or get a new one. Alternatively I could just put back on the original one., which is that big schaller one that looks like it should take fine tuners, but is missing them. keep the more traditional looking tail piece, it ads to the elegance of the guitar, which is nothing short of beautifully stunning. the new bridge is far better looking than the roller bridge. Congratulations on a fantastic find.
tbonesullivan Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 I've also considered getting a new Nickel plated tailpiece to match colors. even though the tailpiece is supposed to be a real vintage gibson tailpiece... I don't see how that makes it better. but, I already sunk money into the set up and new tuners, so I'm leaving it as is for now. I like the pickups, so I don't see myself changing them.
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