duaneallen Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I know that they are very similar, the 555 just having more bling, but does the ebony board make any difference in sound. Is it brighter? I really love the sound of the 535, but love the look of the 555. I'd love to hear from anyone who has compared the two. Thanks.
Poelbaum Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I went through the same analysis as you did on this. My understanding is that a 555 will sound somewhat "brighter" than a 535 because of the ebony fretboard. Whether or not the difference is substantial is up for debate though, and probably depends on your ear.
yoslate Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I went through the same analysis as you did on this. My understanding is that a 555 will sound somewhat "brighter" than a 535 because of the ebony fretboard. Whether or not the difference is substantial is up for debate though, and probably depends on your ear. I just did a quick search and couldn't find it, but there was a thread, maybe two, in the last three or four months on this topic. As I recall, the consensus was that the ebony board is arguably brighter than the rosewood board in every Heritage model, and perhaps in particular the 535/555 guitars because of their semi-hollow construction and inherent resonance.
RJLII Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 The Maple neck on the 555 makes things a bit crisper as well.
skydog Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 Duane: Here's a recent discussion we had: http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/i...?showtopic=6153
duaneallen Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 I guess that I'll go with the 535. You guys should dig this. I bought a new one back in 2000. I have sold it 2 times, but I keep buying it back!! I am currently going to buy it back again, this time for good. I keep getting greedy, and want to try something else; but my old 535 can't be beat!
Jazzpunk Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 I guess that I'll go with the 535. You guys should dig this. I bought a new one back in 2000. I have sold it 2 times, but I keep buying it back!! I am currently going to buy it back again, this time for good. I keep getting greedy, and want to try something else; but my old 535 can't be beat! That's great!
duaneallen Posted October 19, 2009 Author Posted October 19, 2009 Another question, so do the new 555s have a mahogany neck? If so, wouldn't they sound very similar to the 535?
Kuz Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Another question, so do the new 555s have a mahogany neck? If so, wouldn't they sound very similar to the 535? Ebony fret board gives it more snap, brightness, and attack even with mahogany. I am a mahogany/rosewood man myself, but to each his own. I loved the look of the 555, so I had a Custom 555 (all the 555 inlays and binding) to the wood specs of the 535.
duaneallen Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 Well, I got my old 535 back again. (I've sold it twice, and can't let go of it). And this time its staying. I SWEAR!!! Its good to have back my old friend.
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