Prospect STD

[VermontainGoat]

Hi all,

 

As I continue my research into which (Heritage) guitar will be right for me I've become interested in the Prospect STD. Could anyone tell me a little about it? I've been thinking that the tone of a 535 is what I'm looking for. I love jazz music, but I also enjoy playing rock, blues and a variety of other things. I'm definitely looking for a guitar that I can get a nice warm, smooth jazz tone out of, but also a little bite from time to time. There is a 535 in my area that I can play so I'm curious to know how a Prospect compares in terms of tone, build (parts and quality), and any other points and opinions anyone cares to mention.

 

Thanks for the input

[SouthpawGuy]

Hi all,

 

As I continue my research into which (Heritage) guitar will be right for me I've become interested in the Prospect STD. Could anyone tell me a little about it? I've been thinking that the tone of a 535 is what I'm looking for. I love jazz music, but I also enjoy playing rock, blues and a variety of other things. I'm definitely looking for a guitar that I can get a nice warm, smooth jazz tone out of, but also a little bite from time to time. There is a 535 in my area that I can play so I'm curious to know how a Prospect compares in terms of tone, build (parts and quality), and any other points and opinions anyone cares to mention.

 

Thanks for the input

 

I have a Prospect Std and a 535, the 535 has Duncan 59s' the Prospect has Duncan Seth Lovers. The main difference is of course the size and also the centre block on the Prospect is floating, i.e. not attached to the back of the guitar which allows the body to vibrate more freely. That of course can contribute to feedback. The 535 has a solid centre block and is bigger. Both guitars will do jazz, rock and blues very well. The 535 with wax potted pickups, e.g. SD 59's, is probably more suited to higher volume and higher gain settings than the Prospect which, in my case, has unpotted pickups ( the Seths). The Prospect has a very sweet tone and is also very comfortable to play as it is lighter and smaller. I'm not sure if that helps you much !

 

Pics (any excuse) for side by side size comparison

 

 

[BrianToth]

I own a Prospect and a Sweet 16 and have owned an H-137, H-535 and an H-575. The quality and build of all of the instruments is excellent. I wouldn't imagine that would enter into the equation.

 

The Prospect has a bit more "woody" tone than the 535 because in the standard configuration, the center block doesn't touch the back of the guitar, although it is available that way. I've played jazz on mine, finger picked it and played lots of rock and blues on it. Some people say that the partially hollow body is prone to feedback, but I have always been able to control it with no issues. The sustain in my Prospect is just fine, although that is also affected by the "chunky" neck carve that I ordered it with. It sounds great for jazz as well and the main reason I switch to my Sweet 16 for jazz is because it has the heavier strings on it that I prefer for jazz playing. I prefer the feel of the Prospect's slightly smaller body to the 535, especially when playing sitting down.

 

I've considered ordering a second Prospect so I can keep it set up for jazz with 13s and also have my current one the way it is now with 11s.

 

If you like the 535 tone you'd come closest to it with a Prospect that has a solid center block. Otherwise they're both excellent and versatile guitars.

[Spectrum13]

 

 

 

 

 

Plus one on Prospect's range. The floating block takes it more into the hollow jazz sound than a 535 but you need the right amp. The smaller size makes it very comfortable sitting and I play it more than my full size semi. You can get them without the floating block on a custom order.

[Spectrum13]

 

 

 

Plus one on Prospect's range. The floating block takes it more into the hollow jazz sound than a 535 but you need the right amp. The smaller size makes it very comfortable sitting and I play it more than my full size semi. You can get them without the floating block on a custom order.

 

 

 

BETTER photo outside yesterday before changing to the ABR-1 bridge.

[tulk1]

The Prospect is my favorite guitar from Heritage. The perfect fit with the slightly smaller body, still has everthing you expect from a semi, yet hits the harder (and more mellow) sounds quite well. I've used mine in my country band. Love it!