Identifying a Heritage factory second guitar

[buddolan]

Could anyone out there tell me how Heritage identified their "factory second " guitars?

 

I've seen references to the head stock being stamped "2nd" or "BMG", but nothing definitive.

 

Anyone have the real scoop on what has been used over the years? Thanks.

[yoslate]

I think if you hang here a while, you'll hear the definitive word.  My observation:  I have a 1990 576; it is stamped with a "2" top-center, back of the headstock.  I simply cannot find why this guitar might be a "second."

[Thundersteel]

Welcome to the H.O.C.!  Got any pics? It's just about mandatory, ya know!  ;D

[Yankeefan01]

My '85 H140 has a BGN stamped above the serial number. Don't see anything that sticks out as a major problem but over the years it may have been corrected.

[Mikenov]

My new Gold H150 is a factory 2nd. It has a 2 stamped under the serial #. Is there anyway to figure out why its a second? I have looked at hertiage guitars that weren't seconds with finish flaws so my guess is its not a finish issue. Any insight into this is appreciated.

[MacDoggie]

Okay, this brings up several questions:  ???  ???

1. Where are people finding the seconds to buy? 

2. How deeply are they discounted?

3. How "flawed" are they?

 

Typically a used Heritage can be reduced by up to 25% with no notable issues.  Is this a comparable savings?

 

Inquiring minds want to know... 

[Dick Seacup]

Welcome to the Club!  Check this page out.  There's a link called "Understanding Factory Seconds, Factory Bargains and Special Runs."  Seems reasonably accurate.

[SouthpawGuy]

There is one dealer who openly advertises that he has factory seconds, you could contact him for more info.

I bought my Millie from him, it was used though not a second, and the deal was good.

 

http://www.stringcollector.com/