23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 so i had this 535 about 2 years ago, my first Heritage. had to sell it to pay for school, that old story.... anyways, ive always missed that guitar the most out of all my guitars ive had, so I traded a guy on TGP for this 23rd anniversary 535, and man o man! another great Heritage! same great feel look and SOUND as my old 535, it's like I never sold it at all! here's some pics of it, just perfect setup. ran it by my luthier tonight who is VERY picky and good at what he does, and he said it looks like the original strings and setup from when it was new. said it probably hung in a shop for a while, it has the rash below the headstock and a few light store-scratches on the back, but ZERO fretwear and he says looks like the nut's never been touched. regardless, it's perfect, just what I've been looking for in another Heritage. I took a chance doing the mail-order/trade thing, but I have no regrets, feels like my old friend never left! pics: (last pic, interesting it's got signatures on there, don't remember that on my old one! prob cause of the 23rd anniversary thing?)
FredZepp Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 pics: (last pic, interesting it's got signatures on there, don't remember that on my old one! prob cause of the 23rd anniversary thing?) Yes, signed by the Heritage owners themselves... That is a rich finish.. nothing wimpy about that one .. no lack of color there. It is quite beautiful and these shots lead me to believe , even better than expected even from the TGP pics. Congrats... nice one.
pegleg32 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Lovely guitar. Play it in good health and raise you know what!!!
High Flying Bird Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Man, that is nice! I own 2 535s and I just love them.
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks fellas! Yeah I was surprised too, the pic on TGP didnt show off the flame as much.
zookroo1 Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 That's a great looking guitar! The block inlays are my favorite on the semi hollows. Enjoy!
yoslate Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 I have yet to see a 23d that wasn't a stunner! Congrats on an excellent purchase, a beauty! Spank it within an inch of its life, and dig every note!
Kuz Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Vintage Wine Burst Rules!!!! Here is a pic of my VWB (first production 535 p-90s with VWB). I love your 535, great score!!!!
ronalr Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Really, really sweet ......glad the trade went well......I think you got the best end of the deal!!! ... ..Congratulations
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 Thanks again all, I had a feeling as fellow Heritage owners you'd dig this one too. In regards to the trade, monetarily it was a fair swap, both guitars were around 1500 bucks value. Kuz- I've seen pics of yours before, lookin great!
SouthpawGuy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Congrats, that's a great score. I almost nabbed a "23" in lefty myself but some lucky lefty pulled the trigger before me.
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 Congrats, that's a great score. I almost nabbed a "23" in lefty myself but some lucky lefty pulled the trigger before me. Damn! Win some lose some... Oh, something else I thought about, the label says something to the effect of Heritage Custom Shop I believe... I'll have to double-check when I get home... but is this the new standard label or does Heritage have a custom shop? I remember my old 535 (thinking it was a 2004 or 2005) had the script-looking label... like an old script-roll or something.... Any insight? Is this a "custom shop" model or is this just a newer label? Thanks.
SouthpawGuy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Damn! Win some lose some... Oh, something else I thought about, the label says something to the effect of Heritage Custom Shop I believe... I'll have to double-check when I get home... but is this the new standard label or does Heritage have a custom shop? I remember my old 535 (thinking it was a 2004 or 2005) had the script-looking label... like an old script-roll or something.... Any insight? Is this a "custom shop" model or is this just a newer label? Thanks. My 2007 535 has the "Heritage Guitars Custom Shop" label, I'm guessing it may have been used for guitars ordered by dealers for stock that did not have the then Heritage norm of Schaller pickups and hardware. The finish, golden amber, is also one that is not on the Heritage web site so it may have been because it was a non standard colour. Heritage finishes: http://www.heritageguitar.com/finishes.html
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 My 2007 535 has the "Heritage Guitars Custom Shop" label, I'm guessing it may have been used for guitars ordered by dealers for stock that did not have the then Heritage norm of Schaller pickups and hardware. The finish, golden amber, is also one that is not on the Heritage web site so it may have been because it was a non standard colour. Ahhh, ok. So non-standard guitars? ie, special orders, such as the 23rd run of guitars like mine, or custom options like yours. Gotchya, thanks!
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 Found a pic from a few years ago with my first Heritage 535 on stage in Baltimore... hah!
FredZepp Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Found a pic from a few years ago with my first Heritage 535 on stage in Baltimore... hah! See .... sometimes it's not so much what you play ... but how you play it..!! Nice to see it done with style. Looks like the popular one finger A chord there also. A favorite of mine.
23rd535 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Posted February 4, 2010 See .... sometimes it's not so much what you play ... but how you play it..!!Nice to see it done with style. Looks like the popular one finger A chord there also. A favorite of mine. Thanks haha Yep, the old simplified A chord
peteraltongreen Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 so i had this 535 about 2 years ago, my first Heritage. had to sell it to pay for school, that old story.... anyways, ive always missed that guitar the most out of all my guitars ive had, so I traded a guy on TGP for this 23rd anniversary 535, and man o man! another great Heritage! same great feel look and SOUND as my old 535, it's like I never sold it at all! here's some pics of it, just perfect setup. ran it by my luthier tonight who is VERY picky and good at what he does, and he said it looks like the original strings and setup from when it was new. said it probably hung in a shop for a while, it has the rash below the headstock and a few light store-scratches on the back, but ZERO fretwear and he says looks like the nut's never been touched. regardless, it's perfect, just what I've been looking for in another Heritage. I took a chance doing the mail-order/trade thing, but I have no regrets, feels like my old friend never left! pics: (last pic, interesting it's got signatures on there, don't remember that on my old one! prob cause of the 23rd anniversary thing?)
peteraltongreen Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 That is one BEAUTiful guitar.I bought a *ibson 335 before Heritage were formed,but all the 535 & 555 's I've seen have been wonderful guitars,both to play & look at.Heritage are at the top of their game.It's the only guitar website that excites me.I see the past & the future there.Now,what do I really want next ? Enjoy that wonderful guitar. Peter Alton Green ( U.K.)
smurph1 Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 See .... sometimes it's not so much what you play ... but how you play it..!!Nice to see it done with style. Looks like the popular one finger A chord there also. A favorite of mine. That's the way I play em too..congrats on the new Heritage!!
guitarplayntaylor Posted February 5, 2010 Posted February 5, 2010 forgive me for asking... but what finish is on that guitar?
23rd535 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Posted February 7, 2010 That is one BEAUTiful guitar.I bought a *ibson 335 before Heritage were formed,but all the 535 & 555 's I've seen have been wonderful guitars,both to play & look at.Heritage are at the top of their game.It's the only guitar website that excites me.I see the past & the future there.Now,what do I really want next ? Enjoy that wonderful guitar.Peter Alton Green ( U.K.) Thanks Pete! I really am glad I got another Heritage. Just wish I had never gotten rid of the first one to begin with!
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