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gretschcrush Newbie

gretschcrush

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Hi Everone and greetings from England!

 

Just bought my first Heritage guitar and want to tell the world. It is a H550 2004 and stunning. I have been playing since I was 11 and I am 45 now so I have been through many guitars so far and this is one of the best I have ever played. I am a staunch vintage Gretsch enthusiast and have collected quite a collection of golden era 50s and 60s Gretsch guitars. I am however not happy with the Japanese versions of these classic american guitars. I have also owned a few modern Gibson guitars including an ES135, ES137, Switchmaster CES and ES 165 Herb Ellis. All very nice guitars but none from Gibsons golden era and none of them played as good as this H550.

 

So I can confirm what people have been telling me for a long time -"want a good gibson? buy a Heritage"

mark555 Experienced

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A warm welcome to the HOC, I am sure many others will be posting their welcomes also, this is a nice place to while away some time, see lots of nice guitars and chill with nice people.

 

Any chance you are going to post a pic of your new guitar? It's a right of passage for all when joining to show the rest of us your eye candy....!

tulk1 Experienced

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We're getting quite the contigent from the Isles. Welcome. And congrats on finding the true heritage of guitars. Gotta second what Mark has suggested. Pics are pretty much mandatory.

gretschcrush Newbie

gretschcrush

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We're getting quite the contigent from the Isles. Welcome. And congrats on finding the true heritage of guitars. Gotta second what Mark has suggested. Pics are pretty much mandatory.

 

Thanks guys! how do I post pics??

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So I can confirm what people have been telling me for a long time -"want a good gibson? buy a Heritage"
none of them played as good as this H550.

Welcome to the HOC, gretschcrush

You seem to have the right idea. And well on your way to the Heritage fever. It's the second one that really grabs you... or is it the third..

In any case , enjoy the 550 .. from the new "golden age" of Kalamazoo. Check out the galleries for some great Heritage guitars.

 

And , of course , we'd love to see yours.. :o

mark555 Experienced

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Thanks guys! how do I post pics??

 

click "add reply", click on uploading a file, which is at the bottom right, select your pic from where ever it is on you computer or camera and up load. when uploaded it will show you in the bar on the left, then just upload - If I can do it any one can.

 

Where in England are you from? I am in Yorkshire, as far as I am aware, there are two of us on here in God's County....

gretschcrush Newbie

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click "add reply", click on uploading a file, which is at the bottom right, select your pic from where ever it is on you computer or camera and up load. when uploaded it will show you in the bar on the left, then just upload - If I can do it any one can.

 

Where in England are you from? I am in Yorkshire, as far as I am aware, there are two of us on here in God's County....

 

ok thanks will post in the morning got a night shift ahead of me now!! gotta pay for the H550 somehow!!! I am from London (born and bred in Stepney)

mark555 Experienced

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ok thanks will post in the morning got a night shift ahead of me now!! gotta pay for the H550 somehow!!! I am from London (born and bred in Stepney)

 

Well, at least you are from England, not every one can be born in Yorkshire though....... :o

mark555 Experienced

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Paul, I saw a pic of your red lefty 150 on the for sale board, and saw that you have a Matamp cab, do you have the amp to match it? Matamp are just over the hill from us, I have been in their workshop several times and have mentioned them on the hoc threads a few times. Which of their amps do you have?

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Welcome to HOC and congratulations on the purchase of your H550. I only joined HOC in December 2009, but I can assure you that everyone here is fantastic and very helpful. I agree with you that Heritage Guitars make excellent instruments - definitely worth buying...no doubt about that.

SouthpawGuy Veteran

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Paul, I saw a pic of your red lefty 150 on the for sale board, and saw that you have a Matamp cab, do you have the amp to match it? Matamp are just over the hill from us, I have been in their workshop several times and have mentioned them on the hoc threads a few times. Which of their amps do you have?

 

? I don't have a 150 or a Matamp cab. Must belong to someone else ...

SouthpawGuy Veteran

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Hi Everone and greetings from England!

 

Just bought my first Heritage guitar and want to tell the world. It is a H550 2004 and stunning. I have been playing since I was 11 and I am 45 now so I have been through many guitars so far and this is one of the best I have ever played. I am a staunch vintage Gretsch enthusiast and have collected quite a collection of golden era 50s and 60s Gretsch guitars. I am however not happy with the Japanese versions of these classic american guitars. I have also owned a few modern Gibson guitars including an ES135, ES137, Switchmaster CES and ES 165 Herb Ellis. All very nice guitars but none from Gibsons golden era and none of them played as good as this H550.

 

So I can confirm what people have been telling me for a long time -"want a good gibson? buy a Heritage"

 

Congrats on the 550, did anyone mention that pics are good ? :D

 

Shots of your Gretsches would also be really cool :o

Kuz Experienced

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Seems like "the Brits" and our "Euro" gang are being enlightened quick then us "Yanks"! :o

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Hi Everone and greetings from England!

 

Just bought my first Heritage guitar and want to tell the world. It is a H550 2004 and stunning. I have been playing since I was 11 and I am 45 now so I have been through many guitars so far and this is one of the best I have ever played. I am a staunch vintage Gretsch enthusiast and have collected quite a collection of golden era 50s and 60s Gretsch guitars. I am however not happy with the Japanese versions of these classic american guitars. I have also owned a few modern Gibson guitars including an ES135, ES137, Switchmaster CES and ES 165 Herb Ellis. All very nice guitars but none from Gibsons golden era and none of them played as good as this H550.

 

So I can confirm what people have been telling me for a long time -"want a good gibson? buy a Heritage"

Hi Gretschcrush, welcome to the HOC.. Rest Assured this is not your last Heritage..I'm saving for a H-137... :o

chico Veteran

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welcome aboard. and get ready for the desire to own more Heritages..

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Welcome aboard. Nice score on the H-550. I've lusted for one of

those for awhile. You've joined a great bunch of Heritage fanatics.

gretschcrush Newbie

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Hi Everyone and thanks for the warm welcome

 

Willsort some pics of H550 & Gretsches very soon. I am already seeking a Super Eagle!! its only been a week and I am hooked and astounded about the build a sound quality of these instruments.

Why are they not more widely seen? how can they have been pushed to the background by Gibson and Fender for so long?? I am going to struggle to get one in the UK I feel!!!! anyone got any ideas as to how I can get one? again thanks for the welcome

smurph1 Experienced

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Hi Everyone and thanks for the warm welcome

 

Willsort some pics of H550 & Gretsches very soon. I am already seeking a Super Eagle!! its only been a week and I am hooked and astounded about the build a sound quality of these instruments.

Why are they not more widely seen? how can they have been pushed to the background by Gibson and Fender for so long?? I am going to struggle to get one in the UK I feel!!!! anyone got any ideas as to how I can get one? again thanks for the welcome

the way i understand it..they are hard to find in your neck of the woods..You can always order one from the Wolfe guitars in Florida USA..He has an excellent reputation..jay will take care of you!!

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