Guest mgoetting Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 The 576 has a maple box and is a little thinner than the Eagles. So how does it feel and sound? It seems like it would be somewhere between a 535 and a Golden Eagle. Also, why did they quit making it? Obviously it had something to do with the market. So maybe a better question is, why don't very many people want the features of a 576? I'm guessing it's because the 576 isn't a full jazz axe yet is certainly a mile away from a 157. Thanks for your input.
JohnCovach Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 The 576 has a maple box and is a little thinner than the Eagles. So how does it feel and sound? It seems like it would be somewhere between a 535 and a Golden Eagle. Also, why did they quit making it? Obviously it had something to do with the market. So maybe a better question is, why don't very many people want the features of a 576? I'm guessing it's because the 576 isn't a full jazz axe yet is certainly a mile away from a 157. Thanks for your input. I think of the 576 as a cross between the 535 and the 575. The tailpiece and bridge are directly top mounted, which increases sustain and allows for a steeper break over the bridge, but size and feel-wise it's more of a jazz box. The G-brand 137 is a close parallel.
Guest mgoetting Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 I think of the 576 as a cross between the 535 and the 575. The tailpiece and bridge are directly top mounted, which increases sustain and allows for a steeper break over the bridge, but size and feel-wise it's more of a jazz box. The G-brand 137 is a close parallel. A steeper break means a more acute angle, correct? Does that affect sustain?
Gitfiddler Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 I think Jay Wolfe opined in another thread that the newer Burrell Groovemaster model replaced the 576.
Guest mgoetting Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 I think Jay Wolfe opined in another thread that the newer Burrell Groovemaster model replaced the 576. Are they selling many GMs?
yoslate Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 Aside from John's technical observations, and he owns one, as I think Tim (Gitfiddler) does, I, too, have a 576, and I'm here to represent the affective domain. Great box! Does it all: Warm, archetypal woody jazz tones at the neck; great middle position honk, terrific for rhythm comping for Rock-n-Roll, blues, or R&B; and an authoritative bridge position twang, of the Tele variety. All of this accomplished in mine with Duncan Phat Cats, a humbucker sized P-90 clone. Maybe the most versatile instrument I've ever owned....
Jazzpunk Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 Check these vids out from our Heritage brothers in Moscow: Once again proving that tone is king no matter where you live!
RonD Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 Check these vids out from our Heritage brothers in Moscow: Once again proving that tone is king no matter where you live! If the Groove master is the replacement for the H576, why did Heritage eliminate the bridge pickup? What effect does the addition of the bridge PUP have on the Jazz tone? I like the aesthetics of the GM, but want to know what I'm sacrificing, vs. the H575. Sorry, lots of questions. Cheers, Ron
Guest mgoetting Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 If the Groove master is the replacement for the H576, why did Heritage eliminate the bridge pickup?What effect does the addition of the bridge PUP have on the Jazz tone? I like the aesthetics of the GM, but want to know what I'm sacrificing, vs. the H575. Sorry, lots of questions. Cheers, Ron I'll bet you can order a double pickup custom. I'd personally miss that bridge pup. I believe that's the only difference between Johnny Smith and me. Oh, that and talent.
Jazzpunk Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 If the Groove master is the replacement for the H576, why did Heritage eliminate the bridge pickup?What effect does the addition of the bridge PUP have on the Jazz tone? I like the aesthetics of the GM, but want to know what I'm sacrificing, vs. the H575. Sorry, lots of questions. Cheers, Ron Don't over think it Ron, they're both fantastic instruments! Personally I never use the bridge pup on any of my guitars, so I'd be perfectly fine without it. That's a decision you'll need to make for yourself though. I've pretty much given you all the insights I have to offer. Did you pm Matt Ingeneri? He is a much better jazz player than I am and I'm confidant that he'll be able to give you additional insights!
barrymclark Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 If the Groove master is the replacement for the H576, why did Heritage eliminate the bridge pickup?What effect does the addition of the bridge PUP have on the Jazz tone? I like the aesthetics of the GM, but want to know what I'm sacrificing, vs. the H575. Sorry, lots of questions. Cheers, Ron Personal opinion: the bridge pickup won't affect the jazz tone at all outside of some possible magnetic stifling of the strings. Even so, so many jazz boxes, these days, come with a bridge pickup, it isn't as though it would be strange. I wouldn't miss the bridge pickup, but I know many might.
yoslate Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 Did you pm Matt Ingeneri? ...I'm confidant that he'll be able to give you additional insights! Second! Good idea, JP. Matt's a marvelous player, a big fan of Heritage, and knows what he's on about....
barrymclark Posted June 22, 2010 Posted June 22, 2010 Did you pm Matt Ingeneri? ....I'm confidant that he'll be able to give you additional insights! +2
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