H-140 VS H-150; Plus what's CM mean?

[schundog]

I've not been able to determine what the "CM" means after H-150. Probably somthing very simple, I know!! Also, other than a thinner (1/2 inch or so?) body on the 140, no binding on the neck, and dots vs traps on the 140, what are the differences between the two? I would assume the 140 weighs less, but are there any noticable sonic differences? Thanks, guys!!

[Thundersteel]

The "CM" means "curly maple."

[schundog]

Thanks, Thundersteel. You would think I would have seen that designation somewhere, as much as I've been reading about and tring to learn about Heritage guitars!

[FredZepp]

There are 2 versions of the H-140... the current (2nd edition) or the original (1st edition).

 

The 2nd edition looks just like a 150.. just with a slightly thinner body and usually dots on the fretboard instead of traps.

 

The 1st edition has a slightly different shape and a pointed or florentine cutaway. The new 25th anniversary 140 is a reissue of this first design also.

 

Mine is a 1st edition and it is awesome.. kind of like a thicker SG but with a curly maple top.... ( with a little LP Special mojo thrown in )

 

It seems really articulate in that the resonate frequency is slightly higher and it just has its own personality.

 

It rocks .. while the 150/157 models provide the classic vintage tone and feel that you'd expect from Kalamazoo.

 

I'd expect the 2nd edition 140's to be similar to a 150 but with a slightly more pronounced midrange. And they do weigh a bit less than the 150.

 

All are exceptional and top quality .. but different.

[schundog]

Nice description, Fred, thanks. I've been eyeing the B code 140 in the classifieds, but it looks just like my Gibson LP Classic, exposed black pickups and all, except for the lack of binding and dots vs traps. I hate to admit that I'm shallow about that kind of thing, but I am! Still quite tempted, though....