NGD: Traded my 150 for a 535

[slider313]

Well I traded my antique natural 150 for the amber 535 that Ryan posted in the for sale section. It's a nice one. The neck has a larger profile than the 150 and feels more comfortable to me. I've been prefering larger, beefier necks lately. The 535 is an '89 and is in real nice condition for a 21 year old guitar. I'm surprised by the tone of coil tapped Schallers in this one and really like it in the "single coil" mode. The tone pots are push/pull switches and tap is engaged in the "down" position. It's in humbucker mode when pulling them up. The guitar has a Tonepros stoptail and bridge. Ryan has D'Addario .011's on it and they feel like .010's. I'm going to keep them until a string change is needed and then try .010's. Maybe it's the larger neck or the neck angle but it's very comfortable to play. Here's a couple of pics in my new sunroom.

 

 

 

[Patrick]

Well I traded my antique natural 150 for the amber 535 that Ryan posted in the for sale section. It's a nice one. The neck has a larger profile than the 150 and feels more comfortable to me. I've been prefering larger, beefier necks lately. The 535 is an '89 and is in real nice condition for a 21 year old guitar. I'm surprised by the tone of coil tapped Schallers in this one and really like it in the "single coil" mode. The tone pots are push/pull switches and tap is engaged in the "down" position. It's in humbucker mode when pulling them up. The guitar has a Tonepros stoptail and bridge. Ryan has D'Addario .011's on it and they feel like .010's. I'm going to keep them until a string change is needed and then try .010's. Maybe it's the larger neck or the neck angle but it's very comfortable to play. Here's a couple of pics in my new sunroom.

 

 

 

 

That's a very nice 535. Schallers are greatpups. You may want to consider having a bound ebony Johnny Smith pick guard made for it. It looks just great as it is, but a quick pick guard change . . every 5 or 6 months . . . back and forth, would give you a unique look, and possible a different approach when playing. That's what happens with me. I do it on several of my Heritages and on one of my arch tops.

 

Great guitar!! Enjoy it.

[FredZepp]

The amber on that looks great... and I tend to like guitars with a few years on them.

And the wiring is interesting... that would tend to make you use the single coil mode more often. Cool.

 

I could enjoy that 535 , for sure. and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it immensely .

[brentrocks]

that looks great dude!!!

[tulk1]

Nice trade! The boys' Amber Finish on all that maple is stunning! Really makes the flame jump. And I can attest that the split Schallers (albeit mine are HRWs) work quite well in the 535/555 model.

[golferwave]

Enjoy your new 535!! It's nice!! I can say though that the 150 is a real stunner also. Ryan will certainly have pride of ownership in his new guitar as well.

[Kuz]

Mike,

Glad it is a good one. I know you were looking to the one that you sold year ago.

 

Love the color too!!!

[Guest mgoetting]

That's a very nice 535. Schallers are greatpups. You may want to consider having a bound ebony Johnny Smith pick guard made for it. It looks just great as it is, but a quick pick guard change . . every 5 or 6 months . . . back and forth, would give you a unique look, and possible a different approach when playing. That's what happens with me. I do it on several of my Heritages and on one of my arch tops.

 

Great guitar!! Enjoy it.

 

 

So that's your secret, Patrick.

[pegleg32]

Neat guitar Slider, it will sound great through that bassman you rebuilt.

[Gitfiddler]

That is one sweet looking 535 you got there. The background ain't too shabby either.

 

What made you consider switching from a 150 to 535?

[slider313]

That is one sweet looking 535 you got there. The background ain't too shabby either.

 

What made you consider switching from a 150 to 535?

 

Thanks to all.

 

Git,

I have gravitated towords bigger necks since getting my R8. It seems I can play passages with more authority get a better vibrato going with the bigger neck. The 150 wasn't getting the playing time and I felt the need to revisit a 535. As Kuz mentioned I had sold one years ago (1997?) and it blew away any ES335 I ever played. It was tobacco sunburst and even looked like an old Gibby finish. The neck on this one is larger than I remember it being my previous one, and I like it. I thought the 150 had a '59 neck profile but after holding this neck I believe the 150 was between a '59 and '60 and this neck is more of a '59. I hope Ryan is as happy with the antique natural 150.

[GuitArtMan]

Sweet. I'm starting to GAS for a 535 again...

[Gitfiddler]

Thanks to all.

 

Git,

I have gravitated towords bigger necks since getting my R8. It seems I can play passages with more authority get a better vibrato going with the bigger neck. The 150 wasn't getting the playing time and I felt the need to revisit a 535. As Kuz mentioned I had sold one years ago (1997?) and it blew away any ES335 I ever played. It was tobacco sunburst and even looked like an old Gibby finish. The neck on this one is larger than I remember it being my previous one, and I like it. I thought the 150 had a '59 neck profile but after holding this neck I believe the 150 was between a '59 and '60 and this neck is more of a '59. I hope Ryan is as happy with the antique natural 150.

 

 

Slider, I understand perfectly. In fact, I recently sold off a few of my choice old gits due to my need for thicker neck profiles. My 535 Goldtop has a fat neck that is very hard to put down. If you have large hands it makes playing so much more comfortable over time. I was wondering if you had changed from the 150 to 535 also for the tonal differences between the two makes. Either way, the more comfort we feel in a guitar, the more we'll play it. That's the bottom line. Good choice.

[mark555]

Nice guitar, pleased for you. A good semi is a terrific guitar.

[slider313]

I was wondering if you had changed from the 150 to 535 also for the tonal differences between the two makes. Either way, the more comfort we feel in a guitar, the more we'll play it. That's the bottom line. Good choice.

 

Well, the tonal differences also played a part as I believe my R8 has the "solidbody singlecut" tone covered and it also has a BIG neck. I must have gotten a good one. :-)

 

 

 

And, thanks Mark.

[big bob]

Nice trade, hope you enjoy her...

[slider313]

Nice trade, hope you enjoy her...

 

Why thank you Bob.

[111518]

Very nice guitar, Mike, and makes sense to diversify, if you've got the LP thing well-covered. I like beefy necks, at least up to a limit, even though my hands are small. Just adds more rigidity and control to the whole operation, or at least so it seems to me.

[brentrocks]

Hey Mike....that pool in the backgroung is looking very refreshing!!

[slider313]

Thanks Larry. Yeah, the R8 is about as big as I would like a neck to be. The R7's are a bit too chunky.

 

Brent, yes it is and if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, stop by for a swim.

 

Here's a better shot...

 

[brentrocks]

thanks for the invite...that is a beautiful part of the country

[smurph1]

Great Looking guitar!! is that a see thru pickguard on it?

[slider313]

Great Looking guitar!! is that a see thru pickguard on it?

 

Thanks Scott. The pickguard is actually wood and matches the guitar. I am considering a Gibby style black guard for it.

[barrymclark]

Nice! If I ever get to where I can afford another Heritage, I can easily see it being a 535.

[NoNameBand]

Sweet. I'm starting to GAS for a 535 again...

 

Of all the guitars I have, I love my 535 the most. If I could only have One guitar, it would have to be a 535. My 535 compares to nothing else that I have. It is one special guitar. A big shout out to all of the 535 owners out there, you know what I mean.