Guest HRB853370 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Man, I put a bid up and won this. I had no idea it would happen-I figured it would go well beyond $1700! It looked nice, seller seemed trustworthy, somebody out there tell me if this is a nice guitar and if I scored a good deal! No idea what they sell for new! HERITAGE H~550 GUITAR 1994 ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY TOBACCO http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
TonyM Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 HERITAGE H~550 GUITAR 1994 ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY TOBACCO http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT Congrats on the 550! I was watching it and thought it would go much higher as well. Try it and let us know about it. TonyM
schundog Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Ebony board, those sexy inlays, bound headstock, and my favorite type of finish; Yeah, you done GOOD!! I have no idea what they list for new, either, but you can bet it's a lot more than you paid for what appears to be a mint guitar. Congratulations!
ronalr Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Congratulations ..I was watching that one too...you got a great price and if it is as nice as those pictures ....well you should be a very happy guitar player
FredZepp Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Nice one.. The list price for a H-550 in 2009 was $ 4230 .. so even with a discount, they are much more than you spent. And that one is nice.. it should turn out to be a sweet sounding and playing archtop. And Heritage knows how to do archtops properly. It looks to be in very good condition also. Congrats...
Patrick Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 You did real well!! Firstly, the finish is beautiful. Also, the close up pics of the fret board looks like somebody bought it in 1994 and forgot to play it . . . ever!! The neck is a 3 piece neck, not the standard 5 piece neck. That's significant! Also, I like the fact that the label inside the guitar is the older one that shows the former area code of 616. The tail piece is the older style, which in my opinion is a better tail piece than the "H". If it was my guitar, I would put the ebony insert in the tail piece like it is on the older Golden Eagles and Super Eagles. But, that's just my taste. It's drop dead gorgeous just the way it is. Also, you've got the older Schaller Golden 50's pups. They are sweeeeeeet and mellow. There's no way you're not going to love that guitar. The add on ebay says it's a 1994 . . . . the L serial number says it's a 1995.
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 I am sure I will like it. Never owned an archtop before. Now if the UPS guy can just get here while my wife is not home! Amp suggestions? Do these guitars sound particularly better through certain types of amps? I am sure it is a matter of personal taste just like everything else! Thanks all. If this guitar does not resonate with me (no pun intended) it will go up on the for sale board here FIRST!
tulk1 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Amp suggestions? Do these guitars sound particularly better through certain types of amps? I am sure it is a matter of personal taste just like everything else! Thanks all. If this guitar does not resonate with me (no pun intended) it will go up on the for sale board here FIRST! Just guessing here, but I'd think it sound great thru a guitar amp. Pure speculation, tho'. ..............
Tim Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Man, I put a bid up and won this. I had no idea it would happen-I figured it would go well beyond $1700! It looked nice, seller seemed trustworthy, somebody out there tell me if this is a nice guitar and if I scored a good deal! No idea what they sell for new! HERITAGE H~550 GUITAR 1994 ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY TOBACCO http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT Congratulations! She's a beauty! I hope to be picking up my H550 sometime within the next two weeks. As far as amps go, I have been playing my archtops through an old Roland JC 77, and the more I play through this amp, the more I like it...really nice clean jazz tones. If you are not looking to play clean, I can't really help (other than to say that I also love my Fender Blues Jr. when playing my solid bodies...might be a little too quiet if you are gigging, but it works great for me in my basment).
yoslate Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 You have to ask if that's a "nice" guitar??? Sheesh!!!
jazzrat Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 What a gorgeous thing. Congrats! Some 0000 steel wool and maybe a little lemon oil on that fretboard and she'll be ready to.
Ray Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Sounds like a fantastic guitar in excellent condition. I am sure you will enjoy playing it. Might be good to have it set up professionally with new strings.
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Oh, my!!! Tulk, you have one just like it?
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 I'll do my own set up, I have Dan Erhrwine's book on How to make your electric guitar sound great! Glad ya'all like it. Now when it arrives, lets see if it is in the condition it is stated to be!
peteraltongreen Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Wow,That's a steal.I loooove it ! I get quite over come with the beauty of these guitars. Well done. Peter Alton Green
Spectrum13 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Great deal Will, excellent shape and I love the color! Scored a second Heritage pretty quick did ya now. Change the strings, clean the frets, board a little polish and it should be ready to play.
mark555 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 although not from the states, I think you got a fabulous guitar at a great price - congratulations.
Gitfiddler Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Yep, you did REALLY good on that one. 550's are wonderful guitars. Congratulations on that beauty.
Guest mgoetting Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 If you're looking for approval, you've come to the right spot. This guitar will serve you well.
skydog52 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 That's a beauty. Congrats. Bet you it's a real tone master.
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 Yes a second one in 3 weeks, I am sick aren't I? The Heritage (HGAS) addiction has set in. Now I know I will have to divest one or more of my Strats. I once heard somebody say, "can't have too many guitars" Thanks all for making me feel good about dropping the dough!
brentrocks Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 I'd say you did good...a new one would have run you over $2700 or more, so heck yeah!!! Play it like you stole it...LOL
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 28, 2010 Posted August 28, 2010 The seller on ebay told me it was his Father's 550, so it must have been pretty special to him and probably hard for him to see it go. Nice to know it came from a one owner family. By the way, did anybody see the sharp H-550 that just went on the Bay?
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