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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 26, 2020 17:44:42 GMT -7
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Post by ineedtherapy (Stuart) on Oct 26, 2020 18:52:30 GMT -7
I need to know your thoughts on this compared to a Gibson. I’ve not had a chance to play any Heritage guitars, but I’ve been without a LP for a few weeks. Need to find one! I prefer the Heritage finishes over Gibson by far. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled.
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Post by Russell B on Oct 26, 2020 19:10:26 GMT -7
Mike, that’s very nice!
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Post by steiner on Oct 26, 2020 19:32:47 GMT -7
Gorgeous first generation H-140! Back then they used the best woods and old-time craftsmanship. That's a keeper!
Congrats.
Nice snatch!
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Post by zpilot on Oct 27, 2020 1:30:13 GMT -7
Very nice. I'm going to make a couple of observations if I may. That is the type of top I prefer. Not an excessive amount of flame. And the burst is very representative of the way they came from the Gibson factory in the '60's, before they had aged and faded. I did not realize the first Heritage necks were not bound. Being primarily a Fender guy I think I would like that. This last point is just my opinion for what that is worth. That bridge looks similar to a Schaller one that I bought in the '80's. It obviously has more mass than a Gibson Tune-o-Matic. Not necessarily a good thing. Yes, they sustain better, but I think you wind up hearing more of the metal and less of the wood. I tried it on a couple of Les Pauls and wound up going back to the standard Gibson bridges. They always had enough sustain for me and I like that tone.
The more I look at that guitar the better I like it. Nicely aged. So this would have been from the era when they were really made by the old ex-Gibson craftsmen. Very cool. I'm sure they still make a fine guitar but still, something gets lost as the old guys leave as most of them have by now I imagine.
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Post by steiner on Oct 27, 2020 5:11:20 GMT -7
The body hardware is all Schaller, as they did in the day; even the pickups are Schaller - see the two adjustment screws? If Jaguarguy is fortunate, the pickups may be HRWs. Heritage has lost a vast majority of the old guard and the apprentices that studied with them. These older Heritages are truly a product made by many of the same people that built the coveted Gibsons on the same machinery. This is a cool example of the good, old days.
ZPilot, you talk about the top, it looks like there are mineral streaks suggesting red maple just like those coveted 50/60s axes. Heritage used a lot of red maple tops back in the day. The old guard knew what they were doing.
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Post by Russell B on Oct 27, 2020 6:41:08 GMT -7
I need to know your thoughts on this compared to a Gibson. I’ve not had a chance to play any Heritage guitars, but I’ve been without a LP for a few weeks. Need to find one! I prefer the Heritage finishes over Gibson by far. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled. I have both Gibsons and Heritage guitars. I think Heritage is putting out better products these days. I would certainly recommend a H-150 over a LP Standard. Better tops and better overall construction.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Oct 27, 2020 8:44:49 GMT -7
The body hardware is all Schaller, as they did in the day; even the pickups are Schaller - see the two adjustment screws? If Jaguarguy is fortunate, the pickups may be HRWs. Heritage has lost a vast majority of the old guard and the apprentices that studied with them. These older Heritages are truly a product made by many of the same people that built the coveted Gibsons on the same machinery. This is a cool example of the good, old days.
ZPilot, you talk about the top, it looks like there are mineral streaks suggesting red maple just like those coveted 50/60s axes. Heritage used a lot of red maple tops back in the day. The old guard knew what they were doing.
I haven't pulled the pick-ups but the pick-up switch does not have the black center so probably not Ren's PU. However, I have an H150 that does have the HRW pick-ups. It does have the mineral streaks
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Post by LT on Oct 27, 2020 10:03:37 GMT -7
Very nice Mike! Congrats.
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Oct 27, 2020 19:09:07 GMT -7
Nice guitar. I had been on the look out for a H-140 for a time. I gave up and just kept playing my let 60’s LP Deluxe. Same finish. Congratulations on a great find.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Oct 28, 2020 5:53:58 GMT -7
Mike, that's VERY nice. Curious about the switch between the control knobs...is it for phase or coil splitting, how does it work? Also, with that sweet old wood I want to know how much it weighs. Way to go man, I'm happy for you!
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Post by helmi on Oct 28, 2020 14:00:20 GMT -7
The body hardware is all Schaller, as they did in the day; even the pickups are Schaller - see the two adjustment screws? If Jaguarguy is fortunate, the pickups may be HRWs. I agree. I love Heritage's, but the Schaller pups left ALOT to be desired.
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Post by gbowman on Nov 12, 2020 9:51:07 GMT -7
Nice guitar! My Heritage 535 is a lifetime keeper and I'm sure you will be pleased with the quality of your guitar...
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