H Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Play. Listen. Evangelise. That's hundreds of years' worth of experience you have in your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreRocker Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Brought it to the jam space yesterday and got a lot of "ou la la's" ...it looks, plays and sounds incredible! Could use a minor setup and strings to my liking but that's a given...it was more a show/tell anyhow;) It's a heavy axe indeed. I'm guessing close to 9.5 - 10lbs...which I like! Definitely 59's and not Slash pups. I see minor evidence of nut work but nothing major and took many hours before I notice. Other than that it's cherry not a scratch or defect and perfect neck/frets. It was a closet queen I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hello, My name is Tim (TJIann) and I'm from Annapolis, MD. This weekend I picked up my first Heritage guitar in a local deal...a 1993 H535. I was looking to get an ES335 when I came across this beautiful almond burst Heritage for over a thousand bucks less than a comparable 335. I knew the story and positive feedback about Heritage guitars. Once I opened the case and picked this one up it was love at first strum man. Pictures below. The guy I bought it from told me it was a late 80s model with Duncan pickups. He was not really too knowledgeable, but year and PUPs didn't matter much to me when I saw this guitar. I dated it as a 1993 as it has the "J" serial number. I took her home and did a setup/string change, and pulled the PUPs to find that they are the original Schallers. I have been playing it through the setup you see in the pics below, but more through my 1964 Fender Princeton Reverb--a killer combination. One thing I find curious about this guitar is that the body thickness is so thin. I've read in many of your posts that H535s have a thickness at the rim of 1 5/8". This one is only 1 1/2" thick at the rim. Is that just normal variation from the Heritage shop, or were the earlier versions thinner? Anyway, I can't say enough great things about this guitar (including the sound of the Schaller PUPs--not sure I need to replace those). Just joined the forum and looking forward to my next Heritage purchase....likely an H150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome to the HOC I see you're already considering the next part of your collection - great news There's a section of the forum which covers guitars for sale, keep your eye on that for your 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hello, My name is Tim (TJIann) and I'm from Annapolis, MD. This weekend I picked up my first Heritage guitar in a local deal...a 1993 H535. I was looking to get an ES335 when I came across this beautiful almond burst Heritage for over a thousand bucks less than a comparable 335. I knew the story and positive feedback about Heritage guitars. Once I opened the case and picked this one up it was love at first strum man. Pictures below. The guy I bought it from told me it was a late 80s model with Duncan pickups. He was not really too knowledgeable, but year and PUPs didn't matter much to me when I saw this guitar. I dated it as a 1993 as it has the "J" serial number. I took her home and did a setup/string change, and pulled the PUPs to find that they are the original Schallers. I have been playing it through the setup you see in the pics below, but more through my 1964 Fender Princeton Reverb--a killer combination. One thing I find curious about this guitar is that the body thickness is so thin. I've read in many of your posts that H535s have a thickness at the rim of 1 5/8". This one is only 1 1/2" thick at the rim. Is that just normal variation from the Heritage shop, or were the earlier versions thinner? Anyway, I can't say enough great things about this guitar (including the sound of the Schaller PUPs--not sure I need to replace those). Just joined the forum and looking forward to my next Heritage purchase....likely an H150 Nice one ! A "J " serial number is indeed a '93 guitar, have a '96 535 myself and it's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFudge Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi everybody, I guess I'm BigFudge. I've been lurking for a while, ever since I started my quest for my own semi-hollow early this year. I decided to finally post now because the custom 535 I ordered through Wolfe Guitars this summer is finally complete and on its way to me! I'm so excited, I just couldn't keep it to myself. The information in this forum helped out a lot when I was researching, so I figured I'd try to contribute a little something. At the very least, post some pictures for you guys to check out. Jay sent me some photos of her yesterday and I haven't stopped drooling. I can't wait to give her a spin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Congrats on a very hot 535 in sunset burst . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ProtonBlues here lurking. No, my name is not really Proton ... This is a great website and thanks to all for making it so. By just hangin' out, y'all have taught me quite a lot in a short time. Can't post a pic because I'm looking to purchase my first Heritage instrument. Currently nurturing GAS for an H-140. Most of my guitars are 25.5 inch scale Strats and Teles, with a mix of Fender and G&L. The exceptions are a LP Studio semi hollow double cutaway, and a Hamer Vanguard. Would love an H-150 if my back were 30 years younger. Pickin' for 41 years and counting ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome to the HOC Proton, good luck with your search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks Southpaw. Nice lookin' pup there. How to post a pic of a Proton ... there's a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome Proton. where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi Bill. Still getting to my profile ... I'm in NYC ... I have a brother and a gazillion cousins living in FL, same coast as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Cool if you ever make it down to Florida you have to let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 How to post a pic of a Proton ... there's a challenge. Welcome to the HOC Posting a pic of a proton is possible, I'm positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome to the HOC Posting a pic of a proton is possible, I'm positive I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ... You'll fit in nicely here I was 'H' a long time before I discovered Heritage but it seems very appropriate these days I'm sure you won't be lacking for long - this is the place to be if you're looking for a Heritage. Is there a reason you're favouring an H-140? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Cool if you ever make it down to Florida you have to let me know. Sure enough Bill, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 You'll fit in nicely here I was 'H' a long time before I discovered Heritage but it seems very appropriate these days I'm sure you won't be lacking for long - this is the place to be if you're looking for a Heritage. Is there a reason you're favouring an H-140? In all my years of playing, I never owned a Les Paul, despite being weaned on Clapton/Beano and Duane Allman. When I became middle aged and finally had the means to purchase one, I no longer had the lower back to withstand the weight! Too many years at a desk. So blue ... Ahh but the H-140 looks like a nice solution to the dilemma. I wasn't aware of the thinner bodied H-140 until I came here, despite having known about Heritage for a long time. I was a G&L freak back in the 1990s, then stopped buying and selling guitars to save for kids' college. That's done ... and here I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 In all my years of playing, I never owned a Les Paul, despite being weaned on Clapton/Beano and Duane Allman. When I became middle aged and finally had the means to purchase one, I no longer had the lower back to withstand the weight! Too many years at a desk. So blue ... Ahh but the H-140 looks like a nice solution to the dilemma. I wasn't aware of the thinner bodied H-140 until I came here, despite having known about Heritage for a long time. I was a G&L freak back in the 1990s, then stopped buying and selling guitars to save for kids' college. That's done ... and here I am. Heritage make a lightweight H-150 - might be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtonBlues Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Heritage make a lightweight H-150 - might be worth a look Thanks for the tip H, I'll keep it in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSnowBlower Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi, I'm NoSnowBlower aka Pete. I'm an old employee of Heritage. 1996 to 2003. I built a few guitars while I was working there for myself. Other employees too..Lets just say Custom Custom Custom,ok..Anyway;Hello . I've been reading alot of your posts,and you seem to be great people. I look forward to meeting some of you,if not all of you. I'm still in the industry. I work along the lakeshore. Set ups and repairs mostly. I've been fortunate to work for some inspiring people,and good friends. My Heritages?.. American Eagle 25 last one Super Eagle 16 inch Milli 150 BURST bigsby 150 BURST,Braziliiiian Did I say;Custom Custom Custom.. I hope to post pictures some day. Untill then. Cheers,Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I would not negate that possibility H. Nice name. You obviously have an electron that I lack. I also lack a Heritage axe. So blue ... Proton, I might be well placed to design a logo for you free of charge. I have friends who work in the field so I can get ideas. I might have something in my kit ready to go. A blue Heritage 535 would be light and the tone inside that body would vibrate and ring out like the lights of Chernobyl. We have a personal messenger here. Don't dismiss it. Send me a PM. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi, I'm NoSnowBlower aka Pete. I'm an old employee of Heritage. 1996 to 2003. I've been reading a lot of your posts,and you seem to be great people. Hey Pete. I have been to Kzoo for the last 6 years. I will say in any forum that the myth of southern hospitality has nothing on the fantastic people of Kalamazoo, MI. You may have well worked on several on the Heritage Guitars I have owned. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hey Pete. I have been to Kzoo for the last 6 years. I will say in any forum that the myth of southern hospitality has nothing on the fantastic people of Kalamazoo, MI. Watch out Pete, HFB will sweet talk you all day if there's a chance of a free nut lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndhome Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi NoSowBlower,does this mean that you may have worked on my 1998 Super Eagle and 2002 H555? If so, thank you for a pair of great guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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