drewmill Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Heritage Players- I was wondering the difference between the 1st and 2nd Generation H-140's. Is one more playable or desirable? Thanks- Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Drew, Welcome to the HoC. Biggest difference is the move from the sharp Florentine cutaway to the rounder Venetian (LP, H150, etc) cutaway. Other than that, I think specs remain the same. It's a slightly smaller body than the H150. thinking they may have added a slight belly cut to it, too. Not sure, tho'. Playable or desireable - that's more of a personal thing, I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 1st Generation H-140 2nd Generation H-140 H 140 Specifications : 24- 3/4” scale22 fret bound dot rosewood boardJoins at 16th fretSolid mahogany neck17” length solid mahogany bodyUpgraded curly maple, cream bound top12- 1/2” width with 1- 5/8” rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedtires Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yep, as stated; sharp vs round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Prefer the looks of the 1st generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 That is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyTwang Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I've owned both H-140's. The 2nd generation had a nice belly cut. The neck, from memory, was a nice D shape, but not 50's round. The other I had was from the 1st year of incorporation back in the 80's. The neck was 60's slim. They were both very comfortable instruments, but I favored the 2nd's neck. If you find a 2nd with HRW's, you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Nice to hear from you Mr Twang. Great handle btw. I've always shied away from the 140s because of the florentine cut but I could go for one of the second gen with that belly cut.. It makes me rethink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I have absolutely no issue with the Florentine cut... I like it. Mine plays like a dream. ... PS no issues with the clown burst either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyTwang Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks Chico. The Twang comes from a G&L pine tele with a belly cut I am currently cutting my teeth on. BTW I am in the market for an H-140 (recent 08 to present) with a Florentine cutaway. I'll probably post a WTB soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks Chico. The Twang comes from a G&L pine tele with a belly cut I am currently cutting my teeth on. BTW I am in the market for an H-140 (recent 08 to present) with a Florentine cutaway. I'll probably post a WTB soon. I believe the '08 to present would be a Venetian cutaway. I'm not quite sure when the change took place. Here's my '89 custom order 140, which was refinished from cherry sunburst to tobacco sunburst by Jack Briggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Heritage still has the patterns to build a first generation 140 or a 147. Any neck carve, bridge, pickups or finish. This build took five months and was delivered December of 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Any upcharge for the 1st generation cutaway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 The first generation 140's remind me of Gibson's original prototypes for the Les Paul model. This one is from 1951 and has been altered with sunburst finish and humbuckers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Any upcharge for the 1st generation cutaway? PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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