brentrocks Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 As many of us watched this H 147 on ebay come to a unexpectedly high ending....it was a a Russian scam-spammer who was driving up the price. The owner contacted me to do a deal outside ebay and we did. This is a 1988 H 147 Black Beauty. The 147 is to the 140, as the 157 is to the 150....its got BLING. These 147s are not exactly plentiful like 150s....you don't see them up for sale too often. This 147 is a road warrior...it has a headstock repair, it has buckle rash, it has checking. I make it sound worse than it really is though...frets are in great shape, it has a medium neck shape and is a really sharp looking axe. I bought the guitar as a project. It needed a nut, basic assembly, basic electrical, setup.....a good evening's work. I decided to go with black bobbin uncovered pickups...just like the look. The tuners are Schaller vintage style...really add a nice esthetic feel. After I got everything put together and setup, I realized the bridge hummbucker was bad, so I had to get one today from Pete Moreno to complete the project. It has a Schaller in the bridge and a Burstbucker in the neck, .022 pio caps and 500k pots. I love the feel of these 147s...lightweight and great tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Way to resurrect that old girl, Brent! Congrats, and, um, DIBS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaGator Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Looks great Brent, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nicely done Mr. Henderson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuominae Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Very nice! Do you know type of controls where in the two extra holes between the volume and tone pots? Happy NGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I got a thing for Black 147s. Nice score Brentley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squawken Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sweet! Crank it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I really like H147s. Nice resurrection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianluca Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 wow I like it congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 wow, that looks sweet! nice job! hard to tell, does it have a maple cap? or hog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That's cool! Not sure I had ever heard of those before. Thanks for the education! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks guys!!! It needs a little more tweaking but it's a nice piece. It does have a maple cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuominae Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Wow, sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 The one that got away... *sniff, sniff*. Its a cool guitar for sure. Congrats Sir Brently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 From Russia with love!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks fellas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 So, originally it had a VIP? that's what those two holes are? EDIT: you mention that in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 I think they were aftermarket coil taps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ron Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am SO glad you got this. EXACTLY where it belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks Ron. I hope I can hold on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nice guitar - congrats, Brent! Was that Alex's?... (bought an amp from him a few years ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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