Aceshigh3r Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hey guys, stumbled across this forum while I was researching the brand so this is my first post. I just traded for my first Heritage guitar. It's a H150 in antique sunburst, and it is a beast! I'm in love with how this baby feels, beautiful neck on this one. I am slightly disappointed to find that the pickups are Schaller, but they sound pretty damn good. I'm thinking about replacing the bridge, tailpiece, nut. As for pickups, I'm not sure yet... Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Beautiful H-150! - I love the ASB finish - Enjoy your Heritage and welcome to the HOC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 As for pickups I would check out the Throbak pickups, Jon is a member here and will give a discount to HOC members. Duncan Seth Lover's are a great sounding set as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks man, I will look into Throbak for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianluca Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 welcome, nice guitar Throbaks already proposed very good Flame Tone http://www.flametone.com/?page_id=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks man, I will look into Throbak for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk One other thing you'll probably want to do if you change pickups is to get a new set of CTS 500K pots to replace the Mexican ones that you have in there. A set of .022 - 400v paper in oil capacitors would complete the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah I saw 100k pots in there, never heard of that with a humbucker! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 One other thing you'll probably want to do if you change pickups is to get a new set of CTS 500K pots to replace the Mexican ones that you have in there. A set of .022 - 400v paper in oil capacitors would complete the package.I agree with the above statement. The only thing I differ in opinion would be the caps. I'd go to ebay and get some nice NOS Russian pio caps, .015 for the neck, and .022 for the bridge. Definitely get rid of those Mexi-pots. Congrats on your first Heritage, that is one of the best looking tops I've seen in quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks for the advice guys. Going to order pots and caps tonight. Pickups I have to think on a bit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome to the HOC. You've got a really nice looking 150. There's absolutely nothing wrong with Schaller pickups. I have them in my 157 and my 535. They're just different from a Seth Lover or a 59, or a Throbak. If you can't get the sound you're looking for, then start looking at options. A good setup and fret dressing should make it really shine. Your tech could tell you if the nut is in good shape, but either a bone or Tusq replacement will work. It looks like your bridge is already a Tonepros unit. I see the locking screws on it. What are you thinking about using in its place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah I suppose you're right Rich, it is. Ill start with pots/caps/bone nut and see where I'm at after a good setup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 For many years Schaller was the pickup set in Heritages.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 that is an awesome looking gtr, congrats! <break> if you don't like the pups it's quite easy to swap new ones in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminthunter1 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Beautiful guitar! Welcome! I have a guitar nearly identical, you will love it. The Schaller pickups might grow on you. If not, Burstbuckers, SD 59`s, and 57 classics are great upgrades on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I like that guitar! What a beauty to start your Heritage collection ... I'm going to echo that there is nothing wrong with those lowly Schallers. They make great stuff, and not just pickups. However, if you feel the need to swap you can't go wrong with the suggested Throbaks. Jon does get a pretty penny for them. But they are as close to authentic PAF as you're going to get if that is what you're after. I'm also going to echo pulling them danged pots. If there is one thing that seems so inconsistent, and yet ironically consistent with Heritage over the years is they grab whatever pot they can get. Other than that, enjoy that beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sweet! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice 'first Heritage' you've got there. And welcome to the HOC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanschoyck Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'd be tempted to try Throbak. Nice looking guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonzo Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I put wolf tone marshall head pickups in mine, they are hot, really growl, check em out. http://www.wolfetone.com/products.html# they get fantastic reviews and you can try different ones or Wolf will make a set for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have a good line on a set of dimarzio 36th anniversary pafs for $100. Might go that route. Those wolf tones look sweet though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Congrats on the Heritage... it reminds me so much of my first Heritage , also a ASB H-150, that I know it has to be exceptional. Mine is a 1992 and I still have it , of course. Mine has a Burstbucker 1 ( low output ) at the neck and a Seth Lover at the bridge..very similar to the 36 anniversary PAF's that you're looking at. I love the tone with those and wouldn't change a thing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwinking Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Larry Dimarzio turned me on to a set of his 36th anniversary PAFs. If you want that cool old vintage souund, these are the ones. I had Schallers in my 140 CM and they sounded kind of "tinny" for what I was doing. The 36th anniversary are a little darker and warmer which is what I was after. I have Schallers in my 170 and I like them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceshigh3r Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 So an update guys. I went with cts 500k pots with orange drop caps, 15 & 22. For the pickups, went with the DiMarzio 36th anniversary open coil cremes, wired the same way the Schallers were. Added a toggle selector ring for a bit of dressing up. This baby is totally transformed, love these DiMarzios. Pretty darn cheap for such a great sounding pickup set. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conneazoo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Absolutely awesome guitar. Looks great with the double cream DiMarzios and I'd bet it sounds great! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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