DavesNotHere Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I want to thank everyone at Heritage for another wonderful PSP! A great big shout out of thanks to Josh for organizing the event again this year. You were missed. Thanks to Guy for being our official, unofficial master of ceremonies, or was it the unofficial, official master of ceremonies? Anyway, it was great to see everyone again. Also last but not least, our own Man Behind the Curtain, Mr Root Admin. Thanks John! Without your vision for the HOC, and selfless dedication to keeping the site up and running on a daily basis, and all of the joys and sorrows that accompany it, none of the festivities of the last nine years would have happened! I'm still in shock at having Ren draw my name as the winner of this year's Grand Prize. I had a long drive home last night and had a chance to snap a couple of photos before it got dark. This is a 2016 Heritage H-555 in trans black burst, chrome hardware, ebony fret board, block inlays, oversize bound headstock..whew I need to take a breath, five piece highly flamed maple neck, SD59s. This definitely a uniquely appointed 555. Heritage certainly doesn't have to put up with our lot every year and they certainly don't have to donate anything like this to the cause as it were. I must say, this may be the most nicely appointed guitar that Heritage has been kind enough to donate to the HOC festivities. I had been kicking around ideas for my next build for the last couple of months. What I knew for certain is that is would be a 535 with a five piece neck with an ebony fret board. Well this baby certainly fit the bill! Arnie told me the neck was originally intended for a custom Roy Clark model, but he didn't install the correct inlay and binding, so he had to put this one aside and make a new one. When Heritage was discussing the PSP build he suggested using the Roy Clark neck on the build. Here a few quick shots before I leave for a four day camping trip with my ten year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That's a beautiful 555. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesNotHere Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 To paraphrase Wayne and Garth, I am not worthy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Dave, that trans black burst is REALLY great looking. I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute you cradle, caress, and wail on it! Congratulations. (Absolutely GREEN with envy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (Absolutely GREEN with envy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conneazoo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sweet!!! Congratulations! Play it in good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboyjo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 The back of that neck is just amazing! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Hey, that's awesome! Congratulations, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Three quick things.... 1. It couldn't have happened to a better guy. 2. Dave turned white as a sheet and I thought he was going to pass out. He was truly in shock and sincerely grateful. 3. As good as those pictures are, the guitar looks LITERALLY a million times better in person. It is just drop dead gorgeous!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Looks great in the photo as well. Must be kind of happy Dave was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Love it. A Fab Ghost 555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 What a unique guitar. Hard to describe the feeling, isn't it? Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 What a great contribution from the Heritage owners!! Now that's how to start a new era! That's a top shelf custom build, presented to a top shelf HOC'er, from a top shelf company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Wow. Beautiful. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtwibs Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Love the neck and the grain in the finish on the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It's wonderful to see that prime example go to a contributing and member in good standing! Congrats DavesNotHere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Absolutely fabulous guitar! Truly stunning! Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhoadsScholar Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Way to go Dave. Love that guitar/finish. Congrads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congrats Dave. Wish I could of been there to witness it all. It is a work of art. I love the back of the headstock so you can see the wood grain. A nice touch of extra class there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Congrats! 535s are great guitars. You will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 that is fantastic!! Beautiful. I probably wouldve shed a tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcpeterson Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 That is a drop dead gorgeous guitar. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 That is absolutely beautiful, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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