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I have used TIs in 14s at times. Here's one of their two sets. https://shop.thomastik-infeld.com/product-category/guitar/jazz-guitar/george-benson-jazz-guitar/product/george-benson-jazz-guitar-gb114/?_gl=1*x4crvl*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoGybneEuaGoJHyoNpbb8kTGWTwcGe3M7Kgikc6L2t0cJlNqalXoTrMaAjbGEALw_wcB I even tried 15s. Here is what I found. Acoustically, the guitar is loud. The neck has to be straight and the action low to be playable, at least until you build up big callouses and more strength. It's hard to comment on the tone. My bias is that it is richer, but that may be my subconscious trying to justify the work and pain! I've learned whatever everyone else already knew: use comfortable strings and your pickup. Perfect.

I was told that when Heritage used to make Archtops, they only tap-tuned the one with floating pickups.... so maybe these are tap-tuned. Personally, I prefer the tone of humbucker archtops. Vince Lewis told me to my face that floating pickup archtops are fine for "solo jazz", but he said if you are going to be playing with other instruments/musicians then floater archtops are near impossible to use. He said the feedback is awful on floater archtops when you play with a band, their volume is too low, and they won't cut through a mix for solos. I respect Vince's opinions.

Every Heritage that I have owned (over 12 of them) I replaced with Faber locking ABR1 bridge and locking stoptail. On Faber's website, it says, "Bridges for Heritage guitars".

Heya all. so after a lot of faithful service, I am in need of replacing the old Schaller tail and bridge pieces on my late 80s 535 and my 98 H150. The roller bridge on the H150 is subsiding back and this is the perfect excuse to finally get it removed and replaced with a proper ABR1. Has anyone done this and know what parts fit with out having to get holes re drilled?

And never once have you regretted it! I'm with you all the way! The best and most simplest option. I think Heritage should just ship there guitars with FABER hardware.

Be aware that Faber website also says that Heritage tended to do different things sometimes, and to measure what you have in hand first. Some of their recommendations were not exact right for what i had in hand.

I now started to appreciate the abrn faber bridge installed on my H150 .... !!

Thank you, both have done a LOT of work all over on tours with me. The 535 in particular is an incredible guitar! Feels like a vintage instrument

Oh yeah, the catering gigs just come pouring in after that!