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    Gigging with my H575 Custom

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted

    5 hours ago, bobmeyrick said:

    I had a look at Michael Oletta's website and I like his comment, "The Jazz images I treasure are not just a "documentation" of the Jazz Artist. The image should reflect the music, mood and the moment." Exactly this. Nearly thirty years ago the tutor on a photography course I was attending said that you take good images of subjects you're passionate about. I also see that he plays bass - I know a few jazz photographers who are also musicians...

    Mike was in my last band.  Terrific player/collaborator.  And a wonderful guy.

    Smokin' H-535

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted

    7 hours ago, PunkKitty said:

    I didn't have to replace the case.

     

    2 hours ago, LonelyLefty said:

    Hoping to not have to as well. I like the older style of case and this one is great condition minus the smell of course. Being in the sun has aleviated the smell from the outside of the case now working on the interior.

    that would be excellent.  Nice to have that original case.  On mine- I had to do it.  There was no hope for the case and no matter what I did to the guitar it wouldn’t matter if I was just putting it back into the  ‘ashtray’.  It was bad.

    Gigging with my H575 Custom

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted

    On 4/29/2024 at 7:06 AM, bolero said:

    Great photos! Nice 575, and that looks like a nice chill gig. What tunes did you play?

    Set One
     
    Corcovado
    Days of Wine and Roses
    Lawns
    Someday My Prince Will Come
    Song for My Father
    God Bless the Child
    Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers
    Girl From Ipanema
     
    Set Two
     
    Georgia on My Mind
    All Blues
    Black Orpheus
    This Masquerade
    Lucky Southern
    How Insensitive
    Footprints
    St. Thomas
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    Smokin' H-535

    in Heritage Guitars

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    12 minutes ago, PunkKitty said:

    Home Depot sells small bags of activated charcoal. Leave a few of the bags in the case. The bags won't harm the guitar. Baking soda also absorbs odors. Sprinkle baking soda in the case and let it sit for a few days. Vacuum and repeat. As for the guitar, let it sit out in the open on a stand or hang on the wall. The smell will clear up in a few weeks. I one bought a Millennium with a bad smoke problem. These are the tactics I used. 

    PK’s solution worked for me too, over time.  I also replaced  the case.  Made a big difference.  Otherwise the case is just “reinfecting” the guitar.  

    So- new case, fresh air, multiple surface cleanings (with nitro safe cleaner and appropriate fretboard cleaner of course) and bags of activited charcoal in the case when storing the guitar… Time heals with these steps. 

    Gigging with my H575 Custom

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted · Edited by tsp17

    Here are some shots of my band and me playing a gig last night.  A friend of mine is a professional photographer who has photographed many jazz legends up close in performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival and (and many other venues)  for decades .  https://michaeloletta.com/.    He’s a real pro and can make even an amateur like me look like a real musician.  I had no idea he was photographing.  Consummate professional.  

    The guitar is way more photogenic than me…

     

     

    olettajazz Tad e3.jpeg

    olettajazz Tad e6.jpeg

    olettajazz Tad e1.jpeg

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    Duncan ‘59

    in Amplification and Effects

    Posted

    In my H575 they sound as good as anything I’ve ever played.  

    On 9/5/2023 at 6:08 PM, Gitfiddler said:

    Part of the sweetness you are hearing is the wood of your H575.  Good pickups should amplify, not color the sound of a well built guitar. 

    Archtops made of carved/solid wood should have a nice sounding natural acoustic sound.  That natural sound should be amplified through pickups (and obviously your amp of choice). 

    I experienced that with my former Sweet 16.  Unfortunately its acoustic sound left a bit to be desired, so I went on a pickup adventure, trying out 3 different p'ups (Schaller, Gibson 57 classic and finally a custom wound Kent Armstrong 12 pole.  Each pickup improved the sound...a little!  The best was the KA 12 pole paf.  In the end I sold the guitar and later picked up two H575's.  Both of them sound amazing, no matter what pickup I put in them (Schaller, HRW, Seth Lover, etc.)  I attribute the guitar's construction as the primary reason for the basic tonal sweetness.  Each pickup contributed to the lows, highs and midrange...a little.  My 575's sound great with or without an amp!  I guess that's why I own two of the same archtop.  Heritage archtops are hand made, so each has its own personality, feel and sound. 

    Bottom line, you got a good one!!  ?

    Yes, I did!

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    Heritage David Paul Model

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted · Edited by tsp17

     Very cool artist model!  I have an H-550 ‘Custom’ and love it.   Not a signature model, but definitely my go to gigging instrument if I think we’re going to get loud.  It will occasionally feedback but only in limited circumstances.

    Quick Clip of My Band Closing a Show (H550)

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    Posted

    16 hours ago, yoslate said:

    All Blues, one of my favorite tunes to run around on!  A few of us did it a couple of times at PSP's.  And I get a night out, but I wish audiences could be a bit more attentive.  550 sounds (and looks) really nice!  Thanks for posting, Tad!

    Thanks pal.  Yes, folks are chatty, it is that kind of place.   but at least they are there.  To keep them tracking with us I try to sprinkle in a little banter, some “name that tune” or “what movie is this from?”  Sometimes it works, mostly not though. 

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    Quick Clip of My Band Closing a Show (H550)

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted · Edited by tsp17

    That’s my H550 into a Milkman The Amp 100 which is on the pedal board (out of vision). Vintage Raezer’s Edge Twin 8 cabinet.  

    https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e4Gdtkn0SUUU0HBy9DQ0TP0g

     

    Doesn’t count as a “Heritage Sighting” since it is me, but I haven’t been here at HOC much for a while so I thought I’d post and get back into the fray.  Missed you guys and gals.

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    Duncan ‘59

    in Amplification and Effects

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Gitfiddler said:

    Part of the sweetness you are hearing is the wood of your H575.  Good pickups should amplify, not color the sound of a well built guitar. 

    Archtops made of carved/solid wood should have a nice sounding natural acoustic sound.  That natural sound should be amplified through pickups (and obviously your amp of choice). 

    I experienced that with my former Sweet 16.  Unfortunately its acoustic sound left a bit to be desired, so I went on a pickup adventure, trying out 3 different p'ups (Schaller, Gibson 57 classic and finally a custom wound Kent Armstrong 12 pole.  Each pickup improved the sound...a little!  The best was the KA 12 pole paf.  In the end I sold the guitar and later picked up two H575's.  Both of them sound amazing, no matter what pickup I put in them (Schaller, HRW, Seth Lover, etc.)  I attribute the guitar's construction as the primary reason for the basic tonal sweetness.  Each pickup contributed to the lows, highs and midrange...a little.  My 575's sound great with or without an amp!  I guess that's why I own two of the same archtop.  Heritage archtops are hand made, so each has its own personality, feel and sound. 

    Bottom line, you got a good one!!  ?

    Yep- I think I did.  Thx.  This one looks great, plays very well (neck is just right for me), and sounds great.  Trifecta!

    maybe the easiest player of anything I’ve got.  Really a treat.

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    Duncan ‘59

    in Amplification and Effects

    Posted

    I am now a believer in these pickups as a quality PAF-ish.
     

    I’ve previously found them a little lackluster in other guitars but in my new (to me) 2014 575 they are terrific.

    When I bought this 575 I just assumed I would swap the ‘59s out for Lollars or similar but I don’t think I will,  at least for a while.  In this guitar they are warm, yet responsive and articulate- without being overly bright, etc.  A lot to like about them.

    anyone else?

     

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    Special Invitation To New Members

    in Heritage Guitars

    Posted

    2 hours ago, JustSomeGuy said:

    Hello to everyone, my name is Jim, I recently bought my first Heritage guitar after my LP headstock had a catastrophic break. 

    Welcome Jim!  You'll find a  lot of good folks here.  Congratulations on your new Heritage.  (sorry to hear about your LP catastrophe, but glad you are here now).  What did you get?  

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