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4 hours ago, big bob said:
If you say so?
It would seem, to those paying even casual attention, that I did. Yes. You may refer to the first post in the thread if you're unsure.
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Just opened the e-mail and watched the YouTube demo videos of the Custom Core 575's. The sunburst is one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever laid eyes on! Color's perfect, and the tortoise shell pick guard and matching truss rod cover complement it perfectly. A very vintage vibe piece! Well done, boys and girls!!
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On 4/3/2024 at 3:14 AM, High Flying Bird said:
Both of these are Almond sunburst.
Bird...I always thought that one was a Chestnut Burst, a fairly rare but stunning Heritage color.
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The color depends on who's mixing and shooting, and how that chemistry takes to the individual piece of wood. Back in the day, finishes could be all over the place. My money's on ALSB.
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It's like a 576, one of which I had - a great guitar - but without the 576 block inlays, bound F-holes, multi-ply body binding, and bound headstock.
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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!
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My Super Eagle and a stop-tail 150 built for the late Sam Moss, who introduced me to Heritage guitars almost twenty years ago. I think Guy still has that 150...maybe?
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So many iterations of "Thanks!" for your curation of the site, John! I doubt most of us have the first clue regarding what you've invested in the HOC playground for all of us to mess up the sandbox, go down the slide backwards, skin our knees, and swear at the other kids for not getting off of the good swings. You have our sincerest gratitude!
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As the swallows' return to Capistrano...The Centurion returns to the forum. Good to hear from you, Fred!
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On 1/2/2024 at 2:43 AM, rockabilly69 said:
Me either, the professor positively gushes about The Core
Yes...but the right tool for the job, and if anybody understands that, you do, Daniel! I do love that Core!! But for an all-around-get-it-done Swiss Army Knife guitar, it's the 535.
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If I had to make a living with just one of my guitars, the 535 would be the rainmaker, no doubt. Probably gigged more with that one than any other.
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21 hours ago, davesultra said:
Totally normal, especially with a nitrocellulose finish.
18 hours ago, TalismanRich said:MG is right on the money. If there was no binding, the guitar would probably be exhibiting some fret sprout which happens with the wood dries out and shrinks.
On 12/25/2023 at 12:12 PM, MartyGrass said:That's very common. With temperature and humidity changes, metal responds differently than wood.
All of the above, of course. And if you'll notice, the crack is right where the tang is for each fret. That would make perfect sense regarding both Marty's and Rich's observations.
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Another point relating to your question is that Heritage is a relatively small shop, not turning out large numbers of guitars. Therefore, they don't sell in quantity. They are great guitars (I've owned six, still own four), but there hasn't been much demand for the brand in the broad marketplace. There isn't much reason to counterfeit a Heritage, particularly a left handed model, because the brand is largely unknown and demand is low. Counterfeiting something like a Strat or a Gibson R9, even poorly, makes a lot more sense. There are many very knowledgeable people on this forum, skydog52 among them. You'll receive very good counsel here!
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Indeed! Season's greetings, and best to everyone in the coming year!
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On 12/16/2023 at 12:50 PM, rockabilly69 said:
Thanks, sometimes all this guitar business gets a little stuffy with the vintage correctness and all, I wanted this to be a fun guitar
And it is killing at the band practices!!!
On 12/16/2023 at 12:55 PM, Gitfiddler said:Spoken like a man who truly understands the purpose of an electric guitar.
Bingo! Figures that these comments would come from two of my favorite HOC sages!
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Man, nice! I can identify with your choices. Love the Supros! Used a 1624T Dual-Tone for a time in my last band. Loved it! Took pedals like a champ. Great tone. Recorded really well. And had a chance to abuse an Orange AD 30 in the studio a few times. Fab noisemakers, all!
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5 hours ago, TalismanRich said:
Do you have a reputable local music store? They should be able to give you a valid appraisal. I would be hesitant to use someplace like Guitar Center, or a pawn shop. You might also contact a dealer who sells Heritage, like Chicago Music Exchange or Daves. They should have a better idea about special models like the 20th Anniv and the 357. You don't want trade in value, you want replacement value. Some shops might look at unusual guitars and price them as standard instruments. Pull out a picture of a Knaggs, and he says "looks like a Strat.... $1500" when replacing it might be 4 or 5 thousand.
Having a significant investment in guitars means it's prudent to have a rider, spelling out exactly what instruments you have, including model serial numbers and pictures. A standard homeowners policy probably will have a limit of a few thousand dollars. Having a dozen guitars which are worth $2-3000 a pop means it could be a significant loss. With the way guitar prices have risen in the past 5 years, that guitar you picked up for $1000 might take twice that to replace today.
This...!
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Many thanks for looking after what is turning into a second (or more?) career, John! Just a few more years and a cushy retirement may be on the horizon. No idea how you do that voodoo that you do so well here, but I'd be willing to spring for the goat the next time you need to make the site whole....
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Yep! Saw this Saturday about five minutes after Tim Pierce posted it. I was floored, but not so surprised. Wanted to post it immediately but with the HOC site in absentia.... This is a must-watch for us. And as the owner of a Custom Core...well, I'm no Tim Pierce.
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Date it with pot codes...?
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bethster, it goes without saying (except for the fact you know no one here), but I'll say it anyway. The advice on this thread is from people who know what they're talking about. That's a lovely 575 (and the HRW pickups [the two magnetic microphones under the strings] are a bit of a unicorn around this forum)!
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On 10/30/2023 at 7:48 PM, TalismanRich said:
I remember them saying that the CC guitars have a different carve than the standard line (if memory serves me). I don't know if it's a deeper carve or not. Maybe one of you folks with both types can compare and comment.
You're right, Rich. I recall Edwin Wilson saying that the CC tops were spec'd to the carve of a particular Burst he liked. I've compared my CC to my '06 25th Anniversary, and the CC's top carve is much shallower! To keep the break angle at the back of the bridge right on the CC, my tailpiece is not nearly buried. The flat flange on the bottom of the tailpiece stud is 1/8" off the top. Seems counterintuitive though. That's with the original hardware.
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5 hours ago, rockabilly69 said:
He and I are both so OCD....
It's why we love both of you! And I'd always thought that the top and the color of that 535 were the most stunning I've ever seen on any guitar!
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Incoming used 1988 H-170
in Heritage Guitars
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Yes, you should have moved it on...to me. I'll never forget that one! That guitar had my number!