[The Amps I Use In My Studio On Some New Racks.]

Looks great.  Like the guitar rack too.  That's really cool.  Very tidy place indeed.

[535 - what pickups?]

I had Seth Lovers originally in mine.

I went to a rather unorthodox set of pickups, Railhammer Hypervintage Bridge and Nuevo90 in the neck.

Since I play more heavier stuff, I can't use unpotted pickups and the owner of Railhammer gave me the artist package deal on them.  (I'm not a Railhammer endorsed artist, he's just a cool guy to work with)

[Unique Finishes on Older Models]

1 hour ago, mars_hall said:

Rose Natural has a pinkish cast to it.  I have a H157 I bought from golferwave in that finish.  

 

Curious why I never saw that color listed in the old color options.  Or am I just becoming forgetful?  

[Unique Finishes on Older Models]

Saw a thread of FB today asking who has H140’s.

One gentlemen posted a triple humbucker H140 in Rose Natural.  

My first thought was a refinish after the triple pickup install or it’s Antique Natural.

But no, the cover says Rose Nat.

Any other unique finish names out there?

 

 

[H-530 Pickguard. Can't decide.]

2 hours ago, Blacker80 said:

I'm going with off! ?

 

What a stunner!

[H-530 Pickguard. Can't decide.]

Unfortunately, only the older models got the wood guards.  While my 535 has an official Heritage pickguard, it needs a better suited.  My binding is cream, but the pickguard is black and white, not cream.  

[H-530 Pickguard. Can't decide.]

I made the decision to add a pickguard to my 535 last year after going six years without one.  But when my 535 was build, Heritage went away from the wooden pickguards and were using a single-ply ugly black pickguard that resembled but was nothing like the original style.

Heritage since changed the design completely, updated their hardware, and moved to a 5 ply B-W-B-W-B pickguard.  While I love it, I don't like there wasn't a Black & Cream option or gold hardware.  I may look into a different company for the right materials that match my guitar.  Hardware isn't as noticeable as the pickguard.

[H-530 Pickguard. Can't decide.]

It looks right with a pickguard.  I'd add it.

[H-535 Custom Core?]

IT’s plausible they might, but I suspect the production of the custom cores are probably taking up all the capacity of the custom shop.  Might explain why the bespoke program isn’t really available.

[Special Invitation To New Members]

11 minutes ago, BillyC said:

New to the forum. I have had my H 150 for several years now it seems to be an 03 or 04  and it is one of my favorites of many favorites. I would post pix but size is to big will have to figure that out. I love guitar pictures.

I upload using my iphone, when selecting the photos, there is an option to reduce the size.  I usually select Medium and it fills the page without exceeding the file size limit.

[Special Invitation To New Members]

23 hours ago, Rob2020 said:

Hello, my name is Rob, and if UPS comes through than later today I will be the owner of a new H-530 which I have bought from CME at a great price.  I'll post the details of the guitar under a NGD thread.

This will be my first Heritage.  My other guitars currently are a Tele, a Jazzmaster, and a Martin HJ-38 Stefan Grossman.  I play the electrics through a Victoria Ivy League and the usual pedals. 

I'm an enthusiastic hobbyist.  This summer, as a positive result of working at home during the Covid lockdown, I've started jamming with some other old (late 50s to early 80s, and I'm 61) guys weekly in one of my neighbor's front yard.  For the past 10 or so years I've also been playing rhythm guitar in contra dance pickup bands in Philly and Princeton, NJ.

A couple of years ago I took some lessons from an instructor who had a 535; other than that all I know about Heritage is what I've read on the Internet.

I've been to the Martin factory twice -- perhaps someday I'll have a chance to go to Kalamazoo.

Best to all.

 

Welcome to the Collective!  Can't wait to see the pictures!

[Special Invitation To New Members]

On 10/13/2020 at 2:22 PM, jpbenz said:

New to the Heritage family.  Been interested in a while but hadn't seen any in real life.  Dealer in town got a few in and thought they were nice.  I opted for an Artisan Aged H-150.  Wow.  Very cool.  Excellent build quality, sound and playability.  I would prefer a hair fatter neck, but not a show stopper.  Here is the latest addition to the family.

Congratulations!  Looks fantastic!

[Special Invitation To New Members]

hello all, new to the club. I have a spruce top H-150 OSB. Beautiful guitar, came stock with throbak SLE-101 pick ups that sound glorious.

 

 

 

Wow! Spruce top! Never see those! Beautiful and Welcome to the Collective!

[Special Invitation To New Members]

I've seen that done on here a few years ago, wonder if its the same guitar???

[Special Invitation To New Members]

If you coming out to Chicago, try to make a quick pitstop in Kalamazoo. Just a couple hours away!

[Special Invitation To New Members]

Mmmmmm IPA's....

 

Welcome Dave!

 

 

You know, I don't think we've ever toasted one! Next time we jam after work, we'll have to stop off afterwards for a cold frosty mug!