paul144 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL506/2292445/19281588/310068066.jpg[/img] Just got this last week! I see lots of G owners complain about the Heritage headstock...strap on a Heritage 150, then see if there's any difference in the headstock from a Gibson from your playing view angle. If thats their only complaint, then great, buy your overpriced wood and save these for us!!! This '02 gold top with HRW pickups sounds amazing. These are incredible values especially if you find a nice pre owned one, which I did... Mine is 9.375 lbs, and you can balance it on your knee with no hands, great weight distribution. Thanks to Pete (Cryoman) for the free pickguard! http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL506/2292445/19281588/310068072.jpg[/img] http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL506/2292445/19281588/310068073.jpg[/img] And the headstock is way classier than a Hamer...those remind me of rowboat oars. http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL506/2292445/19281588/310068074.jpg[/img] and the cutaway...is it really different from a Gibson? http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL506/2292445/19281588/310068069.jpg[/img] bottom line, whatever makes you happy! I did have a '57 RI, and this smokes it in finish, tone & playability, not to mention I paid $800 more for the Gibson and that was 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Very nice Goldtop!! Enjoy the guitar AND the money you saved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmikdebriis Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Welcome... Hang around a while, we're a friendly bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Beautiful guitar, Paul! Thanks for the pics. I have an goldtop LP and a 150 - the cuts are slightly different w/the LP 'longer and slightly sharper' (I've got a pic of some gear posted in another post here where you can see the shape delta some). Not a big deal, to me. I've also read some negative comments around the H headstock, but I really like it. Not only do I like it's tapered shape, which I think is a nice aesthetic, but it's design reduces the angle of the string from nut to pole which would (to me) seem to make engineering sense. Congrats on the nice 150! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 What a wonderful 150 you have there. You need to get a HRW toggle cap ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPSlinger Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Congrats from a fellow H150 goldtop owner, NICE! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Welcome! I kind of like the Heritage headstocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The elongated headstock adds to the sustain, as well. Paul, welcome to the club! Nice GT150 you got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 That's a sharp looking guitar you have there. I like the headstock design too. I think it looks good and is more efficient than a Gibson's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul144 Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 thanks all...really liking my 150. Some sweet tones come pouring out of this axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 thanks all...really liking my 150. Some sweet tones come pouring out of this axe! i bet...i love my 150 as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 And the headstock is way classier than a Hamer...those remind me of rowboat oars. I own two Hamers and I couldn't describe the headstock if I had to right now. OK, I just went and looked at my online gallery (hey, the guitars are in cases!). The Hamer headstock really isn't that much different than a Heritage headstock. Maybe more "full." bottom line, whatever makes you happy! +1 karma for possessing common sense! Welcome to the Club! I did have a '57 RI, and this smokes it in finish, tone & playability, not to mention I paid $800 more for the Gibson and that was 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgen-Denmark Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wellcome to the club, paul144 - thanks for the pictures, lovely goldtop, you got there. I own two Hamers and I couldn't describe the headstock if I had to right now. OK, I just went and looked at my online gallery (hey, the guitars are in cases!). The Hamer headstock really isn't that much different than a Heritage headstock. Maybe more "full." Agreed, the Hamer headstock is not that far from the Heritage. But then again, looking at my piano black Hamer hanging on the wall - and I get the picture, all though I think this guitar has one of the most well thought designs. 8) I've seen, that some do not like the Heritage's headstock - I think it's one of the most stylish and classic headstock I've ever seen, nicely shown at the pictures in your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Mighty fine goldtop, and artfully photographed! Nicely done, and welcome to the fold! But be forewarned: posting here may become addictive...not to mention contracting....GAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nice !!!! Beautiful finish and I'm sure it looks even better than the pics. I too like the headstock Heritage uses. All diehard Gilson fans will dis the small headstock design but if you ask the same crowd which Fender headstock they prefer, it's always the smaller one !! I guess it's all in the name of tradition. Hey if it's tradition you want to pay more for, well then go ahead !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul144 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 thanks again everyone. Hey, Fender fans all hate the G&L headstock, and they make great guitars too. Their loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erplander Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Love the goldtop! Congrats. I gotta get me one of those. ;D The headstock never bothered me. I figure the haters latch onto it because it's the one aspect of a Heritage that differs from a Gibson at a glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hi Paul ... Nice guitar and nice pics too, the pickguard looks good with the goldtop finish. As others have mentioned posting around the HOC often leads to chronic GAS. I've got three in less than six months, others are up to six :o in half that time, (you know who you are ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmikdebriis Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I've got three in less than six months, others are up to six :o in half that time, (you know who you are ). It's not six... Well not quite... I'm still waiting for some to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Fender fans all hate the G&L headstock, and they make great guitars too I actually prefer the G&L headstocks over the F&^$er ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb27 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 thanks again everyone. Hey, Fender fans all hate the G&L headstock, and they make great guitars too. Their loss! +1 on that ... probably why I've got a Heritage and a G&L ... 8) btw, that is a nice lookin' gold-top ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgen-Denmark Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I actually prefer the G&L headstocks over the F&^$er ones. Actually the Music Man headstock has more appeal to me - simpler and nicer curves... But it's just a matter of flavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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