brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I picked up an orphan 1988 Chicago Rocker that had never been put together, form a local cat that must have scored it from the factory many years ago. I have been collecting parts for the past couple weeks and finally put it together last night. this is what i started with... AFTER... I still need to get some control plates and a truss rod cover...that why i say its 95% done. I put a SD Distortion in the bridge and a HRW in the neck, CTS 500k pots, .022 NOS PIO caps and grover tuners. I had to order a retro fit Kahler 7200 "killer" trem because of the 55mm post spacing, but it seems to work great so far. Its a project that i really enjoyed and i ended up with a basicly NOS 80s H 140 (except for some notro checking on the body and a few lil dings) with a minimal investment. It was fun to see it come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 The black binding against the red with black hardware looks awesome, I bet she screams too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totonka Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That is some great work and a killer looking axe! I'm sure you had fun working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That turned out great, How does she sound.. Loud I bet. Keep up the good work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halowords Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That is pretty sweet! I've wanted as a guilty pleasure of sorts, a guitar for high-gain w/ a tremolo, and that looks pretty awesome! That's been put on the backburner a bit, but sometime in the distant future I'd still kind of like to have a nice "shredder" of sorts. It seems like it would be a fun project. I'm not huge on red guitars, but this red w/ black binding & hardware is pretty nice. Actually, your trans-red is really pretty as well. Anyway, thanks for sharing. I hope you have fun with it. Let me know when you want to sell it. Nice job, enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That's a superb piece there Mr. Henderson. Great job of putting it together also!! Let us know how it sounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Thanks fellas! It was a lot harder finding the Kahler parts than i thought it would be and a lot more expensive than i imagined. Most of those 80s Kahler parts are no longer made and i had to rely on NOS stuff...i found a guy that works for Kahler and was able to hook me up with everything i needed, for a price If anybody has a toggle cavity plate or a potimeter cavity plate laying around, dont care what color, let me know, i would be willing to buy it from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 If anybody has a toggle cavity plate or a potimeter cavity plate laying around, dont care what color, let me know, i would be willing to buy it from you... and or a truss rod cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 That one is a rocker ! I would bet that you can have some fun with that Kahler set up. It looks great and nice condition, good job getting this one together. A Duncan distortion is interesting and the HRW should make for a good neck pu, I would think. Not too dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Good stuff Brent, congrats on another fine Heritage ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Clippage..... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6163792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 A Chicago what? Was that a model or just a name given to it? Neat guitar, if just for the historic value. You're soldering is coming right along there, Mr. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Right ON, Brent! Very cool, I love the red with black hardware and binding; not overdone, but SCREAMS the 80's, especially with that tremolo. It's neat that you had fun doing it, too, and for little cash. I'd leave the truss rod cover off; adds to the badass-ness (kinda like a Gibson BFG). I'm glad you enjoy soldering; I permanently retired my soldering iron after burning the crap out of my fingers a couple of times moving the tone control on a couple of my strats to the bridge position. OUCH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 sounds great Brent... Keep rock'n .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 A Chicago what? Was that a model or just a name given to it? Neat guitar, if just for the historic value. You're soldering is coming right along there, Mr. H. i saw an AD one time, calling it the chicago rocker...i cant remember though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm glad you enjoy soldering; I permanently retired my soldering iron after burning the crap out of my fingers a couple of times moving the tone control on a couple of my strats to the bridge position. OUCH!! i am really enjoying it man! i was so scared for so long to try it, now i love it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 sounds great Brent... Keep rock'n .. thanks Lance! I was wondering about pairing the HRW with that HOT SD...but i think it worked out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 nice! sometimes I wish I could score a stripped guitar body, and then put what hardware I wanted on it. definitely a great guitar. and DEFINITELY 80's. rock on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Wow, Brent!!! The floyd is not my cup of tea, but GREAT work. I am very impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Nice work BR! I have a TRC for you if you'd still use it. PM your address & I'll toss it in an envelope - the #2 X 1/8" fasteners are for you to find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Nice work BR! I have a TRC for you if you'd still use it. PM your address & I'll toss it in an envelope - the #2 X 1/8" fasteners are for you to find... WOW Brent!! Never seen a Heritage with a locking nut on it..Cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Clippage..... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6163792 Sounds awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Sounds awesome!!! thanks man! well, it is complete now....thanks to skydog52 and Vince down to heritage helping me find the last few parts to make it complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Clippage..... http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6163792 Okay! Some fun clippage there. That guitar really kicks ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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