brentrocks Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I took a chance on another EBAY find...a 1988 H 170 custom order. I knew going into it that it had a minor headstock repair, but the original owner said that it was repaired at Heritage (eventhough he had no proof to back it up)it looked like a good repair, so i gave it a shot. The price was definately right. The first sign that told me it was a custom order was the ebony fretboard, coupled with the bound/inlayed headstock and the chrome covered Schallers....this one was way off the beaten path for a stock H 170 from that era. As i began to tear the guitar down for a string change and cleanng, i noticed that the neck had a monster bow...probably because it was set up for slide, because it was nowhere near playable any other way. 2 complete turns on the truss rod brought it back to a reasonable action. The headstock repair apperars to be a minor repaired crack, not a clean break. Very well done, and apperars to be solid! Steel wool on the fretboard and frets, some lemon oil, guitar polish and a new set of DiAdarrio 10s....it was ready to ROCK!!!! I love the older Schaller pups...they are hotter, but still give you great clean tones!!! Good for ROCK! Some new decor for my guitar room.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 That's a cute rascal with a very nice cap on it. There's not much that 170 can't handle. I like the size, the weight and the high fret access. You did very very well, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Very nice snag, Brentley. I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too. Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Yet another fantastic snag by the master of snagging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Snaggle Puss! Great snag! Nice top on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 The top , neck , headstock... even the back is cool on that one. A bargain on a cool older Heritage... I like that. Very Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 That top is on fire. Nice one Brent. You could open up a dealership! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Nice clean bookmatch.... Just dont look at the heel and play the neck with gloves on and fingers cut off... LOL I am just being a Richard... Dont take me serious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 That's Sweet Brent!! Love the flame on the top!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Very nice snag, Brentley. I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too. Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well...... The trick is to use your small children's worn out socks, they don't look sloppy by extending out from the stand like adult socks do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Brent, yet another really cool, old school Heritage saved by you. A little sanding and refin on that neck wouldn't hurt. And it'd be like new. Nice color, too. A bit browner than we're seeing now on ASB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans? that is my newly decorated guitar room with RED LED lights and new guitar lamp with Red bulb...so i can tun off the flouesent and eliminate the hummmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Brent, yet another really cool, old school Heritage saved by you. A little sanding and refin on that neck wouldn't hurt. And it'd be like new. Nice color, too. A bit browner than we're seeing now on ASB? i have thought about taking it to Pete for a refin on the back of the neck, since it is just natural (no stain) with a black stinger, it should be an easy fix..but it will prob cost near $100, so i dont know if i will do it right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 The trick is to use your small children's worn out socks, they don't look sloppy by extending out from the stand like adult socks do! that is a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 by the way, was the last picture taken in New Orleans? More like Holland. Looks very ominous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Very nice snag, Brentley. I notice you are a fan of the 'Sox R Us' non-reactive guitar stands too. Here's mine......but it has the optional upper-level neckrest protective slip-on fabric as well...... C'mon, Lyle. Fretrest 100E. Guaranteed non-reactive on Nitro finishes. Been using them for years. And, you get to wear your socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 C'mon, Lyle. Fretrest 100E. Guaranteed non-reactive on Nitro finishes. Been using them for years. And, you get to wear your socks. I've never used that. I'd worry that someone would knock the guitar off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I've never used that. I'd worry that someone would knock the guitar off. Nope. Never happens/happened. It's a lot more secure than you might imagine. And it's very portable. Another plus is that its all one piece. No chance of loosing parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Nice, Brent - has the original pointy cutaways. The neck repair shouldn't be a big deal if you can get it set up the way you want. Probably is a really nice slide guitar, tho - put an open E on it and crank a little Fillmore to jam out with. You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace btw - how do you get the pics aligned like for your signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Ultimate Support has it all figured out. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GS1000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Gotta love those 170s Brent, nice one. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace Donations accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 Nice, Brent - has the original pointy cutaways. The neck repair shouldn't be a big deal if you can get it set up the way you want. Probably is a really nice slide guitar, tho - put an open E on it and crank a little Fillmore to jam out with. You boys from K'Zoo look like you're in a race for the most Heritages. MartyG, you're down 3 now - gotta pick up the pace btw - how do you get the pics aligned like for your signature? Thanks Randy!!! i love the pointy cutaways too!! what i do is make one pic in eack of my photobucket folders "tiny" and add them to my sig....did you notice i lined all mine up by build date??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNameBand Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Thanks Randy!!! i love the pointy cutaways too!! what i do is make one pic in eack of my photobucket folders "tiny" and add them to my sig....did you notice i lined all mine up by build date??? You photobucket Guys have all together. Looks great in your signature. I will need to acquire a few more Heritages before I need to learn to use Photobucket. Its a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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