GrandpaLarry Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 As I played my new Heritage H157 I noticed the high E string had a tendency to slip off the edge of the fretboard. I'd hoped that adjusting the string spacing would solve the problem. My local music store and Heritage dealer is owned by a good friend of mine, Kevin, and his son, Justin. Justin does excellent setups, and I took my black beauty in yesterday to have Justin work his magic on it. It turns out, though that my problem with the E string derives from a poorly cut nut. He'll need to cut a new one. Has anyone else had this problem with a Heritage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg32 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 It seems like that is a recurring problem that gets discussed from time to time. I have been happy with mine, but I did have a new nut put on one of them. Thankfully it is an easy problem to correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 As pegleg32 said common problem. I replace two of mine. The other two were ordered with bone nuts which were cut much better and only needed a little attention. Cost $30 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbetts41 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yes, my 2007 h-150 had the same problem. New nut installed. while minor it is annoying for a "handmade guitar" to have that sort of detail overlooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strings Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 happened to me on a new G&L asat, sent it back. you'd think someone's lookin' at these things before they leave the factory, so it doesn't become a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 My '85 H-140 I bought earlier this year appeared to have a replacement nut. I have a feeling it was an amateuer job since the nut was so sharp on the corners, it actually cut into my hand/fingers. From what I've heard, most time the nut isn't done perfectly because they expect the dealers to finish the nut properly after the delivery for its final set up. While its a real shame that a guitar of this caliber requires a nut finish or replacement, the guitar itself is still a fine instrument.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Maybe I'm lucky...(or ignorant)..(or both) but all 3 of the Heritages I've owned have been fine... Especially my 535, and I bend the snot out of it on our blues numbers...As always YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I've played a few others and they did seem fine to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 happened to me on a new G&L asat, sent it back. you'd think someone's lookin' at these things before they leave the factory, so it doesn't become a problem? I had a G&L Legacy, and two ASATS and all 3 had that annoyance. I sold them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I had a G&L Legacy, and two ASATS and all 3 had that annoyance. I sold them all. Having the nut fixed is cheaper than shipping costs... A bone nut at the guy around the corner installed is $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My 157 had the same problem, I kind of got around it by using the side adjustment feature of the Schaller roller bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My 157 had the same problem, I kind of got around it by using the side adjustment feature of the Schaller roller bridge. I didn't realize the Schaller bridge could do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I didn't realize the Schaller bridge could do that. Yeah, the saddles spin to move them left or right. If you aren't paying attention, you can inadvertently move them when changing strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yeah, the saddles spin to move them left or right. If you aren't paying attention, you can inadvertently move them when changing strings. Not to mention the thumb screws for the height... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 My 157 had the issue. Moving the roller bridge would only help the upper register. In the end, you have to get the nut corrected. My 140, 535 and Milli don't have the problem. I've always wondered if Heritage bought preslotted nuts. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushover Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 So I just had to repair the nut on my milli-DC. The repair dude said the previous nut had been poorly cut initially and then repaired to make it work. I obviously can't say for sure, but the indications are that it was the original nut from the factory. None the less, it's an easy, relatively inexpensive repair, and the guitar is sooo worth it in soo many respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 So I just had to repair the nut on my milli-DC. The repair dude said the previous nut had been poorly cut initially and then repaired to make it work. I obviously can't say for sure, but the indications are that it was the original nut from the factory. None the less, it's an easy, relatively inexpensive repair, and the guitar is sooo worth it in soo many respects. I guess its these little transgressions with Heritage we are willing to overlook.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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