vbf Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks to Steve (thank you, sir!) I am the proud new owner of a 1988 Heritage H 150. It arrived safe and sounding good this morning. The weight, neck, and playability are all terrific. Plus the guitar is in really good shape for being 23 years old. I started a thread earlier in the week asking guys about Schaller pickups and they are as described. I especially like the bridge pickup so far as it sounds good clean and with some dirt thrown in. Thanks again, Steve! It was great doing business with you and I appreciate the smooth transaction. Here are some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That is stunning!! Is it OSB (Old Style Burst)? Even the back of the guitar has unbelievable grain swirls. I notice too that the cutaway horn is just like the LP before Heritage made the slight change to avoid lawsuits from big G. Enjoy it!! Your second 150 now right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 That is stunning!! Is it OSB (Old Style Burst)? Even the back of the guitar has unbelievable grain swirls. I notice too that the cutaway horn is just like the LP before Heritage made the slight change to avoid lawsuits from big G. Enjoy it!! Your second 150 now right? Thanks, Slammer. I think it's OSB but defer to others who know Heritage's much better than I. I'm still a newb when it comes to Heritages but already a big fan. The body is one serious hunk of mahogany! And this is my second 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 love the burst on that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASguy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Beautiful guitar with a stunning top. Love it, congratulations! Nice figure in the mahogany back and stunning and unusual figure in the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 +1 on the finish comments. And a stinger. Very nice piece of history there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've seen / played this one when Steve had it.. it's ASB. I thought that Schallers had a nice tone in this one, none of mine have those in them. (but I have a set that came with my 140 that I may end up using somewhere) I liked this one alot, nice top and the Gibby cut is cool. Plays and sounds like a 150 should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 beautiful she is! well done on both sides of the transaction. Welcome. I am sure she plays plenty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 A beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Anyone have a pic of a the Gibby cut Heritages next to a modern one? I'd like to see the difference in the cutaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's an H150 Special, isn't it? Dots on an otherwise classic H150. Beautiful top and back. Sure didn't take you long to feed the bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's an H150 Special, isn't it? Dots on an otherwise classic H150. Beautiful top and back. Sure didn't take you long to feed the bug. If I remember correctly , the label just says H-150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's an H150 Special, isn't it? Dots on an otherwise classic H150. Beautiful top and back. Sure didn't take you long to feed the bug. I honestly don't know if it's a special. The fretboard is not bound if that means anything. Thanks a lot...and no, it didn't take long at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I honestly don't know if it's a special. The fretboard is not bound if that means anything. Thanks a lot...and no, it didn't take long at all. Pull the control cavity cover. The info should be on the back of the plate. And once again, Wow!! She's a beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Pull the control cavity cover. The info should be on the back of the plate. And once again, Wow!! She's a beaut. There is a round Heritage sticker that indicates H 150 CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've seen / played this one when Steve had it.. it's ASB. I thought that Schallers had a nice tone in this one, none of mine have those in them. (but I have a set that came with my 140 that I may end up using somewhere) I liked this one alot, nice top and the Gibby cut is cool. Plays and sounds like a 150 should. Only one way to tell for sure Fred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexirocker 68 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 nice guitar If you ever want to sell it give me a heads up!! plexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Beautiful I love that colour - just a fantastic looking guitar! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks again, guys!! I feel very blessed to have it. I've been experimenting with various amps and pedals this afternoon and it certainly stands on its own. The guitar sounds fantastic through an EL34 amp with lots of gain. The bridge pickup is much more sensitive to slight changes in amp EQ than any of my other guitars. The neck pickup sounds really good clean with some reverb, delay, and chorus. I can see where the pickups get the reputation for being muddy, although that's easily dialed out by adjusting the amps treble. mids, and bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Some pics of that I took, a short while ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbf Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hey, that looks familiar. Thanks for posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 That is a superb guitar! and just the color you were looking for. Congrats and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Great looking 150! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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