yoslate Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 One of the negative comments I hear most on other forums is from guys that won't buy a Heritage because, "the headstock is ugly". Really?! You gotta be freakin kidding me? You gotta do better than that, that headstock has history man! It just blows my mind. Alright. That's it! One of us. You're in.... Welcome to the fold, Rick. Post pics of the 150, as soon as you take delivery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rick, If you order your own Heritage 150 new, you can tell them you want the burst more prominant or not. I really never thought of VSB being faded on other Heritages, but maybe their pictures were taken in bad lighting. As far as the headstocks are concerned, two things.... 1) I wish I would have ordered all my Heritages with BOUND headstocks (but off course if you are going for the classic Les Paul standard look, those were not bound) Here is a pic of both my VSB 150s, one on the left has the bound headstock...... Close up of the bound headstock on the 150..... And my other VSB 150 WITHOUT a bound headstock.. 2) I feel the Sperzel Ivoroid Tuning machines look better (and must be ordered from the factory because the holes for the pegs are smaller than other brands) AND 3) IF OTHERS TELL YOU THE HEADSTOCK IS UGLY, I SAY REALLY, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????? Look at this pic of the headstock from my Florintine Golden Eagle, UGLY, REALLY?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? OH, and another thing..... the Mother of Pearl inlay in the headstock saying "The Heritage" (which is on the pic of the bound headstock) is nicer than the silver screen version. But honestly, they all look INCREDIBLE and more importantly,... sound even better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rick, I'll throw another one into the pot for your viewing pleasure. Mine is a 157, with Schaller pickups in Almond Sunburst. Here it is with my H535 (in proper Cherry). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 VSB.. ASB ASB in bright sunlight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 These guys are full of crap. You don't need a 150. You need one of these. Or better yet, both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 VSB.. ASB ASB in bright sunlight... Fred, if that first one looks like something Jimmy, or Pete would be playing. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 These guys are full of crap. You don't need a 150. You need one of these. Or better yet, both! I was wondering when this would start. LOL Nice axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Alright. That's it! One of us. You're in.... Welcome to the fold, Rick. Post pics of the 150, as soon as you take delivery.... I'm home!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Welcome Rick! Here is my VSB Alex Skolnick H 150.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'll pile on ... vsb 150 super deluxe custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Not too fugly IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Chico this is pretty cool info, oddly enough back in the 50's my grandfather (who's guitars you see in my sig) had a local variety show here in Harrisburg, PA called the "Hayloft Ho-Down". Back in the day he had played with national acts like Genie Shepard, Ferlin Husky, and Buck Owens. Ferlin Husky actually offered him a job at one point to go on tour, and like Rem he turned it down to raise his family. I don't think you would hear of anyone turning down that offer now a days, times have changed. Rick, love your photos on your signature-is that an original Bassman I see? What do you have that your Grandfather passed along to you? Good memories too I am sure. Hey, no lack of Heritage Porn on this forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Kuz, Those 150's are it right there, and they may have answered a question I've had about a lot of the VSB guitars I see. Yours are the first that I have seen that look the way I think they should. It seems a lot of pics of the VSB seem washed out so to speak and the burst isn't real prevalent in the pic. Based on yours, and the fact that I'm sure the craftsman at Heritage know how to get consistent results. Your VSB is really what I'm after, to me that is the ideal SC guitar right there. He might even sell you one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Not to be outdone...yet! click to open Heritage ACSB H 535.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Welcome Rick, I think you'll find plenty of 'enablers' here Some of those guitars have made it to this side of the Pond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rick, love your photos on your signature-is that an original Bassman I see? What do you have that your Grandfather passed along to you? Good memories too I am sure. Hey, no lack of Heritage Porn on this forum!! Basically the vintage stuff in my sig is what was passed on to me. The big archtop is an ES300n from 1951, the tweed amp isn't a Bassman, it's actually a 3x10 Bandmaster from 59. My Pap always felt that he had to play a bassman too loud to get what he wanted out of it. WIth the ES300 that amp just plain rocks. The red guitar is a 67 Fender Corodado II, he felt a need to get something a little lighter and went that route, both are great guitars. I consider myself very lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 He might even sell you one!! This thought crossed my mind. I could give that plain headstock h150 a good home if it's taking up too much room, or not getting enough play time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 He might even sell you one!! Boy, is there somethin' a wrong with ya????!!!! No freakin' way any are leaving my house!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 This thought crossed my mind. I could give that plain headstock h150 a good home if it's taking up too much room, or not getting enough play time. Sorry that people are trying to take advantage of you, being new and all. I think it was a cruel joke. Everybody here at HOC knows that all of my Heritages are my babies, but especially "Greeny" (the plain headstock VSB 150..... just a TONE MONSTER!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Not to be outdone...yet! click to open Slammer that pic took my breath away. Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Sorry that people are trying to take advantage of you, being new and all. I think it was a cruel joke. Everybody here at HOC knows that all of my Heritages are my babies, but especially "Greeny" (the plain headstock VSB 150..... just a TONE MONSTER!!!!) Your my kind of guy Kuz, You now know I'm coveting you precious Greeny so you go and post 4 more pics of it just for me. Your a swell guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Slammer archtop in Cherry is awesome, does anyone have a h150 in cherry they want to show? I'm Going through the gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunote Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 You should order one like it. It's got Throbacks in it. I'm not sure what those are; thought they were undersized fish. Anyway, one of those, a good set of pickups, sprinkle liberally with pixie dust....give it a cool name and you're golden -or VSB in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Kuz, so is it safe to say that your pics are an accurate representation of the VSB finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Slammer archtop in Cherry is awesome, does anyone have a h150 in cherry they want to show? I'm Going through the gallery. I have one-its in my avatar, but here is another Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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