Airmike Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 As of 2008.... Heritage had 18 employees and produced between 1,200 and 1,800 guitars a year. That hasn't changed much since then, I'm sure. As far as how many 535 25th anni... I don't know, but would guess less than 100 made... Thx FredZepp, those information's are well enough for me. Here in Germany my friend s asked about the company and about this guitar, now I can tell them at least something!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 As of 2008.... Heritage had 18 employees and produced between 1,200 and 1,800 guitars a year. That hasn't changed much since then, I'm sure. Fred, you're a lot younger than me, so your memory's no doubt better. But my memory says they produce 3 to 4 guitars per day, and only work 4 days a week. That's a max of 16 per week. Figure 50 weeks per year and that's 800 total. Maybe the correct answer is........nobody knows for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Fred, you're a lot younger than me, so your memory's no doubt better. But my memory says they produce 3 to 4 guitars per day, and only work 4 days a week. That's a max of 16 per week. Figure 50 weeks per year and that's 800 total. Maybe the correct answer is........nobody knows for sure. I think this is a more realistic number. I know at one time they were quoting 6-8 per week, but I think that was with a full staff and a full week (no Fridays off). Also, we all know they take more than 2 weeks off per year. Two weeks around July 4th and two weeks for the Holidays. SO I would say at least 4 weeks off, if not 6 weeks off per year. I would say 800 guitars/year is even a high figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Fred, you're a lot younger than me, so your memory's no doubt better. But my memory says they produce 3 to 4 guitars per day, and only work 4 days a week. That's a max of 16 per week. Figure 50 weeks per year and that's 800 total. Maybe the correct answer is........nobody knows for sure. The numbers quoted are from the Encore article / interviews from 2008. http://www.heritageo...696#entry203696 BTW.... this article is a great read... more in depth than most that are written about Heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The numbers quoted are from the Encore article / interviews from 2008. http://www.heritageo...696#entry203696 BTW.... this article is a great read... more in depth than most that are written about Heritage. Yea, I am pretty sure that number of guitars/year is a "pre-fire" number. Ren & Vince kind of alluded that they like to over estimate the number of guitars made- you know, more guitars made = a sign of a healthy company and a bigger competitor. Thanks for posting Fred!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome, Comancheplayer. I think you will like our little group here; I KNOW you will love your 150 when you get it! When I reach for an LP style guitar, I grab my 150 more than my Gibson LP Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comancheplayer Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thanks for the welcome Schundog, I look forward to the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hey Comanche! Just found this old youtube video of the Spencer Davis Group. There is a guitar being used you might be familar with... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzN0mMx-sJg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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