gpuma Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hello, I recently purchased a 2005 H575 with a finish that I did not see anywhere. It is a very dark brown and in the pics it tends to show a reddish color that is not really there. Since it is something I have never seen before (and the reason I fell in love with this specific 575) I thought I would share it with you guys. Does anyone know the "exact" name of this finish? Here she is, next to my other baby (89 Stat deluxe with floating tremolo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCovach Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 As the title of the thread suggests, that color used to be called walnut. Heritage's current 'burnt amber" is the closest, though I think that tends to be a bit lighter than the old 70s walnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 that's a great looking gtr, I like that finish as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 One of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looks like the walnut stain used on maple for sure. There were a few 535s and 575 with that finish, I also recall seeing some two tone finish guitars, i.e. walnut back and sides with a natural or a gold top finish on the top of the guitar. check out this one on gbase .... http://www.gbase.com/gear/heritage-h535-25th-anniversary-2011-gold-top-1# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yes SPG, it may be the same finish as the back of the guitar you linked. It is difficult to tell from the pics. As soon as we have a sunny day in Chicago in which my wife and kids leave me 5 mins I will try to take a pic in natural light. Hopefully that will show the warm dark brown without the reddish reflex that again is not there at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Some variant of amber. What does the label say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 my brother in law has a 'walnut' H535 not a common color, nor a color on the Heritage color chart. Like John said, now mostly known as a similar "burnt amber" there are walnut colored H137's too, one for sale on the sale board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't think the walnut finish is a burnt amber variation, could be wrong. I've seen a few Heritages from Wolfe guitars with the walnut finish. In particular a couple of lefty 150 goldtops, one in natural back and the other with the walnut stain. I think the idea was for a more retro look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 It looks like Burnt Amber to me as well. The lighting in the photo makes it a little more difficult. Keep in mind that each guitar can come out a little lighter or darker depending on the color mix and the wood. That 575's finish looks very much like my 150's Burnt Amber finish. Digital cameras make that finish appear to be more reddish than they really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Best to check the label. Here's a Millie of mine they call amber. Here's another one of mine they called amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Yet another amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Golden amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My Millie in burnt amber and the label ... Doesn't seem to be as dark as the ones just posted. .... edit it looks more or less the same as the 530 in amber above ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCovach Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That 555 is stunning, MG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Golden amber. And my golden amber 535 beside the Millie in burnt amber and it's label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 What Heritage calls amber and burnt amber looks different from spray to spray. The H555 I showed looks exactly like what Gibson called walnut. The Millie I showed was custom sprayed to be more root beer in color, according to the Heritage dealer. The label says burnt amber. The color is whatever the label says it is, whether the label is right or wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 The burnt amber seems way lighter. I'll take a pic of the label... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 And my golden amber 535 beside the Millie in burnt amber and it's label Hey, your golden amber looks more golden than my golden amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 The burnt amber seems way lighter. I'll take a pic of the label... Great. Next we can argue about the binding and whether the pup covers are nickel or chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I know the answer .... mine are lefty versions. I love simple answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Those master mixers up in the finishing area are actually mad scientists. I call them mixologist artists with colors and these great guitars are their canvas. And they turn out masterpieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 The 137 that is for sale looks like it's the closest in color. Anyway... It's great to have found this community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknickhall Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 All Aboard The Amber Train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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