gnappi Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Does anyone know anything about these guitars? I've never seen one, and there have been precious few on Ebay but the few I saw have been reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I used to own one that I regret selling. They are smaller than a 535. Mine had a floating block. It sounded great and played great. There is a nice one for sale in the spam thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number8 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I bought a new one in October 2012 (see avatar). Since that point I have sold all of my other guitars and purchased three more Heritage guitars, so that should tell you how awesome I think it is. I have the floating block (standard on Prospects) which makes feedback controllable (I actually like to coax out feedback, so that's a nice feature for me). It's light and balanced, and enjoyable to play unplugged on the couch as well. My Prospect has SD '59 pickups. If I had unlimited means, I'd buy two more: one with Seth Lovers and another with P90s. You should check out Gbase.com; there should be a few for sale there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 There is someone on the forum who just ordered a custom Prospect with a fully hollow, thicker body and I believe P-90's. I'm anxious to see how that comes out. I was wondering how a thicker fully hollow with a single pup would work as a jazz machine? I used to have 13's on my Prospect and they didn't seem to be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I used to own one that I regret selling. They are smaller than a 535. Mine had a floating block. It sounded great and played great. There is a nice one for sale in the spam thread. I was the lucky buyer on this specific guitar. She's right about it, it's a great guitar. It seems more "in your face" (in a good way) than my 535, but I don't know how much of that is the size difference and how much is the SD 59s in the Prospect VS the SD Antiquities in the 535. I waited a long time, and was lucky enough to have the cash on hand when this one came up for sale. If you find one, don't hesitate to buy it. When I first saw them, I wasn't particularly fond of the "mouse ears", or the body shape in general, even though I had been curious about Big G's 339. Having had it/played it for a couple months now, the looks have grown on me just fine, and it's easier to play sitting down than a 535 because of the smaller body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A little smaller and a lot lighter than a 535. The horns look better in person. They make a few variations. IMO they need pickguards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 A little smaller and a lot lighter than a 535. The horns look better in person. They make a few variations. IMO they need pickguards. Hey thanks, There's one for sale locally made in 2005/ 2006. What's a decent price for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljay Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 did you see this? http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/20991-2006-heritage-prospect/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 did you see this? http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/20991-2006-heritage-prospect/ Oh, yeah, that's a great buy at $1350. Yank that hillbilly crowbar off and put the original (correct) bridge and tailpiece on, and you are in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 A little smaller and a lot lighter than a 535. The horns look better in person. They make a few variations. IMO they need pickguards. DSCN0079.JPG The horns do look a little Bullwinkle-ish don't they? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The horns do look a little Bullwinkle-ish don't they? :-) Perhaps, but, as Rocky says, "Now HERE'S something we hope you'll REALLY like!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 "The horns do look a little Bullwinkle-ish don't they? :-)" No offense meant, I think they look... familiar in a way... I can't put my finger on it... kinda like cartoonish big ears. I could live with them :-) Not on my head mind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 "Get Prospect first.... THEN, we get Moose and Squirrel...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The horns do look a little Bullwinkle-ish don't they? :-) Utterly ridiculous IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Utterly ridiculous IMO. Slammer, that's IT, I KNEW they looked familiar! not UTTERLY... UDDERLY! They look like a cow's udders! Turn that baby upside down and a farm boy would want to grab those teats and get milk! Yuk, yuk.... :-) Still I don't mind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My 2001 Prospect Standard. Small but mighty. Bought used, one careful lady owner. Had the hardware changed and the pickups upgraded to Seth Lovers. It has the smallest neck of any of my Heritage guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesperfect Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Southpawguy - by small, do you mean the nut width or the carve of the neck? Nice looking rig, by the way. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 "Get Prospect first.... THEN, we get Moose and Squirrel...." I laughed my ass off on that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Southpawguy - by small, do you mean the nut width or the carve of the neck? Nice looking rig, by the way. Brad The neck carve, it's slim. It came from a lady owner, I'm guessing it was ordered that way. My 2007 535 has a much chunkier neck profile. Side by side for body size comparison .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well, I went out early this morning (400 miles round trip) to get the Prospect Custom Shop, and I'm very happy I did The PO was getting a lot of calls on it but I got there first. It's a bit of a goofy color but I actually like it. The neck is thinner than I like (not width, thickness) but it takes no getting used to. But sound? Wow! The pics actually do not do it justice. Here's one of it alone and with another unusual colored Gibson LPDC standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Oh, now that I have the Prospect, I guess now it's time to get Moose and Squirrel :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soybean Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Wow! I thought you said it was "local". . Well, I went out early this morning (400 miles round trip) to get the Prospect Custom Shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Oh, now that I have the Prospect, I guess now it's time to get Moose and Squirrel :-) Congratulations! They really are great guitars. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I drive a LOT so, that is local for me... Florida is a BIG, state. Not local would be Tallahassee or Jacksonville for me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Congratulations. You traveled a long way for a beauty. Greenie! Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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