jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So in attempts to convince myself to buy a 535 or 555, I've been scouring the web to find these guitars in odd colors, especially (but not limited to) Blue Translucent, Emerald Green Translucent, and Burnt Amber. Does anyone have any sitting in their closet that could loan me a pic? It's hard to imagine what the whole guitar will look like based on the little square color samples on the site. Also, I saw a picture on some other forum recently of a 555 in a shade of green that seemed noticeable lighter than Emerald Green Translucent, but still completely green (not at all blue-ish). Unfortunately I didn't save it, but it's been bugging me ever since. Does Heritage regularly finish guitars in shades other than those on the website? Or could this just be Emerald in a different light? Granted it's hard to say without the pic (I'll remember to save next time). Thanks! I'm very into unusual colors for my guitars (I don't own a single vintage sunburst or "clown burst" instrument) and any pics of wild Heritage semi-hollows would be great inspiration for a possible custom build of my own. And you know what? Any wild colored Heritage pics are welcome. I won't limit you guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunote Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 If you haven't yet done this, try searching in the Gallery section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Don't know whose guitar this is, a 535 in walnut stain Me likey that one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 And my own Millie in Burnt Amber More yellow / gold in the burnt amber than in walnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 And this 535 in Golden Amber, a finish not on the Heritage site the last time I looked I've also seen an amber finish that was somewhere in between burnt amber and golden amber, maybe medium roasted amber Don't think I've got any pics of that finish though, but as mentioned there might be some in the gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 If you haven't yet done this, try searching in the Gallery section. I've scrolled through the gallery, but never thought of searching it. Thanks - already spotted some nice examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Haven't seen many in this finish so it's worth posting, a lefty 535 in trans blue.. The pic isn't great, it was on Ebay a few years ago and I saved it on my hd. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Haven't seen many in this finish so it's worth posting, a lefty 535 in trans blue.. The pic isn't great, it was on Ebay a few years ago and I saved it on my hd. . So far this seems to be my favorite, but I've seen it look so many different ways. This one looks super light, while others seem to be a sort of dark blue. I would guess it's mostly due to different cameras and lighting. I really have to make it out to PSP sometime to see them all in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can't think of anyone on the HOC that has a 535 / 555 in that blue. There is a blueburst 555 that Brent had at one stage out there somewhere, don't know who has that one now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can't think of anyone on the HOC that has a 535 / 555 in that blue. There is a blueburst 555 that Brent had at one stage out there somewhere, don't know who has that one now though. I've seen that - it's an interesting, black-rimmed burst with a blue center. Reminded me of an Ibanez AS93 that I almost bought once. Another finish not listed on their website - or can you order bursts between two colors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 After a lot of Google searching, I managed to find a few Trans Blue 555s. These are really selling me on this finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Not mine... but here's some pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCovach Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 A little out of season, but here's my green one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 This one looks a bit dark. A like it a lot more than those I found on Google searching. And why a Bigsby B5? Aren't those usually reserved for flat tops? Now that's different - both the finish and the finger tailpiece! Definitely a rare beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Don't know about odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Here are a couple of video screen grabs from the factory tour last year... two of them still in the finishing room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can you post a pic of the whole guitar? The fretboard inlays look interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can you post a pic of the whole guitar? The fretboard inlays look interesting.... Had to do some serious begging to get these! PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Vintage Wineburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzblues Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Vintage Wineburst Such a beautiful guitar. The finish is so cool- a perfect blend of reds, oranges and yellows. And I'm a big fan of the classic black inlays. Yours? Any chance of a completed pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Here's a 535 23rd Anniversary in vintage wine burst, one of the first uses of that finish .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhoadsScholar Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Here is mine (use to be SkyDog52's). I love the wood/shading on this thing. I am glad MartyGrass worked something out for me to get this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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