DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 As a custom order is nearly a certainty, now I'm stuck on what I want.... Here is my top three. There are some constants I want, so I'll start with that. Block Inlays and Ebony Fretboard MOP inlay headstock Trans Amber One peice flamed maple top '59 Neck Profile Nickel Hardware Duncan Alnico Pro II hum-buckers Mahogany Neck Stinger Cream Binding But here's the undecided part. H-147 H-157 H-155 (no F Holes) Here my inspiration: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 What!? No 535/555? Absurdity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 What!? No 535/555? Absurdity! There's always that beater 535 I've seen posted recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 What!? No 535/555? Absurdity! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 OH YEAH, now you are talking! I have an H-155 without the F-holes, but I prefer the look of the last one, Skydog52's Millie. The switch tip is in the "proper" place, and I like the Florentine cutaway better as far as looks go. I gotta say, Seth Lovers sound great in these guitars, but I know you have those in another guitar, so you might want something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 With an ebony board, I'm concerned with pickups that may make the guitar sound a little bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Everyone's ears are different, of course, but my 155 has an ebony board with block inlays and Seths, and I don't think it sounds too bright at all. Very sweet sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 If it was me I would go with a H-155 (no F Holes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 If it was me I would go with a H-155 (no F Holes) I do have a budget in mind I don't want to cross... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesNotHere Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Have you picked out the wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've heard it's been picked out. I really want to inspect it myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I do have a budget in mind I don't want to cross... The 155 was on your list. What guitar to you have how? Other then the 2 strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesNotHere Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I do have a budget in mind I don't want to cross... What is this "budget" of which you speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 What is this "budget" of which you speak? custom order with a budget? I think Dave and I should stay out of this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Josh your 140 is kin to the 1951 Les Paul prototype and super cool. 155 more jazz than blues. 157 heavy, rocking and blues. Skydog's Millie is the beauty queen. What is it you NEED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunote Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This one. +1 With or without the f-holes. I'm not convinced they make much differenct to an amplified tone. They probably give a better unplugged acoustic sound though. I'd definately vote for the H-155 for a custom order. It's a much more unique to Heritage model than some of the others you're considering. And believe me, they can rock-out with any Les Paul. Just don't do a custom order unless you're absolutely committed to keeping it long-term. It's one thing to churn through used gear; you can pretty much get your investment back. The only way you'll ever make this new one worth it's price is use and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 +1 With or without the f-holes. I'm not convinced they make much differenct to an amplified tone. They probably give a better unplugged acoustic sound though. I'd definately vote for the H-155 for a custom order. It's a much more unique to Heritage model than some of the others you're considering. And believe me, they can rock-out with any Les Paul. Just don't do a custom order unless you're absolutely committed to keeping it long-term. It's one thing to churn through used gear; you can pretty much get your investment back. The only way you'll ever make this new one worth it's price is use and enjoy it. I pretty much typed this entire post, then deleted it, as I didn't want to preach at you. But I agree with this 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hey DB, I'm seeing alot is show, but not much go. The pickups are the primary tone generator, so I would start with Throbaks and get a RS kit with some good paper in oil caps, some super pots and vintage braid wire. Forget the Nashville style bridge and get a real ABR bridge that mounts directly into the top (Callaham, Pigtail, Gibson historic, etc). Get a lightweight aluminum tailpiece, and some longer vintage steel studs. These parts will help a bunch with solid vintage tone. Also I don't put much stock in the idea that ebony makes the tone brighter. style steel studs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndhome Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 As a regular browser of this site I have come to the conclusion that rockabilly69 tends to speak a lot of common sense and is worth listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 No mention of a target weight or an LW model DB ? I thought that was high on your list of considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hey DB, I'm seeing alot is show, but not much go. The pickups are the primary tone generator, so I would start with Throbaks and get a RS kit with some good paper in oil caps, some super pots and vintage braid wire. Forget the Nashville style bridge and get a real ABR bridge that mounts directly into the top (Callaham, Pigtail, Gibson historic, etc). Get a lightweight aluminum tailpiece, and some longer vintage steel studs. These parts will help a bunch with solid vintage tone. Also I don't put much stock in the idea that ebony makes the tone brighter. style steel studs As a regular browser of this site I have come to the conclusion that rockabilly69 tends to speak a lot of common sense and is worth listening to. I agree with both statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 As a regular browser of this site I have come to the conclusion that rockabilly69 tends to speak a lot of common sense and is worth listening to. I agree with both statements. Oh come on, guys, it's not like Daniel makes a living playing music..... Wait, never mind.... No mention of a target weight or an LW model DB ? I thought that was high on your list of considerations. I would think that the hollowness of a 155 would take care of any weight concerns. If he chose one of the other models, yeah, he'd better consider weight. Good reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Oh come on, guys, it's not like Daniel makes a living playing music..... Wait, never mind.... I would think that the hollowness of a 155 would take care of any weight concerns. If he chose one of the other models, yeah, he'd better consider weight. Good reminder! Yeah there's a fairly big weight range between say a 155 at about 7 1/2 lbs to a 157 that could be over 10lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 In the long term... Which would have a more classic, timeless look? Tobacco Sunburst: or Red Tobacco Burst (not sure the exact scheme): I have it narrowed down to these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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