barrymclark Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I do wonder if they can be talked into making an H-5 mandolin. I remember seeing theses come in from time to time in the music stores I worked. Just gorgeous. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 My understanding was that they will not make the mandolins or acoustics again, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 My understanding was that they will not make the mandolins or acoustics again, period. Probably so. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 They still have templates for acoustics, but I've never seen a template for a mandolin. I don't think they can do that no matter how much coin you throw down on the table... For the cost, why not find a vintage Gibson that was made at the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 if get on Marv's good side, you might be able to talk him into something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 if get on Marv's good side, you might be able to talk him into something Jen is. I'll ask him sometime. I have no idea what such a thing'd go for. I'm assuming an MSRP of $3500 or $4000. But...what do I know. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Continuation of "Appalachian Break"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 It DEFINITELY would not be cheap for a on off custom build of a model they don't produce anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Totonka, thought you might find this interesting. I spent a couple hours last summer speaking with Aaron Cowles. He produced all 98 of the Heritage Mandolins'. If I remember correctly 24 where H-5's. The most interesting is that they are all made from 100% of parts left over from Gibson, when they ran out, so did that model. He has all the patterns and notes at his shop. Very interesting. If you come to PSP this summer you should plan and meeting him. Regards, Stephen (This quote will give you an idea of what is involved.... ) http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/21350-h-5-mandolin-action-video/?hl=cowles&do=findComment&comment=285376 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Continuation of "Appalachian Break"? Certainly connected to it. It's difficult to hear the melodies on anything but a mandolin. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/21350-h-5-mandolin-action-video/?hl=cowles&do=findComment&comment=285376 Sorta drives the nail in that coffin. Don't it. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 It is my understanding that Aaron Cowles was their Mandolin maker. The parts were all pieces left over from Gibson. Since Aaron is no longer building and the parts have all been used I would imagine ones chances of having a Heritage mandolin built is slim next to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 It DEFINITELY would not be cheap for a on off custom build of a model they don't produce anymore. you got that right brother!!! if they wanted to charge me $2000 for a 137.....a mando would be at least $5500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 There were 5 banjos. I've asked many times if they'd make me one. Or, just make me a neck that I could mount on a frame, with their permission of course. It has been a resounding NO WAY every time. I'd seriously doubt they'd even let Aaron make another mandolin with a Heritage logo. I'm thinking there is more to this than just not having the templates and machinery for it. Maybe a conscious effort to divest themselves as much as possible from any Gibs link. Other than the factory, of course. And you'd think that after nearly 30 years of it being the Heritage plant, the notion of it being the "old Gibson factory" could be dropped. Just postulating a hypothesis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 There were 5 banjos. I've asked many times if they'd make me one. Or, just make me a neck that I could mount on a frame, with their permission of course. It has been a resounding NO WAY every time. . At PSP V I saw the ONE banjo kept in the proto room. They only made one according to "the girl". It stll there unplayed for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 At PSP V I saw the ONE banjo kept in the proto room. They only made one according to "the girl". It stll there unplayed for years. Pretty sure you misunderstood what she was saying. That is the only one they kept. I know where the others are. And there are 4 more. But I can't get any of them to let one go. And the one in the proto room .... wow! was that thing messed up. I've been going over the banjo thing with these guys for 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjoshh Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Search this forum for pics of my H5. Use it at least once a week, has fishman bridge p/u sounds awesome. I have friends almost fighting over it. I own a Gibson A40 as well and know several other Gibson/Flatiron owners as well as quality UK makes ie Fylde, Oakwood, Sobell etc. H5 is streets ahead of the rest. Was stung by UK customs for import duty but still well worth the money. Also own H150, H535 and H575 as well as Gibson ES330, LP Firebrand (The Paul). Everywere I play my Heritage instruments attract attention and admiration. Wish my playing did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Search this forum for pics of my H5. Use it at least once a week, has fishman bridge p/u sounds awesome. I have friends almost fighting over it. I own a Gibson A40 as well and know several other Gibson/Flatiron owners as well as quality UK makes ie Fylde, Oakwood, Sobell etc. H5 is streets ahead of the rest. Was stung by UK customs for import duty but still well worth the money. Also own H150, H535 and H575 as well as Gibson ES330, LP Firebrand (The Paul). Everywere I play my Heritage instruments attract attention and admiration. Wish my playing did!! Are you running the fishman thru some sort of DI or EQ? I had my Eastman shipped with a Fishman Nashville 200. Never could bond with it's sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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