rjmajik Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I must say that I don't really understand the reasoning behind this effort. There is a (so called) Heritage dealer right down the street from me who has around 30 (new old stock) Heritage guitars, which they've had for a very long time, and they can't sell them because nearly all of them have P90's in them. Hi HANGAR18, What shop would that be? I'm curious as to what models they have for sale. Thanks and best regards, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi HANGAR18, What shop would that be? I'm curious as to what models they have for sale. Thanks and best regards, Rick www.foxesmusic.com 416 S Washington St. Falls Church, VA (703) 533-7393 There are 11 on display and one of the guys said that they have many more "in the back". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 yeah that is nice, I like the mini traps Hangar I believe that 157 LE is full 157 thickness....Spectrum's is a 147 thickness I think? That is because Spectrum's IS a 147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 That is because Spectrum's IS a 147 I believe that's a custom order 140. A 147 would have five ply binding on the body, a bound headstock with a "crest" and ebony fretboard. Here's my blue 1989 147. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Maple Cap, ebony fretboard, korina body, three piece neck, maple center with korina ends, resomax bridge, gotoh 510 cosmo black tuners What a great ideas. Love the shot of it on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I believe that's a custom order 140. A 147 would have five ply binding on the body, a bound headstock with a "crest" and ebony fretboard. Here's my blue 1989 147. I love it Mike!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 That is a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 What is the thinking of making a limited run of 40? A large part of the expense is in the design and tooling for an instrument. That would be the same whether 1 or 10,000 are made. So if it's a great guitar, and I think it will be, what is the reason to make it a limited run? Marketing probably. It's the same reason that McDonald's doesn't put McRibs permanently on the menu. Brilliant. I'm happy to see Heritage do things like this. It draws attention to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 That is because Spectrum's IS a 147 OK Got those two mixed up. I thought it was the natural 140 above. So Spectrum's black guitar is a 147 with P90's and a Pigtail, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm happy to see Heritage do things like this. It draws attention to them. I agree, but I am afraid that without proper marketing you could do the coolest things in the world and still go unnoticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjmajik Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 www.foxesmusic.com 416 S Washington St. Falls Church, VA (703) 533-7393 There are 11 on display and one of the guys said that they have many more "in the back". Thanks. Think I'll look them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The spec sheet was put together late for NAMM. It should have read; solid hog construction. Fact is,some will have 1 piece tops,some 2 piece tops. Some may be 1 piece bodies. Prototype wasn't done in time for the show. There is a wait for the staple pick-up. The prototype is 2 piece . I love this guitar Go ahead and use a two piece top and/or bottom for #3. I think how it plays and sounds is more important than the cosmetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJLII Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice. I've always lusted after '56 Customs. Love the staple Alnicos. I have an all Hog '57 reissue and can vouch for the fact that losing the maple cap makes for a different sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Very nice. I've always lusted after '56 Customs. Love the staple Alnicos. I have an all Hog '57 reissue and can vouch for the fact that losing the maple cap makes for a different sound. While its being mentioned, what is the difference between the Staple P90 and a normal P90? Purely cosmetic or is there a tonal property for rediscovery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJLII Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 While its being mentioned, what is the difference between the Staple P90 and a normal P90? Purely cosmetic or is there a tonal property for rediscovery? I'm told the Staple Alnicos have a brighter bell like tone in the neck. They look cool too. I've never tried two guitars side by side where one had a staple and one had a P90 so I can't say from personal experience that's true. Check this out. It gives a good idea of tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm told the Staple Alnicos have a brighter bell like tone in the neck. They look cool too. I've never tried two guitars side by side where one had a staple and one had a P90 so I can't say from personal experience that's true. Check this out. It gives a good idea of tone. Phil does a pretty good job here. wish he'd played more complex chords and held them, showing the sustain qualities better (good vol./gain level, though...). the volume roll-off & brightness is real. heard best using headphones or good speakers. my "'55" is like this, only with wraptail bridge/stop. the sound of the staple p-90 is very distinctive compared to a great H157 i had w/Lollars (regular P90s) and H137 (also Lollars). -j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBaruth Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Let's face it: any solidbody that Heritage builds FORTY of in a given year is probably their LEAST limited edition Doesn't mean I don't want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Let's face it: any solidbody that Heritage builds FORTY of in a given year is probably their LEAST limited edition Doesn't mean I don't want one. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 by comparison, I saw a 2013 Gibson LPC BB on the wall for $3700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I would take one of those H157 LE's over a LPC BB anyday!! in fact I sold a nice R7 BB to buy my H157 BB...but I sure would love to have one with P90's like that, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I saw the prototype of this limited edition run today. I'm gassing for one really bad!!! 21 of 40 already sold!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsand Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I saw the prototype of this limited edition run today. I'm gassing for one really bad!!! 21 of 40 already sold!!!! HOG HEAVEN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSnowBlower Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 30 for U.S sales,10 for overseas. FYI. Numbering is first come,first serve. No reservations. First 10 underway. HOG HEAVEN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 First 10 underway. Marvelous news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 All gone? Sure glad I got mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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