MartyGrass Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This is a 2009 custom H530. Back then H530s were a new idea, at least for Heritage. The guitar is basically a H555 with no center block. So it is a true hollowbody. The H576, the Academy, the Prospect and the Roy Clark have partial center blocks, which allows for a stop tailpiece. Some H525s also have a partial block. The weight of this guy is only 5.9 lbs. The board is ebony and the neck is maple. Many of you will know who sold it to me by looking at the truss rod cover. He's a great guy to do a transaction with. The finish is custom and possibly unique. That's what really caught my eye. The label says "translucent cherry to black burst". Someday I'll take better pix to try to show off how beautiful it is. The color textures are hard to capture with a cell phone. I'm thinking of getting an ebony pickguard made also. It plays well, but I haven't plugged it in yet. Having owned a couple of other H530s and an ES-330 before, I've got a pretty good idea of what it will sound like. One thing is certain, the light weight and good balance is a joy to hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well done, Marty. Green Oak orders the most beautiful custom Heritages! That's one of my favorite 530's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Striking finish - yes, like it lots. Can see why you were drawn to it. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Beautiful! I really like the 5 piece neck on that too. An excellent round of "show and tell"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Fantastic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 ..... Wow...that is absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottNaylor Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 What a gem! What kind of P-90’s in that beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Fab 530 Mr. Grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanschoyck Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm going to have to play one of those one day. I really like when they go the extra mile and put the inlay on the headstock, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 That combination of features makes for an undoubtedly fine and enjoyable Heritage to play. The P-90s must sing with the hollowbody, but controllable due to it's size/depth and the Maple/ Ebony neck should allow for great note definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Congratulations, I have often considered one of those, really a versatile instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarbean Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 OH DAMN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 What a gem! What kind of P-90’s in that beauty? These are Lollars, and they seem well balanced. The mids are very well represented while maintaining the clarity of single coils. The pups are shimmed just right, which is not always the case BTW. You can see the shims of different heights under the Lollars in the first pic. Fortunately, the shims are easy to exchange for pup height adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 that is a beauity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 oh yeah, that is nice! happy new gtr day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Played one at name 2013, it was an outstanding guitar! This is a purchase that I am envious of! Looks like Paul is selling alot of high end guitars lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 one of several Green Oak guitars I've wrung my hands at....well done MG. Seems Green Oak always gets the best out of the finish room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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