Frank67 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi folks, on thursday the FedEx man brought a nice package .... so I just wanted to share with you the joy of unboxing another beauty from kalamazoo. Here is the package: ... and see what is lurking out: ... now it is already glowing in the case: ... and see how pretty it is: ... jumping out: ... soo sweet: Welcome to the family: It is essentially a standard H157 with Seth Lovers except for the split block inlays and the "Jimmy Page" wiring that allows for split coil, out of phase and parallel sounds. It sounds incredibly sweet ... but more of that later. Have a nice day everybody! Cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndhome Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Congratulations.I'm not a black guitar fan,but that one is a real beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank67 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 ... forgot to say - it's a lightweight model. I was a bit scared of the "brick around the neck" effect (I had some H150s in my hands that I wouldn't have been able to get along with because of their weight). I haven't measured this one yet, but it is definitely not a heavy guitar .... and it is hard to imagine that it lacks any tone - the sounds are so fat and smooth and it sustains for "days" ... I really feel that this was the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Sweet! Love the inlays on that one. 157s' can get pretty hefty, my 157LE comes in at 9.8lbs, which is getting to be too heavy for me given the nerve problems I've developed in my neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsck1 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Congratulations. What a great day. Beautiful guitar. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsand Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Killer Trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank67 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 ... true ... three dream guitars ... it just doesn't get any better than that. I'm one lucky man :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 VERY - NICE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 If I could get a 157, that would be it... Weight relieved and all, that's perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGBOY Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Very cool Frank, nice addition, congrats on the new one. I was going to post an NGD this morning on something similar but think I'll wait as I will look small and weak!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanschoyck Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Happy new guitar day! Fantastic set of guitars, and nice digs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Outstanding, Frank! That's a definite power trio you have going on there. Enjoy them; thanks for the pics, and congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 That's a sweet one! The split block inlays look great. Well done, Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I've got a 157 with the Page wiring and it's a winner... but yours takes it to the next level.. The inlays are perfect on that one, a subtle classic upgrade on an elegant instrument. And to have a weight reduced one.... THAT'S a sweet Heritage. Congrats on that well spec'd instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Gotta love split blocks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 She's another beauty. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBaruth Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Yeah, split blocks are a brilliant and historically respectful idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Nice nice nice. What a fun new guitar day! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 ... forgot to say - it's a lightweight model. I was a bit scared of the "brick around the neck" effect (I had some H150s in my hands that I wouldn't have been able to get along with because of their weight). I haven't measured this one yet, but it is definitely not a heavy guitar .... and it is hard to imagine that it lacks any tone - the sounds are so fat and smooth and it sustains for "days" ... I really feel that this was the right decision. Congratulations, Frank. That 157 is stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Looks like the perfect addition to your beautiful family. That's about all the bases covered in maybe the finest way. What's the weight of the 157 ? Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bornot2bop Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Big black guitar fan here! Congrat's Frank! She's a real looker!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Fab 157. Nice trio with matching neck inlays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 as said earlier, beautiful trio and a fine new guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuominae Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Love the inlays on the neck. Looks gorgeous Happy NGD and thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank67 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Many thanks to everybody for the frindly comments! I also really like the split blocks on this guitar. My main reason for choosing them were simply that the other two I had also had split blocks and I really liked them. I would have been ok with trapeze though (for the golden eagle and the H555 thos was different as I neither liked the cloud on the GE nor the diamonds on the H555). I am also positively surprised by how nice the Seth Lovers sound. I had my share of boutique PAFs but I must day that the Seth's are second to none I have tried. They are sweet in the top end end, meaty in the mids and defined and tight enough in the low end. Really, there is nothing not to like about these pickups. (The Stormy mondays in the H555 are also great, but I don't think that the Seths would have sounded any worse - and the Seth in the GE also sounds gorgeous). They also seem to split well. I weighed the H157 this morning and it comes in at 3.7 kg which equals 8.1 pounds if I m not mistaken (and I am using heavy strings :-)). This is a really comfortable weight and I don't foresee any issues. It is such a great instrument. I'll try to record a few sounds when there is some time later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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