schundog Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Maybe it's a subliminal thing; my 16 year old is strongly considering Western Illinois University, Wifey's alma mater for her undergraduate college. The "Leathernecks" colors are purple and yellow, and after a recent college visit, Abby's been wearing purple WIU apparel quite a bit. Nice excuse...... Holyroller, Terry, has documented the saga of getting this guitar done from Pete Moreno. I know it was a long process, but I have to say, this looks like a brand new guitar now, and I've never seen a 150 like it. Well, yesterday, I got to meet Terry when I met him in Harvard, IL, to pick up this 150 that he has had to let go due to pretty serious health problems that have led to missing work and significant medical bills. He's a really nice guy, and could use any prayers/thoughts we could give him. I wish him nothing but the best, and he's got first dibs on this guitar should I decide to let it go. For now, here it is. The only things I plan to change include black speed knobs and put on heavier strings. Hopefully I won't screw up the action, because it's pretty perfectly set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conneazoo Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Awesome!! I hope you play it in good health, Schundog. Purple Heritages are good...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nice purple snatch! What pups are in her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nice going, Brian. The speed knobs .. . I think they'll look great on that guitar. As for the heavier strings, remember what BB told BFG! "Why you workin' so hard?" I've been thinking about moving to 9s on my other guitars lately. The Melancon has them and they are feeling really good lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Nice purple snatch! What pups are in her? Gibson 496R/500T. I had these in a Gibson Les Paul Classic I used to have. Pretty hot, but a nice variation from the Fralins and 59s I have in other solidbodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg32 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That's a good looking guitar right there. You might think about changing the PU surrounds to black along with the knobs. I think they would really look good with the dark burst. Although I like the white surrounds with the white pick guard on Connezoo's guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 What Steiner said. That one is unique. And yes to the black knobs. But don't you know you can't put something under the tree that you bought for yourself? Jeez, man, get hold of yourself. (Oops, that may not be what I had intended to say.) All my Heritages can be easily set up for 3/64" action. The 20th Anniversary H150 will go even lower. Just get the neck a hair away from being dead straight with the truss rod, then crank the bridge way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I think black reflector knobs would be cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Congrats to both of you guys on the sale/purchase of a very unique 150. And my thoughts and prayers go out to our HOC Hollyroller broher,Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Maybe it's a subliminal thing; my 16 year old is strongly considering Western Illinois University, Wifey's alma mater for her undergraduate college. The "Leathernecks" colors are purple and yellow, and after a recent college visit, Abby's been wearing purple WIU apparel quite a bit. Nice excuse...... Really...!? A day without a justification is like a day without sunshine.... All seriousness aside, nice piece! Congrats Big Yin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 That is one cool looking guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 So Brian you were in Harvard and didn't give me a call. If you did call you could have played that H150 thru a Mesa KingSnake. Next time. Fab H150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 I didn't even think about you being up that way; how close to you was I?! Would have been good to see you. (And that Kingsnake!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Good snag Brian!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Fantastic addition to your collection! Best wishes to Terry for a complete recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Sweet 150! I'm still saving up to buy my Prospect back. But that will take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Drive her like you stole her... You did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Thanks, everyone. My wingman for this road trip was my 13 year old daughter. When she saw on the GPS how close we were to Wisconsin, she begged me to cross the State line so she could say she's been to Wisconsin... (I told her we went to Madison a few years ago to see friends, but she insisted she didn't remember.) I complied, and, heck, as long as I was there, I decided to pick up some local beverages that are not available in Illinois!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 You Bastard! hahaha Great job grabbing this one! Congrats! Great looking guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Best of wishes to Terry, hope he's feeling better. Brian, congrats on that 150, very nice. Black knobs of some sort would look good i think. If it were mine I'd be tempted to ad a black poker chip, black rings and maybe a black (wooden?) guard.too.Although those cream plastics on the one above look good too. Lots of vendors on e bay with matching pick guard/pick up ring./poker chip sets. Would be a shame to cover any of that finish though. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 You were about 25 miles or 30 minutes Northwest of me. We'll get together next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGBOY Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Nice early Christmas present to yourself, looks great, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Gibson 496R/500T. I had these in a Gibson Les Paul Classic I used to have. Pretty hot, but a nice variation from the Fralins and 59s I have in other solidbodies. I like that pair of PUs. You're right, same steak with a little different spice. Speaking of meat, stay away from the nice man with the paneled van and his King Snake. And who goes to Wisconsin to buy beer? You're supposed to get some of that stanky cheese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaGator Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Congratulations, that's an awesome looking guitar. Glad you were able to get it because holy needed some help and I was GASing like crazy and starting to falter!! You would think a 140 and two 150's are enough. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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