Gitfiddler Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I know we hit this topic a while back, but man, I really like the nice stinger that comes standard on the rear headstock of a Golden Eagle, Sweet 16 and possibly the H550. Heritage used to use that effect on some of its solid body guitars of all price points. Now, stingers are an upcharge, custom option. To me they look especially stunning combined with a flamey 5 peice neck. What do you guys and gals think about stingers? Let's see em if you got em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I too find the stinger to be a highly attractive Heritage attribute! If I were king they'd be standard on every single Heritage guitar. Sadly, I've only got 1 stinger in the bunch......at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwinking Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Not sure what you mean by a stinger. Could you post an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Depends on the color and grain IMO. Not a deal maker or breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Not sure what you mean by a stinger. Could you post an example? The black back on the headstock, that comes to a point (see above pic). And, yes they're way cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I have Stingers on all my Heritage guitars. The first one was on a Millie and it was the standard solid black. Then I thought wouldn't it be nice to see the neck laminates all the way to the top of the neck. I asked Heritage if they would do a Stinger as a tint of black so the five pieces of the neck could be visible all the way. They said they never have done anything like that but would give it a try. Here is my second Heritage H170 with a tinted Stinger. It turned out a little too dark, it's lighter in person, but you can still see the headstock thru it. Third try is the winner. A Heritage Prospect with a "Ghost Stinger", our own Big Bob came up with this name for a transparent Stinger. This is how I always thought they should look. Heritage nailed it on this one. This guitar will be at PSP9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 ... Third try is the winner. A Heritage Prospect with a "Ghost Stinger", our own Big Bob came up with this name for a transparent Stinger.This is how I always thought they should look. Heritage nailed it on this one. This guitar will be at PSP9. WOW!!! That turned out awesome, especially with that incredible 5 pc. neck.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Heritage Stingers.... I've got a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Richard, I love that translucent stinger headstock! I have had a few, usually on early model Heritages. The two that remain are my 1989 H-535 and my HFT-445 acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Never owned a guitar with a 'stinger'. Always thought they looked classy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanschoyck Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Count me in the pro stinger column, I got stung once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwinking Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I just checked...6 Heritage guitars, six stingers. My self esteem rose a bit. Oops....I meant six heritage guitars, three stingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have never liked stingers. But this one is pretty cool. But I still have no interest in them in the slightest for my own guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I too find the stinger to be a highly attractive Heritage attribute! If I were king they'd be standard on every single Heritage guitar. Sadly, I've only got 1 stinger in the bunch......at this moment. I believe this is the long tenon model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I believe this is the long tenon model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTopes Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I've never been a big fan of stingers. I dont hate them but they certainly are not a selling point IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcpeterson Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The stingers remind me of the Eddie's 5150 guitar. Always make me think of a DIY paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I believe this is the long tenon model as well. Who knows....I bought that one off a skinny legged gypsy who seemed to be waiting for me in the parking lot an offramp diner just outside Louisville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Who knows....I bought that one off a skinny legged gypsy who seemed to be waiting for me in the parking lot an offramp diner just outside Louisville. I am sitting in a hotel across the street from the Fricsh's right now. Second leg of the trip tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Love 'em! Used them more than once to solve a difficult refinishing dilemma on a broken headstock repair.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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