ElNumero Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 As an addendum to Kip's idea, I'd like to propose my own. Rosewood and ebony are becoming more and more scarce. Maybe Heritage would be willing to use us as test subjects for alternative fretboard woods. Roasted maple would be a good option. There are also composites available. I would be willing to take one for the team and test a 535 with one of these alternatives. Naw,there is plenty of Rosewood and Ebony. It is just becoming more regulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Naw,there is plenty of Rosewood and Ebony. It is just becoming more regulated. Will, I'm trying to get us free guitars here. Don't spoil it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 As an addendum to Kip's idea, I'd like to propose my own. Rosewood and ebony are becoming more and more scarce. Maybe Heritage would be willing to use us as test subjects for alternative fretboard woods. Roasted maple would be a good option. There are also composites available. I would be willing to take one for the team and test a 535 with one of these alternatives. PK~ Good 'out of the box' idea! I'd like to suggest Pau Ferro (Brazilian Ironwood) as a fretboard option. I've played other gits with it (Ibanez LR10, Fender SRV Strat, Peavey Cirrus Bass and G&L Bluesboy) and it is a fantastic alternative to Rosewood, Ebony or Maple. Never tried the Roasted Maple, but it always makes me hungry when mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 PK~ Good 'out of the box' idea! I'd like to suggest Pau Ferro (Brazilian Ironwood) as a fretboard option. I've played other gits with it (Ibanez LR10, Fender SRV Strat, Peavey Cirrus Bass and G&L Bluesboy) and it is a fantastic alternative to Rosewood, Ebony or Maple. Never tried the Roasted Maple, but it always makes me hungry when mentioned. I'm thinking of these as stripped down guitars. Only Duncan black top 59's available as pickups. Plain maple top with any of the standard finishes. No fretboard binding. 1 volume, 1 tone, and a three way switch. Maybe call it an H-533 to denote it as stripped down model. The requirement for these is that we have to provide feedback. Videos, audio clips, constructive feedback, etc. This is market research for Heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I just got an email from Heritage offering guitars direct from Heritage. There are about a dozen guitars offered for sale with very complete specs. You must use a dealer for the sale but you can see the guitars offered on Heritages website. I guess this answers a lot of questions. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 I just got an email from Heritage offering guitars direct from Heritage. There are about a dozen guitars offered for sale with very complete specs. You must use a dealer for the sale but you can see the guitars offered on Heritages website. I guess this answers a lot of questions. Good times. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1517873834945370&id=463550993710998&__tn__=%2As Lol. How timely. I think this initiative is a great idea that will DEFINITELY help sell more guitars. The way people prefer do business has done changed IE:Amazon. It's great to see the folks at Heritage recognize this trend and adapt accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yep, they found me too! I'd like one of each, please! Oh, T-Shirts are very cool, but hopefully you design and offer Heritage Guitar Straps and other swag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I got it too. It's good to see that they are looking for new ways to reach out to customers. I still like my H-533 idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I would LOVE to hear from the dealers if they were contacted ahead of time and how this online purchasing works. If you need to use a dealer, are the prices listed on the web site and nonnegotiable, or can the dealer set his own price for the guitar on the website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyroller Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Highly doubt there a second or a blemish . I would say there the same as the guitar stores . Plus 30% off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalkus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyroller Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Has anyone here talked to the new folks at Heritage about offering certain guitars for purchase at the factory tours and or PSP X? It'd sure be cool if they made a dozen or so of the plain maple models available for say $1750 out the door........I can easily see myself getting swept up in the pageantry of a 225 visit and buying one. Anyone else? looks like they took your advice ! lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 In a way you got your wish Polo! https://heritage-guitar-inc.myshopify.com/collections/guitars Heritages new buy direct portal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckyrock Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I dunno what to think about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 In a way you got your wish Polo! https://heritage-guitar-inc.myshopify.com/collections/guitars Heritages new buy direct portal. No joke. I'll be lucky to make it thru the night without buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notbillgelder Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Sign up for the news letter and get 30% off on a guitar. I got two. http://heritageguitar.us13.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=2fd721649ecb12101bb72272c&id=02c1788e00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 In a way you got your wish Polo! https://heritage-guitar-inc.myshopify.com/collections/guitars Heritages new buy direct portal. SO are those prices retail? I am not buying a guitar, but it still seems like a dealer is going to give better prices than those listed. Yes or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I dunno what to think about this... Bet dealers are thinking the same thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP515 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 SO are those prices retail? I am not buying a guitar, but it still seems like a dealer is going to give better prices than those listed. Yes or no? Agreed. Those should be list. The dealer will probably tell you the price break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I expressed my opinion to the factory! Bill with your discount you just purchased at Minimum advertised price... Hurts us small fish with $40K in inventory and sets a standard for minimal profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyroller Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 .. I wonder if we both didnt make the same post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I expressed my opinion to the factory! Bill with your discount you just purchased at Minimum advertised price... Hurts us small fish with $40K in inventory and sets a standard for minimal profits. Got a dealer web site yet with current inventory posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Bet dealers are thinking the same thing.... I am! I expressed my opinion to the factory! Bill with your discount you just purchased at Minimum advertised price... Hurts us small fish with $40K in inventory and sets a standard for minimal profits. I agree Guy! A little perplexed with this. Not much notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 For what it's worth, if I were in the market for a new Heritage, my first call would be to a dealer. They've stood by Heritage for many years when others wrote them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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