michaeljames Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 My guess: Original Sunburst or Burnt Amber 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Perhaps ASB Antique Sunburst? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 The ad said it's almond sunburst, from the picture it looks like antique sunburst. Either way it's a beautiful finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 ALSB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_hall Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I'd say ASB. Almond has more red in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJLII Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I had an H-550 with that finish. It was called Almond Sunburst on the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 @michaeljames...Check the inside of the rear access panel for a label. It might show the model and color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 That's a beautiful guitar, MJ! You're on a roll this year for choice instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I think it's more Antique SunBurst. That's primarily a brown to yellow sunburst. Like Mars Hall said, ALmond SunBurst has red to it. My H157 was ALSB. OldStyle Sunburst goes black to brown to yellow. Vintage sunburst is a more pale sunburst. Of course, since they were all hand painted, there is quite a bit of variance, but these were the "targets". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, golferwave said: The ad said it's almond sunburst, from the picture it looks like antique sunburst. Either way it's a beautiful finish. I somehow missed that my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 2 minutes ago, michaeljames said: Thanks all! ASB looks really close. Yep, I'll check the label. I've been wanting another Heritage for awhile. Then the 59 Replica came into the picture. Then this one popped up at a great price. I scratched both my itches. I have to start selling one of these days! Or at least quit buying! I am out of room! i'll start tripping over them and knock one over breaking a head stock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 If it's like my H150, the label will be on the underside of the control cover plate.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Thank you. I've had many Heritage guiters over the years. Some had labels. Some didn't. Some had labels with no signatures. Like Gobson ~ all over the frigging board! I'm glad I got this 2003. I'm old school. Hoping a little extra 'care' was put into the build knowing it was a custom order for a friend of Ren Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 5 hours ago, LK155 said: If it's like my H150, the label will be on the underside of the control cover plate.... Transparent blue and the serial number doesn't match. Must have gotten switched at some time. Might be worth a call to Ren to see if he would make you a new sticker with the correct information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Just now, golferwave said: Transparent blue and the serial number doesn't match. Must have gotten switched at some time. Might be worth a call to Ren to see if he would make you a new sticker with the correct information. Sorry, I wasn't paying close enough attention. The sticker Lyle posted from his 20th anniversary, and what an example it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 ALSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Here are some examples of the different shades of ALSB. Heritage In Almond Sunburst | Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 The color depends on who's mixing and shooting, and how that chemistry takes to the individual piece of wood. Back in the day, finishes could be all over the place. My money's on ALSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Both of these are Almond sunburst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 WOW! Thanks my HOC experts! I really appreciate your combined wealth of experience! i'm glad I picked this guitar up. No plans to change electronics, but I do have a Gibby Historic Bridge and Tailpiece I might pull out of the closet. Glad to be a 'legit' member of HOC again. Hi Milliniuim! 😵 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, michaeljames said: WOW! Thanks my HOC experts! I really appreciate your combined wealth of experience! i'm glad I picked this guitar up. No plans to change electronics, but I do have a Gibby Historic Bridge and Tailpiece I might pull out of the closet. Glad to be a 'legit' member of HOC again. Hi Milliniuim! 😵 Were you able to check the label yet? I'm placing my money on ALSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Not yet, should arrive today or tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 4/3/2024 at 3:14 AM, High Flying Bird said: Both of these are Almond sunburst. Bird...I always thought that one was a Chestnut Burst, a fairly rare but stunning Heritage color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 You're right, Rob. That looks a lot more like my Chestnut Burst Millie LE but with even more red in the middle.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljames Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 Almond Burst. Label Identifies. I want to thank nicknickhall and martygrass. And everyone else who opined. This is a sweet guitar! Notice the work of Pete Moreno. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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