brentrocks Posted Sunday at 01:26 PM Posted Sunday at 01:26 PM I was DEFINITELY NOT in the market for a new guitar!!! I had just sold an extraordinary H157 to a good friend of mine a couple months ago, so I knew how awesome these new Custom Core H157s are. Then I go poking around on the Sweetwater’s website, looking at what new Heritage Guitars they’ve got in….and I see it A beautiful SILVERBURST H157!! And is was a demo! Normally a $4400 guitar, marked down to $3200!!! Only 8.5 lbs!!! ”I really can’t afford this”. “I really don’t need it” Throw common sense into the wind….i had to get it. More pics and a full review to follow!! 3
golferwave Posted Sunday at 02:00 PM Posted Sunday at 02:00 PM Great score Brent! Every one of us knows what you just experienced, we've been there many times ourselves. Enjoy! 1
Spectrum13 Posted Sunday at 03:23 PM Posted Sunday at 03:23 PM Why not post the photos in color? 😀Post a report when you receive it please. 2
ElChoad Posted Sunday at 04:27 PM Posted Sunday at 04:27 PM I'm glad you got it. It has been tempting me for a few days, and I have been pretty close to pulling the trigger on it. I even had it in my cart a couple times. You have saved my life. Many thanks, and cony! 1
DetroitBlues Posted Monday at 02:52 AM Posted Monday at 02:52 AM It’s okay Brent, I’m sure you’ll break even in a month or two when you sell it.
Gitfiddler Posted Monday at 08:29 PM Posted Monday at 08:29 PM 17 hours ago, DetroitBlues said: It’s okay Brent, I’m sure you’ll break even in a month or two when you sell it. 1
rockabilly69 Posted Tuesday at 03:57 AM Posted Tuesday at 03:57 AM Well you've always loved Silverbursts, so there you go. Way to go on the score Brent! 1
V23505 Posted Tuesday at 11:53 AM Posted Tuesday at 11:53 AM This looks fantastic. Interested to hear the tone report. @brentrocks mahogany or maple top? 1
brentrocks Posted Tuesday at 12:00 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 12:00 PM 6 minutes ago, V23505 said: This looks fantastic. Interested to hear the tone report. @brentrocks mahogany or maple top? Mahogany 3
brentrocks Posted Wednesday at 09:42 PM Author Posted Wednesday at 09:42 PM It’s here!! OMG ITS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL But I have to go to a 50th birthday party Maybe I’ll get it switched over to 9s and setup tomorrow night? STAY TUNED….. 1
brentrocks Posted yesterday at 11:04 PM Author Posted yesterday at 11:04 PM I finally was able to spend some time with the Heritage tonight. I took off the factory 10s, put on a fresh set of 9s and did a full setup along with fretboard conditioning. This H157 displays all the signs of Heritage’s top tier quality and construction. Fit and finish are great!! Fret work (PLEKED from the factory) is great too!! Electronics are also great quality. Low friction pots. Switchcraft toggle and jack. Heritage pickups. I don’t know the specs on these new Heritage pickups. They call them 225 Classic Hot Pickups. To me, they sound like an Alnico 4 or 5. They sound really good!! The neck is a beefy 50s carve. Feels great. Not a baseball bat. Only 8lbs 6ozs! So light for a 157! Tone and playability are both superb. Warm, rich tone. It’s an amazing guitar!! 3
pressure Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago On 7/20/2025 at 8:26 AM, brentrocks said: I was DEFINITELY NOT in the market for a new guitar!!! In what universe is this statement true. 1
zguitar71 Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Cool lights in the guitar cubby! Silver burst is definitely unique and had your name all over it. 1
golferwave Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago That is just a superb guitar Brent! You need to take the oath to never sell that one, 8lbs 6oz is insanely light for an LP custom style guitar, and as we age that becomes more and more important. Enjoy your new beauty! 2
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