Heritage Accent introduces new model. Made in China.

[brentrocks]

https://mannys.com/products/heritage-guitars/ascent-plus-collection-limited-edition-h-150-ash-top-fr-electric-guitar-matte-black/

 

 

I gotta admit, I am very, very interested in something like this!

 

But

 

For a Chinese made guitar, I believe the price point is far too high for what it is?

 

Am I wrong?  

 

I love the look, I love the options that it has on it, but I think it is a little bit overpriced, IMO. 

 

I would like to know what kind of neck carve it has on it. I’m assuming it probably has a slimmer, 60s style neck on it?

 

I think it’s beautiful! I really do. I think Heritage is just fishing right now, trying to see what the market will withstand. It probably cost them $150 to make that Guitar, so they are testing the waters so to speak. At least that’s how I see it.

 

[Spectrum13]

Sir Brently,

 

   $1,200 in 2026 vs $1800 for a US built H150 in 2006, don't know what the currency conversion is but that is not a bolt on neck and these features are arguably something preferable.   Without hands and ears on it it's hard to make a value judgment. Best not sell something short just because of where it was built.  

[brentrocks]

I would like to be able to take one for a test drive.  
 

 

[TalismanRich]

$1200 isn't unreasonable.   Not all Chinese shops are the same.   An Eastman SB59 made in China is $2000.   It's not the same guitar as an AliExpress Chibson Les Paul for $250.

If they are using a genuine Floyd Rose 1000,  that's a couple of hundred bills right there.  It looks like they are using a traditional headstock, not a scarf joint.   I do like the way they are doing the neck joint on the Ascent+.