It's All About The Horn

[JNEELY]

I'll keep this really brief. What's electric guitar really about? Well, it's a male dominated genre of musical instrument that delivers POWER and FORM to ALL types of popular music. Yes, it has a few really talented female artist do come to mind. For instance, Jess Greenberg. She is really exceptional! An amazing talent. But 6 string wizards like her, are few and far between. So, the world of lead electric guitar giants is dominated by dudes. Dudes. Sling a a guitar around some guy's neck and he will likely wear it down low with the neck somewhat pointing skyward. That's what dudes do. So, please share your honest opinions. Of the these two horn shapes, which one looks like it's ready for business?  I think you know I am getting at. Dear Heritage, you have, and always have had, a HORN problem. Do you see the issue? It's rock thing mainly. Most of the rock guys out there like to rock hard, not semi-hard. End of story. Don't take me word for it though, reach out to Jess and ask her which one she prefers. 

[Spectrum13]

The early 150's had the same horn and Heritage was asked to change it. If your next post is about the headstock, it works better and Heritage was not sued over it. Most of us on the HOC appreciate function over form.  

Edited August 17 by Spectrum13

[TalismanRich]

Yeah, it's the horn that's going to make or break a guitar.    You simply can't play a guitar if the horn doesn't have the exact dimensions of that someone drew up 70 years ago and endorsed by a Youtube personality.   Sorry,  I don't get your point other than trying to start a pissing match.    

Oh yeah,  that horn of which you speak has changed numerous times over the years at that "other company".   

Personally,  I think it's the silly poker chip that is holding back the Les Paul player from being successful.   Seriously,  if the stupid guitar player has to stop, look down at the front of his guitar and decide if he's playing rhythm or "treble",  he needs to find another occupation.   Speaking of which,  how exactly do you play "treble"?   Does that mean you can only use the notes on the treble clef?   

[Vanschoyck]

It's funny, I don't see that when I look at a guitar.  I see a slim waist and a round bottom.

[JeffB]

Eye roll.

Anyway 

While Im here, check out Tori Slusher. 

 

[JB2000]

BTW that's a Collings....

[Steiner]

Not my thing but, total respect earned.  That’s a very talented guitarist.

[DetroitBlues]

Since you insist on going down this road...

Let's talk about legality....

Gibson sued Heritage over the body shape.... Namely because the first year of H150's were made from unused Gibson Les Paul bodies.  So if you want a Gibson Les Paul body with a Heritage headstock, look for a 1988/1989 H150 (can't remember the exact year of production start)

Gibson sued because it was their body design... So Heritage changed it ever so slightly to avoid the lawsuit as well as some other "design" restrictions of the time they had with Heritage.

In recent years, when new leaders at Gibson decided to go at just about everyone, including Heritage, most of those restrictions were eliminated thanks to the deep pockets of Bandlab.

However, I personally believe the sharp cutaway of the 1st gen H140 was the most "accessible" cutaway for the singlecut, solidbody guitar style.

Edited August 18 by DetroitBlues

[JB2000]

oops... Eastman

[bolero]

I think this is one of the dumbest posts I've ever read

not only that, there's a LEGAL reason they can't use the Gibson shaped horn

[nuke]

My H150 is horny enough.  My Les Paul likes to sneak to the naughty websites when no one is looking. 

[Gitfiddler]

11 hours ago, nuke said:

My H150 is horny enough.  My Les Paul likes to sneak to the naughty websites when no one is looking. 

I almost spit out my coffee when I read this.   

[DavesNotHere]

I thought it was all about the bass.

[ElNumero]

On 8/17/2026 at 2:47 PM, JNEELY said:

I'll keep this really brief. What's electric guitar really about? Well, it's a male dominated genre of musical instrument that delivers POWER and FORM to ALL types of popular music. Yes, it has a few really talented female artist do come to mind. For instance, Jess Greenberg. She is really exceptional! An amazing talent. But 6 string wizards like her, are few and far between. So, the world of lead electric guitar giants is dominated by dudes. Dudes. Sling a a guitar around some guy's neck and he will likely wear it down low with the neck somewhat pointing skyward. That's what dudes do. So, please share your honest opinions. Of the these two horn shapes, which one looks like it's ready for business?  I think you know I am getting at. Dear Heritage, you have, and always have had, a HORN problem. Do you see the issue? It's rock thing mainly. Most of the rock guys out there like to rock hard, not semi-hard. End of story. Don't take me word for it though, reach out to Jess and ask her which one she prefers. 

Never heard of her. But there are plenty of female shredders out there. 

[ElNumero]

On 8/19/2026 at 2:57 AM, bolero said:

I think this is one of the dumbest posts I've ever read

not only that, there's a LEGAL reason they can't use the Gibson shaped horn

But they did!!

[ElNumero]

On 8/19/2026 at 2:57 AM, bolero said:

I think this is one of the dumbest posts I've ever read

not only that, there's a LEGAL reason they can't use the Gibson shaped horn

Your just aggravated over tariffs that’s gonna make your next Heritage more expensive!!!  😂

Edited 48 minutes ago by ElNumero