Jazzpunk Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 525 owners, can the 525 be taken to '11'? Could it handle a fuzz pedal, volume cranked in a three piece situation without howling feedback? I want to outfit a guitar with p90's and am considering either a 525 or another 535 so thoughts/feedback appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I throw a lot of gain at my 525 and the feedback is really not that bad...this is in a basement environment though....not really able to push the volume. I have, when nobody is home, cranked it a lot and as long as i am not facing the amp, and am about 15-20 ft away, it is a-ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks for the review Brent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've got an ES-137, which I believe is similar to the 525; I don't get any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've got an ES-137, which I believe is similar to the 525; I don't get any feedback. i think if it had hummbuckers the feedback would MUCH worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine's got buckers in it. No problems so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine's got buckers in it. No problems so far... no kidding...when i had that '64 Byrdland...the feedback was [glow=red,2,300]HORRIBLE[/glow]!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJonathan Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 ...I crank mine every chance possible. No feedback issues at all. The 525 is one of Heritage's finest! That said, keep in mind it is a completely different beast from the 535. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 ...I crank mine every chance possible. No feedback issues at all. The 525 is one of Heritage's finest! That said, keep in mind it is a completely different beast from the 535. Can you elaborate on the 'different beast' description? What type of music do you feel the 525 is best suited for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mine's got buckers in it. No problems so far... The 137 is a semi hollow, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well as I own both... The 525 can handle a surprising amount of gain & volume, BUT a fuzz pedal is better suited to the 535 with p-90s. 525 = straight up jazz, old school chicago blues 535 p-90 = rock, blues, jazz/fusion. what ever a 535 can do but better (cause it's got p-90s) (that said I can't imagine getting rid of either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 What's a 525???!!! There appears to be no reference to them on the Heritage site ??? Oh... :this_thread_is_useless_withou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 What's a 525???!!! There appears to be no reference to them on the Heritage site ??? A 525 is ten less than a 535. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 The 525 just made the newest posting on Ren's picture list so it should be listed as a model in the future. What amps are you guys using that like working with the P90's? Mine kind of likes a Ac15 sound when clean or dirty but needs to be loud with El 34, 7591s not so good. I have a 6V6 coming based on sound clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 What's a 525???!!! There appears to be no reference to them on the Heritage site It's like an H575, but it's thinner. I also think the top is laminated. The 137 is a semi hollow, correct? Yes--but I'm referring to a G-word ES-137, and not the Heritage H137. http://www.royalmusicny.com/store/images/T/es137.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It's like an H575, but it's thinner. I also think the top is laminated. Mongo like 525s! Thank you for the porn TS. Looks like I need to build another stable. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y52/ebmmquilt/525/P1010052.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 More porn!!! Is it my Birthday ?!?!?! What Sweet guitars! I'm in love! Well, lust. Perhaps love after PSPII. A guy has to hold back something. Are they solid or laminated tops? Thank you for the GAS Gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it is a laminated top there should be at least 2 525s at PSP II....you can certainly give mine a try if you wish ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 it is a laminated top there should be at least 2 525s at PSP II....you can certainly give mine a try if you wish ;D I'd Love to! To reciprocate in kind, I'll bring along a couple ladies and let you ride them. We'll have FUN! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Yes--but I'm referring to a G-word ES-137, and not the Heritage H137. Yeah I know. My under standing is that the 525 is a hollow body while the Gibby is a semi hollow. I would expect less feedback issues with a semi hollow. How do you like the G 137? Might be another option to look into (runs out of the forum before others start lobbing tomatoes!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well as I own both... The 525 can handle a surprising amount of gain & volume, BUT a fuzz pedal is better suited to the 535 with p-90s. 525 = straight up jazz, old school chicago blues 535 p-90 = rock, blues, jazz/fusion. what ever a 535 can do but better (cause it's got p-90s) (that said I can't imagine getting rid of either). That's just what I was wondering. Thanks Kuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 More porn!!! Is it my Birthday ?!?!?! What Sweet guitars! I'm in love! Well, lust. Perhaps love after PSPII. A guy has to hold back something. Are they solid or laminated tops? Thank you for the GAS Gentlemen. 525 tonal nirvana Porn (clinck on pics to enlarge) and btw don't search to buy, she is home with me!! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 How do you like the G 137? Might be another option to look into (runs out of the forum before others start lobbing tomatoes!). I like it, but I hardly ever play it--it still looks new! I guess I'm more of a "solid-body" type of guitar slinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Brentrocks, that is one good looking H-525, is the top on your H-525 a standard one, or did you opt for the flamier version, with the upcharge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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