Ben Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I looked at the descriptions of the this model that I could find on the web, but I don't see any mention of one like this. The info I've seen indicates open coil pickups and cream rather than black trim. It was never sold at retail - it was a prize for a competition in Washington state in 1999 and I got it from the original owner. Thanks in advance for any light you all can shed on this baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cod65 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Lovely. Black binding is rare. I have the same guitar in black with cream bindings. Schaller stock pickups are the norm (2 adjustment screws per side). What you appear to have is a maple top 140 with stock pickups and an unusual custom color combo. Was the contest for wine, or perhaps red apples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 No doubt a custom order. The red really sets the black binding off. Not a huge fan of painted guitars, but that one looks sweet. Is there a white dot on the switch selector? Looks like it in the pic, but guess it could be a reflection. If there is, those could be HRW pickups. Don't really recall what year Ren developed that pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinLizzy Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Is it painted red or cherry stain? I can't tell from the picture. It definitely is pretty - I really like the black binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Welcome to Club 140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookroo1 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 That's a pretty guitar. A little bit different than most that you see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Sweet!! It's amazing the amount of unique Heritages we see..Just when you think you,ve seen about everything, something else pops up!! Nice Catch! I have a 140 and just love it! Rock On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yes, veryyyyy nice. Any chance you can give us more pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 The finish is transparent so I'm not sure if it is a stain or trans red paint. The top has some flame going on. I'll get some better pics up when I get a chance in some decent light. Might not be til March given the weather here in western NY... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squawken Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The finish is transparent so I'm not sure if it is a stain or trans red paint. The top has some flame going on. I'll get some better pics up when I get a chance in some decent light. Might not be til March given the weather here in western NY... Not to de-thread, but where in WNY? I grew up in Cheektowaga-parents still live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Not to de-thread, but where in WNY? I grew up in Cheektowaga-parents still live there. Grew up in Dunkirk/Fredonia, but live up near Barker now along Lake Ontario. Work in Niagara Falls, play in Buffalo and the southtowns. lots of miles.... So, being from Cheektovegas I assume you know Wally at U-Crest - every musician in WNY has gotten a great deal from that guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squawken Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Grew up in Dunkirk/Fredonia, but live up near Barker now along Lake Ontario. Work in Niagara Falls, play in Buffalo and the southtowns. lots of miles.... So, being from Cheektovegas I assume you know Wally at U-Crest - every musician in WNY has gotten a great deal from that guy.... Holy s--- yeah! I took lessons there when I first started almost 30 years ago!! I was just up in WNY a few weeks ago and I visited Airport Music and we were talking about how great a guy Wally is! He used to let me, even as a punk kid, take stuff home and try it out before buying. Grew up on the other side of Dick Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 that is awesome Ben!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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