Gitfiddler Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 OK, the Mrs. is really cool with my addiction. Heck, she's a singer, so I get a pass...sometimes. Mini-Review: The H-550 is a fantastic instrument. This is a 25.5 scale 1995 that has been well used, gigged and enjoyed by its previous owner. I spent the greater part of Friday night cleaning, adjusting, polishing and re-stringing it. (Virtuoso to the rescue!) Babs has a bunch of nicks and bumps on her but man, she plays and sounds great. It has the bottom end of a Golden Eagle and the snap of a Sweet 16 PLUS the rich, tonal breadth of a 24.75 scale 575. The dual Schallers sound wonderful in this guitar. At some point in its 15 years a bone nut was installed. This is my first roller type bridge and I really like it on this instrument. I plugged it into a Boogie MK IV, SF Deluxe Rever, Blues Deluxe, Blues Jr. and Champ II..........No feedback!! Woo-Hoo!! This 550 has more of a Benson-tone than any other Heritage archtop I've ever played. That is probably due to the laminate top and back (1 pc maple!) that is similar to the master's signature Ibanez guitars. (My OTHER favorite archtop gits for louder than usual hollowbody live playing) Thanks for playing along with me. I had a little fun with ya'll because this is a fun gitfiddle. I highly recommend checking out a 550 if you get a chance. Peace. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 My wife actually told me I could have/buy as many as I want, just as long as I have the space. Anyone have a basement they can sell me? You're a Lucky Man! I'm not too sure about basements; I did see many garage sales at the last PSP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ah, a 550. A fantastic looking 550. Whoa! These are easy to fall in love with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 That one is a looker for sure, congrats ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Guit - those blonds are too sexy to pass by. Very nice acquisition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 OMG!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Babs looks as good as you say she plays. You can hold your breath as long as you can, but eventually need take a breath (of good GAS) I think the going rate for a basement rental is a few heritages. Landlords always pay for moving . . . *snicker* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shook494 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Love that back side:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro-fusion Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Nice! Did you get that one from Action Music in Virginia? They had a blonde 550 in stock awhile back that I was tempted to get. I just don't play enough hollowbody stuff to warrant it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 All kidding aside, GOT to love those Big Blondes! Looks to be a stone player, Tim! Nice acquisition for the harem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 AWESOME Tim, just awesome! You said she has some battle scars, but heck if I can find them. GREAT catch, and play her in good health!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 All kidding aside, GOT to love those Big Blondes! Looks to be a stone player, Tim! Nice acquisition for the harem! Thanks, Professor! Speaking of the harem... ........I just updated my album:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 AWESOME Tim, just awesome! You said she has some battle scars, but heck if I can find them. GREAT catch, and play her in good health!!! Thanks Kuz, She's a player, with ample buckle rash on her backside, but thanks to the light finish, her boo-boos don't show up. As soon as I start playing her however, all of her beauty comes out in glorious thick tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks, Professor!Speaking of the harem... ........I just updated my album:D Oh YEA! It's good to be the king... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Speaking of the harem... ........I just updated my album:D Bull hockey! Where is the 535 and 157? You might be able to hide them from your pistol toting wife but we know about them. The Guit has more Heritages than anyone besides Heritage, Wolfe's & Brent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 The Guit has more Heritages than anyone besides Heritage, Wolfe's & Brent. I think, in Brent's case, the qualifier of the present perfect tense "has had" is certainly more appropriate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Bull hockey! Where is the 535 and 157? You might be able to hide them from your pistol toting wife but we know about them. The Guit has more Heritages than anyone besides Heritage, Wolfe's & Brent. The other gits are in my gallery, but Jay is and always will be the true Heritage King. Speaking of my pistol toting wife, she still laughs whenever I show her your 'Gangsta-Bird' photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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