GrandpaLarry Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Hello fellow Heritage lovers. I have a question about my H535, which I've only had about two weeks. The label inside the F hole reads; "Heritage Guitars Custom Shop." The instrument appears to be a stock H535 with no custom appointments as far as I can tell. The dealer from whom I purchased my axe is Kevin McDonald, who owns Tema Guitars. He believes that the Custom Shop label is used on guitars that are built to order for the dealer, rather than shipped from existing stock. The serial number on my guitar indicates a build date of day 122, 2005. My calculations make that out to be April 1. An April Fools prank?? Does anyone here have any other info on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferwave Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I believe your dealer may be correct. I had a Goldtop H-150 with an ebony fingerboard and block inlays that had the custom shop tag on the inside of the control cavity cover. Also on your serial number does the number say 122? Heritage starts at 365 and counts down while Gbrand starts at 001 and counts up. If yours is 122 then it would have been made around the first of September. In any event you have a fine instument, and welcome to the HOC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Of the 5 Heritages I've had/have, two had custom shop stickers. And none of my custom ordered guitars have custom shop stickers. And one has no sticker at all. I once asked Ren if they put custom shop stickers inside all the guitars. "Certainly not", was the reply. I think we need to compile a list of questions to ask them this year at the PSP. And GrandPa Larry. Welcome to the forum. Now, where are the pics of the guitar? First cardinal rule in the forum, if you're going to talk about a Heritage, we need to see it. Otherwise, it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 No "Custom Shop" on the Centurions sticker... just lots of signatures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 No "Custom Shop" on the Centurions sticker... just lots of signatures... Fred, obviously you were misled into buying just a STANDARD version Eagle Centurion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Fred, obviously you were misled into buying just a STANDARD version Eagle Centurion. Yeah, I thought that it should have more bling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaLarry Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Here's a photo of my new H535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Oooooh - now that's a FINE looking geetar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 OSB, my favorite Heritage finish. Awesome looking 535 right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 No "Custom Shop" on the Centurions sticker... just lots of signatures... That is the COOLEST Heritage accessory I have ever seen. That is just too awesome. Another reason for me to love the Centurion guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Here's a photo of my new H535 Nice!! Welcome to the HOC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 That 535 is a real keeper! I'm new here too. So far I have really enjoyed myself. The guitar photos are excellent and the people are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Here's a photo of my new H535 Wow, that one is SWEET !!!! And if you have more pics of it to post.... well, we wouldn't stop you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaLarry Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Wow, that one is SWEET !!!! And if you have more pics of it to post.... well, we wouldn't stop you... My pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Great vintage look to that one... and I see that you prefer a WIDE strap. Looks like it would be comfy to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramseybella Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 2008 Custom shop ToneProse Bridge and Tailpiece, Grover tuners, I replaced the Seth Lovers with High order pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 2008 Custom shop ToneProse Bridge and Tailpiece, Grover tuners, I replaced the Seth Lovers with High order pickups. Another nice looking 535. One think I have to say, this group has more lefty's that anyplace I've ever seen! Wonder why that is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 2008 Custom shop ToneProse Bridge and Tailpiece, Grover tuners, I replaced the Seth Lovers with High order pickups. That is a beauty in what looks like Almond Sunburst to me.... .Nice one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Here's a photo of my new H535 Nice catch, Gr'pa Larry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 One think I have to say, this group has more lefty's that anyplace I've ever seen! Wonder why that is.... Clearly, the HOC is a very, very sinister place.... And Larry, that's a beaut! The perfect color for a 535, and that's a really nicely sprayed burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I am a lefty... save for playing guitar. haha. Just learned to play right handed. Just like I had to learn to use right handed scissors and so on. Writing pads with the spirals on the left are still a real pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hello fellow Heritage lovers. I have a question about my H535, which I've only had about two weeks. The label inside the F hole reads; "Heritage Guitars Custom Shop." The instrument appears to be a stock H535 with no custom appointments as far as I can tell. The dealer from whom I purchased my axe is Kevin McDonald, who owns Tema Guitars. He believes that the Custom Shop label is used on guitars that are built to order for the dealer, rather than shipped from existing stock. The serial number on my guitar indicates a build date of day 122, 2005. My calculations make that out to be April 1. An April Fools prank?? Does anyone here have any other info on this? My 2007 535 in Golden Amber has the Custom Shop label, the only reason I can think of why that might be is that particular finish is not listed on the Heritage site, maybe it is only available through a custom order from a dealer ? pics ... and for good measure another very sinister looking 535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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