Guest mgoetting Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 It seems like the H137 should cost quite a bit less than the H140. Isn't it simpler to make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 It seems like the H137 should cost quite a bit less than the H140. Isn't it simpler to make? The difference in material is negligible. The only place that would be 'simpler' is lack of a carved top on the 137. The same work has to go into the rest of the body, the neck, fretboard, headstock, componentry, frets, finish. I wouldn't expect to see a meaningful drop off unless the quality of make drops off too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mgoetting Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 The difference in material is negligible. The only place that would be 'simpler' is lack of a carved top on the 137. The same work has to go into the rest of the body, the neck, fretboard, headstock, componentry, frets, finish. I wouldn't expect to see a meaningful drop off unless the quality of make drops off too. Is the binding time consuming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Is the binding time consuming? More time than if not but there is also the finishing necessary on the edges of the slab guitar too that wouldn't be done if bound. Six in one hand, half a dozen in the other. Multiply binding can be pretty involved though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 More time than if not but there is also the finishing necessary on the edges of the slab guitar too that wouldn't be done if bound. Six in one hand, half a dozen in the other. Multiply binding can be pretty involved though. Not really 6 in one hand, half a dozen in the other. The binding is more work... but it isn't THAT much more work. More lost skin. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 It seems like the H137 should cost quite a bit less than the H140. Isn't it simpler to make? List prices in the 2010 price list are ... H-137 (2nd ed.) ..$2570 H-140 (2nd ed.)....$ 2940 and... H-150...$2990 These are only list prices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mgoetting Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 List prices in the 2010 price list are ... H-137 (2nd ed.) ..$2570 H-140 (2nd ed.)....$ 2940 and... H-150...$2990 These are only list prices.. That seems like a reasonable spread between the two. Now I'm surprised the H-150 is almost the same as the H-140. Where did you get the price list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 That seems like a reasonable spread between the two. Now I'm surprised the H-150 is almost the same as the H-140. Where did you get the price list? Heritage picture price list January 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Doesn't the 140 have a maple top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Doesn't the 140 have a maple top? Yes , curly maple also. the 140 is a slightly thinner body and dots instead of traps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yes , curly maple also. the 140 is a slightly thinner body and dots instead of traps.. I was comparing to the 137 which doesn't have the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I was comparing to the 137 which doesn't have the cap. Oh... nevermind.. but yeah.. the 140 has a curly maple top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I was comparing to the 137 which doesn't have the cap. I misspoke. All 137s except Brent's custom DC.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 That seems like a reasonable spread between the two. Now I'm surprised the H-150 is almost the same as the H-140. Where did you get the price list? Shouldn't be too surprising. They are almost identical. The difference being about a half inch of mahogany and some trap inlays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 List prices in the 2010 price list are ... H-137 (2nd ed.) ..$2570 H-140 (2nd ed.)....$ 2940 and... H-150...$2990 These are only list prices.. WOW!! Brent gave me a GREAT DEAL on my 137!! Holy CRap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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