JWALKER Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I would love to hear from everyone about how long they have owned their oldest Heritage guitar, and especially how your oldest Heritage guitar is holding up now. Does is still sound as good as the day you got it, or does it sound better? Have you had any major issues with your older H guitar. Is your oldest Heritage your favorite guitar, or do you constantly change guitars-looking for next greatest guitar ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpatty Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 1999 Heritage H 150 CM Black Translucent- customized with Sperzel Locking tuners; tonepros bridge and tailpiece; Bare Knuckle Miracle Man Pups; black speed knobs, tusq xl nut- AWESOME! no problems- keeps getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 "C", oldie but goodie HFT445 acoustic. gets better w/age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 19 year old H140 (1991). Plays awesome. My father in law's 1985 also plays like a dream. I haven't made it up there to try the 1984 A serial, but I look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Well.....my oldest is a HFT 450 from 1985. the 20th Ann H 150 is from 2005 the H 170 is a 2003 the H 137 is a 2010 the 357 is a 2010 and the H 525 is a 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The oldest I've had was a '99 Prospect. Awesome guitar. Sounded great, felt great. Only sold it because I had a Custom Prospect made. I would imagine that all the Heritages hold up as well as any guitar, if not better. They're made from top of the line woods, by uber experienced luthiers. Why would they not hold up? Then again, any guitar that is abused is going to have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWALKER Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Get out, Brent! Seriously, You are my hero. Do you need a babysitter for all those beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrat Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I have not had mine long but it is an 03 and holding up beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrosnan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I haven't had mine long but it's a 1986 model. Signed by the early builders / founders. Moats, Duelos, Lamb, and Paige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Mine is a 1994 Golden Eagle. The natural finish, (I don't think they were doing antique natural back then) has mellowed into a beautiful aged patina. The tone has "opened up" beautifully. It is still in dead mint and pristine condition . . . even though it has been my go to axe for quite some time. It's also my sentimental favorite as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 My favorite to play is my '92 H-150CM. But any one of mine that I pick up is awesome. I'd tend to prefer mine with some miles on them, but then again... the stuff coming out of Heritage right now is nothing short of extraordinary. '92 H-150 CM Flametop ASB '00 H-150 CM Classic VSB '89 H-140 CM Trans Red '94 H-157 Tuxedo '99 Eagle Centurion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Currently, I think 1995. Oldest I've ever owned was a 1986. The H-137D just keeps on going. I'm thinking of having the pups replaced with HRWs with coil-taps and putting locking tuners on it. Not that it needs it, just bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The oldest heritage is...ME! According to my wife, my tone and attitude has gotten worse. I'm cranky, stubborn and have aches and pains in places that I never knew existed inside my body. Oh wait, you wanted to know about my oldest Heritage gitfiddle?! My bad! It's a '93 Golden Eagle OSB that is the sweetest sounding instrument in my humble stable. Now GET OFF MY LAWN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The oldest heritage is...ME! According to my wife, my tone and attitude has gotten worse. I'm cranky, stubborn and have aches and pains in places that I never knew existed inside my body. Oh wait, you wanted to know about my oldest Heritage gitfiddle?! My bad! It's a '93 Golden Eagle OSB that is the sweetest sounding instrument in my humble stable. Now GET OFF MY LAWN!! Clint Eastwood . . . Gran Torino. Of course you do realize that I'm still lusting after that '93 OSB Golden Eagle . . . don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Clint Eastwood . . . Gran Torino. Of course you do realize that I'm still lusting after that '93 OSB Golden Eagle . . . don't you? If I sell it to you, you better not put a big ass spoiler on the back of it, like all the other zipper-heads do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 If I sell it to you, you better not put a big ass spoiler on the back of it, like all the other zipper-heads do! LMAO.. . . . his lines are instant classics!!! I backed off of my original intentions of having Heritage do my Golden Eagle in an OSB similar to your '93. As you saw in my NGW post . . . I went with the sunset sunburst. We'll see what happens. I'm pretty sure I'm going to love it. But I'm also pretty sure I'm still going to love your '93 GE too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unikh550 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 My '98 Custom H-550 that I put a Gibson Charlie Christian on. Thought mine would be the only Antique Cherry Burst out there, but I've seen several others since. None has as much flame, though. Has made believers of people who've never heard of Heritage. Sounds better on and off stage than ever, although the pots on the CC wear out every three years or so- nothing to do with the company, since the pickup was mine, not theirs. Don't know if they'll build guitars without inlay, knobs, pickguard, or pickups as they did for me, to save a ton of money (cost $1,500, new), but am glad they did for me because it is the closest thing possible to Barney Kessel's guitar.- Charles Bevell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteraltongreen Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I would love to hear from everyone about how long they have owned their oldest Heritage guitar, and especially how your oldest Heritage guitar is holding up now. Does is still sound as good as the day you got it, or does it sound better? Have you had any major issues with your older H guitar. Is your oldest Heritage your favorite guitar, or do you constantly change guitars-looking for next greatest guitar ever? Hi JWalker, Good question.My oldest Heritage is a C140CM,which I bought in 1986.( c number ) It looks like new,it's been played a lot.I always look after my instruments,after all,they are the tools of my trade,and I keep them in tip top condition.I never lend them out,and they live in their cases in an even temperature.The maple cap is perfect,the mahogany back has some slight age checking,and the centre joint is now more prominent,probably due to shrinkage of the wood.The H575 ( e number ) is also in great condition.Some minor scratches on the pickguard.No dings or divots.Being a carved top,the acoustic sound is spot on,woody & precise,with good projection.The electric sound warm & mellow.So,in answer to the question 'does it sound as good ?' The answer is no.It sounds better. Favourite ? I play the H575 much more than the C140,but I love the look of the little solid.I've bought guitars since the Heritages,usually to do specific jobs.They are all good quality,and play great,but the Heritages are special.My oldest guitar,an Epiphone from 1932 still looks & plays great.Next purchase ? A sweet 16 to end my days with ! Peter Alton Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I play the H575 much more than the C140Same story here, PAG. My 140 does get some play but the 575 gets the lionshare hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWALKER Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hello to everyone. I have just purchased a 1986 H-140 CMV off E-bay. I have got to stay away from that site. I think I got a good deal. The seller in the original description stated that and I quote "guitar is like brand new", ,but after I am locked into my bid, I see where the seller mentions some belt rash issues in a question posed to him. So, I am hoping that this baby will be in good shape. I will post pictures when I get her. Question: Does Heritage refinish and or service their guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWALKER Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 PAG, Your great guitars are enough to make even Brent, Barry, Chico, and Fred Z blush. What a great collection you have. and oh yes, I love your 63 Fender Deluxe also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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