Heritage Guitars - What's Your Opinion

[The Dali]

Re: Heritage Guitars - What's Your Opinion

I haven't played one, but I find the "butt-ugly" headstock comments hilarious. I think what you are really trying to say is "the headstock looks different from a Gibson". Overall, they aren't that much different:

They are all similar. The Heritage is a little skinnier than Gibson with a point. The Hamer has a less-defined open page. But, I mean, good Lord, what do you want them to do?

Now, THIS is an ugly headstock:

 

[ItsaBass]

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Overall, they aren't that much different:

Are you blind?

 

[The Dali]

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Ha, not blind. I can see the differences, but they are more alike than different when you think about the various types of headstocks out there.

 

[KeeperOS]

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Heh, I have neither love nor hate for Gibson headstocks but the Heritage one is too thin for my tastes. The Hamer looks totally fine to me.

That Yamaha one though, SHEESH!!!

 

[JordanM82]

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that's one very, interesting headstock on the yamaha... not really my thing...

 

[brunogio]

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I had one for a few months that was a LP Goldtop version. I liked it fine but sold it to fund the purchase of a Gibson Goldtop.

Why? It came down to the neck profile which actually reminded me of the 1981 LP I used to own. I liked it OK but loved the Gibson neck.

Now if I didn't have the Gibsons I would like the Heritage just fine. It's a well made guitar and certainlhy much better than the newer low end stuff of Gibsons that I've tested out recently.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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I... Actually like that Yamaha headstock.

 

[JOLLY]

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I... Actually like that Yamaha headstock.

What time did you start drinking today?

 

[TheLivingDead]

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What time did you start drinking today?

8AM WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT

 

[CTN]

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TLD, you have the worst taste in guitar design/guitar colours, and for that, you should be shot through the head with a tank cannon.

but I still wuvs you

 

[TheLivingDead]

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I love em all!

 

[indie folk guy]

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I would vote for the Heritage, but it comes down to personal preference I also prefer G&L over Fender.

I think for the money Heritage makes a better crafted, better playing, and better sounding instrument that's my opinion though. I have played a lot of Gibsons and I just don't think many of them play that well or have the same level of craftsmanship or attention to detail. Same problem with modern Fenders.

I have yet to play a Heritage or G&L that ever disappointed me. You don't buy a fine guitar to resell it, even a modern Fender or Gibson loses value the second you take it home. Just because no one is familiar with a brand name doesn't mean it isn't a superior product. But of course again it boils down to personal preference. Heritage is a small company chances are they'd build you the guitar you wanted if you asked.

 

[The Owl]

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I would take a haritage any day over a gibson les paul. and this coming from a guy that has owned 3 Gibson Les Pauls and currently has a Les Paul custom. Heritages are awesome guitars

Agreed! Not a current Heritage owner but have tried a few and they are in EVERY respect far superior to Gibsons! They fit and finish, tone and construction quality is miles beyond where Gibson is now. Personally I like the ES-335 styled ones but man if they made an SG styled axe as a neck-thru, I'd really be interested.

And to those who dismiss Heritage purely on the basis of "It's not a Gibson maaaannnnn", I say the following, "Just for freakin' once, try listening with your EARS not your eyes.".

 

[alteredbeast]

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ill take a heritage headstock over an epi head all day. having stated that, the heritage head is not appealing to me.

 

[JOLLY]

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[CTN]

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Jolly always has the most useful, thought-provoking, informative, educational and profound posts here.

I for one cherish his contributions.

 

[jmh151]

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I played one. It felt different than a Gibson, that it was better made than a Gibson, like a PRS Stripped 58 or SC 245

 

[dmandude123455]

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I... Actually like that Yamaha headstock.

Go in the corner and think about what you just said.



I've never played one but I've heard good things up was wazoo about Heritages.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Guess what.

I LIKE IT EVEN MORE NOW

 

[Sprinter]

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My experience with Heritage guitars has been with semi-hollow models. I've owned a pair of Heritage H-535's. The first one was an early model. It was a nice guitar, but it lacked that special something that made me want to keep it. The second one is an '09 H-535 25th Anniversary model and it's an amazing guitar! Heritage is like all brands of guitars, they need to be judged individually.