Heritage Guitars

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I've always wanted one, but by the time I get the top and options I want, I can buy a similar Gibson.

The first thing I'd do to any Heritage is strip the hardware and put on an ABR-1 and a lightweight tailpiece. Then we'd see how stiff it is. Bet it's much closer.
 
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Everyone probably knows they are made in the same factory that Gibson used to occupy (Kalamazoo, MI). That's appealing! I'd like to try one.
 
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The first thing I'd do to any Heritage is strip the hardware and put on an ABR-1 and a lightweight tailpiece.
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It's my understanding that Heritage basically custom builds to order - including the client's choice of hardware.

I'll bet brentrocks knows. Ask him.
 
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Was wondering if Heritage was going to buy Gibson a few months back. Things would have gotten interesting.
 
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Was wondering if Heritage was going to buy Gibson a few months back.
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Considering Heritage was just sold a year ago, not likely.
Also, they didn't have the deep pockets to buy Gibson Brands - the corporation.
And very few companies would be interested in buying a company whose money problems were very large and well known.
 
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One of the main draws for me is that they are built in one of the old Gibson factories and the depth of guitar building knowledge there. I was just looking on Reverb last night at H150's. There were a few used selling under $2000 in varying condition, but most were over $2000 and from $2100-$2600ish new, depending on options. $2600 is Gibson R7 and R8 plaintop money, used of course. If I found a nice used H150 at around $1700 or less I might buy one.

I'm not sure what makes me uneasy at $2k. I know they're built very well and I like the traditional build features and the Michigan hard maple tops like the original 50's bursts. Most of them advertise one piece Honduran Mahogany bodies as well, another plus for me. I just feel like if I can get an equivalent Gibson Standard, Classic or Traditional that I should do that, even though I'm drawn to so much of the Heritage history and materials. I'll probably just have to take the plunge someday.
 
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Jeff_H said:
One of the main draws for me is that they are built in one of the old Gibson factories and the depth of guitar building knowledge there. I was just looking on Reverb last night at H150's. There were a few used selling under $2000 in varying condition, but most were over $2000 and from $2100-$2600ish new, depending on options. $2600 is Gibson R7 and R8 plaintop money, used of course. If I found a nice used H150 at around $1700 or less I might buy one.

I'm not sure what makes me uneasy at $2k. I know they're built very well and I like the traditional build features and the Michigan hard maple tops like the original 50's bursts. Most of them advertise one piece Honduran Mahogany bodies as well, another plus for me. I just feel like if I can get an equivalent Gibson Standard, Classic or Traditional that I should do that, even though I'm drawn to so much of the Heritage history and materials. I'll probably just have to take the plunge someday.
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I paid $2500 for my R7 burst, so I get your point about spending that much on a production Heritage and I feel the same way.
 
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Yep, I paid $2600 for my R7 in VOS Pelham Blue. There aren't many R7 bursts, so you found a really good deal. Have any pics handy? I'd like to see it.
 
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Headstock always struck me as fugly but that wouldn't stop me. I just never come across Heritage around here. Almost drove across state to a big Heritage dealer a couple years back to check out a H535 that was selling for a too good to be true price. I called the dealer to see if I could get them to hold it for a few hours but it was already sold.

The thing that scares me the most about Heritage is that every one that I've seen posted by Brentrocks in the Trading post forum seems to have a repaired neck break ... :D
 
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The thing that scares me the most about Heritage is that every one that I've seen posted by Brentrocks in the Trading post forum seems to have a repaired neck break ... :D
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And why is this a problem? A repaired neck is usually even stronger.
 
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ICTGoober said:
And why is this a problem? A repaired neck is usually even stronger.
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Since apparently it wasn't obvious enough ... it was a bit of sarcasm.
That said, I personally would prefer to NOT buy a guitar with a repaired break. But if it were professionally done and not unsightly, and a real good deal, I wouldn't rule it out.
 
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I think Brent buys all the ones from the factory that are broken on site or during shipping and then returned to Heritage.
 
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Jeff_H said:
Yep, I paid $2600 for my R7 in VOS Pelham Blue. There aren't many R7 bursts, so you found a really good deal. Have any pics handy? I'd like to see it.
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This is the only one on my tablet and I'm too tired to sift through my dropbox account.
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These are really well built guitars. I took a tour through the Heritage factory (the original Gibson guitar factory) in Kalamazoo, Michigan a number of years ago. I was blown away. If you are ever in Michigan, it's worth a stop.
 
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chadd said:
This is the only one on my tablet and I'm too tired to sift through my dropbox account.
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Ahh, that is a great looking finish, and I tend to like a finish or options that might be non traditional for a model. You use my brand of strings too. I like the CM pure nickel, and the nickel wound that you have. I run the 9-46 gauge. Light top, heavy bottom....the exact opposite I prefer in my women!
 
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