Heritage Les Paul Arrived Today! *PICS*
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kaknight
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But the guitar is very smooth going into the amp in a very VINTAGE LP kind of way. Having the ebony fretboard also smooths out the tone a bit and seems to add a bit of clarity.
Very much so. I have a PRS with a C5 bridge. I found that the PRS I was always turning the tone down to about 8 when I was on the bridge pup. I also thought that I would have liked a smoother more allman type tone out of this guitar. The C5 really gave a nice scooped tone to my otherwize somewhat neutral PRS. For this guitar, knowing that I would be starting with a LP and therefore already have a vintage tone, i wanted to get something that wouldn't overpower the tone. Talking to Scott, he recommended that I try the CC in the bridge for this. Since I use a tubescreamer and a fender amp, I wanted to keep a higher output type pickup to allow me to drive things a bit more when I need to. My amp, a modded fender with kt66hp tubes, has a lot of bass response, so I didn't need to worry about that aspect as much as some people who turn to the C5. I also wanted to go with something in the neck that was less bright than the 59 in the neck (what i have in the PRS). That lead me to the aIIpro, PG, or Seth. I ruled out the PG, because people were always saying that it was a somewhat top focused pup. In the end I decided on getting the AIIpro based on a couple of good recommendations and because I have heard the seth in several pauls and wasn't sure that it was quite what I was looking for. According the the holy tone chart, the aIIp has a bit more bass response, but hey I don't a seth to compare it to so the jury is out on that one. Of course my AIIpro is covered which isn't standard anyway, so it makes it even harder to compare.Lewguitar said:
But the guitar is very smooth going into the amp in a very VINTAGE LP kind of way. Having the ebony fretboard also smooths out the tone a bit and seems to add a bit of clarity.
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Good choice! I went with the a2 Seth because I wanted an alnico 2 pickup with a little less bass for my neck pickup so the tone didn't get to bassy when I lowered the volume control. It's a little brighter uncovered, but I keep the cover on so it matches the covered CC in the bridge position. Thanks for the details! Lew
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Good choice! I went with the a2 Seth because I wanted an alnico 2 pickup with a little less bass for my neck pickup so the tone didn't get to bassy when I lowered the volume control. It's a little brighter uncovered, but I keep the cover on so it matches the covered CC in the bridge position. Thanks for the details! Lew
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I am jealous. I love that flame and the dark almond burst. Mine definitely would have a toggle switch marker. Looks really good.
So $1600 you say, and you got me thinking man. In willcutt there is an aztec gold hamer monaco I have been drooling for some time now, for ~$1850. But the custom order thing is really cool way to cool!
BTW if I were not to ask for any pickups with my order, would they do me a discount! :laugh2:
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I am jealous. I love that flame and the dark almond burst. Mine definitely would have a toggle switch marker. Looks really good.
So $1600 you say, and you got me thinking man. In willcutt there is an aztec gold hamer monaco I have been drooling for some time now, for ~$1850. But the custom order thing is really cool way to cool!
BTW if I were not to ask for any pickups with my order, would they do me a discount! :laugh2:
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Very Nice looking guitar. I hope it plays and sounds as good as it looks. I hope this thread stays around. I might need to keep it as a foundation in case I end up ordering a simialr one ( I can only hope)
I'm happy you stayed away from zebra stripe flames on this. Every older Les Paul (1958-1960) that I've ever seen doesn't have crazy zebra stripes in 'em. Your top has the right look to it. There's detail if you look at it but nothing that looks liek the Brain Salad ( that I can't stand) Also with the SD Pickups already installed that's great, you don't have to take a new guitar and then start fooling around under the hoop, not that it's a bad thing....
Very Nice looking guitar. I hope it plays and sounds as good as it looks. I hope this thread stays around. I might need to keep it as a foundation in case I end up ordering a simialr one ( I can only hope)
I'm happy you stayed away from zebra stripe flames on this. Every older Les Paul (1958-1960) that I've ever seen doesn't have crazy zebra stripes in 'em. Your top has the right look to it. There's detail if you look at it but nothing that looks liek the Brain Salad ( that I can't stand) Also with the SD Pickups already installed that's great, you don't have to take a new guitar and then start fooling around under the hoop, not that it's a bad thing....
54stratlover
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Sweet guitar!!!! I will have to consider a heritage in my next purchase!
Sweet guitar!!!! I will have to consider a heritage in my next purchase!
kaknight
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The custom order was the way to go for sure. It was less than three months of waiting, and I got what I wanted. I think that if you wanted to get the guitar sans pickups they would cut you a discount. The guys at tonepros (can't say enought positive about that company by the way) owed me a favor so they shipped out one of their bridges to Heritage to put on my guitar. Heritage cut $55 off the order for that. I would say though that I think you are a fool not to get pups in it. I got two floor custom SD pups which would cost me about $160 through Blackrose (which is already a great deal) from Heritage and they only charged me $65!!! Yup $32.50 for each SD covered pickup! You could order the guitar with some pickups and then if you want to, just sell the pickups after you get the guitar.dr.barlo said:
Skullkrusher
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Man, that's a real nice looking guitar. How can they sell those guitars for such a low price if they are using all the good materials? I've been thinking about getting a gibby soon, but after seeing your new guitar......................Im not so sure.
Man, that's a real nice looking guitar. How can they sell those guitars for such a low price if they are using all the good materials? I've been thinking about getting a gibby soon, but after seeing your new guitar......................Im not so sure.
dr.barlo
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Bro, why didn't you tell that before. You are right, I'd be a fool!
Even tho I have 3 sets of PGs, a CC, 2 sets of BB (#1/#2), 1 set of 59's sitting in my drawer, still you are right. I would be ordering something funky just for the heck of it you know!
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Bro, why didn't you tell that before. You are right, I'd be a fool!
Even tho I have 3 sets of PGs, a CC, 2 sets of BB (#1/#2), 1 set of 59's sitting in my drawer, still you are right. I would be ordering something funky just for the heck of it you know!
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kaknight
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I have to admit that the original drive for me to get this guitar was because a good friend of mine got a Gibby LP and I really loved the tone of the guitar. I tried several of them at various guitar stores, and while they were all really nice, they cost a heap of coin. I kept on thinking to myself, well the neck isn't quite what i'd like, and I would definetely want to put in different pickups. Then someone here at the forum recommended I look at heritage guitars. I also really prefer to deal with small boutique companies if I can (I just like to support them as opposed to huge megacorps), and Heritage seemed small and friendly. I got to talk personally to the guy who was going to carve my neck (one of the owners) and talk about various tonewoods with the wood guy. It was fun.
I couldn't even imagine ordering a custom guitar from gibson. It seems like I would be shelling out well over $5000 for what I got from Heritage for just about $1600
Well, every rich yuppie baby boomer has heard of Gibson. When you walk into a guitar store, you see 'em plastered up all over the walls. Heritage is a relatively new company, they aren't owned by any big companies that demand profit, and they don't spend much on marketing. I think that as they are catching on more and more their prices are slowly edging up. Honestly, I think that Heritage guitars are the best deal on the market right now. I think that Gibson is the worst (and I happen to love gibbys myself). I don't think the question should be so much "how come heritage is so cheap?" as much as "how come gibson is so much?"Skullkrusher said:Man, that's a real nice looking guitar. How can they sell those guitars for such a low price if they are using all the good materials? I've been thinking about getting a gibby soon, but after seeing your new guitar......................Im not so sure.
I have to admit that the original drive for me to get this guitar was because a good friend of mine got a Gibby LP and I really loved the tone of the guitar. I tried several of them at various guitar stores, and while they were all really nice, they cost a heap of coin. I kept on thinking to myself, well the neck isn't quite what i'd like, and I would definetely want to put in different pickups. Then someone here at the forum recommended I look at heritage guitars. I also really prefer to deal with small boutique companies if I can (I just like to support them as opposed to huge megacorps), and Heritage seemed small and friendly. I got to talk personally to the guy who was going to carve my neck (one of the owners) and talk about various tonewoods with the wood guy. It was fun.
I couldn't even imagine ordering a custom guitar from gibson. It seems like I would be shelling out well over $5000 for what I got from Heritage for just about $1600
Skullkrusher
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Good Point. Is there a website for the dealer you ordered from? I'm seriously thinking about looking into my own custom heritage now.
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Good Point. Is there a website for the dealer you ordered from? I'm seriously thinking about looking into my own custom heritage now.
kaknight
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www.wolfeguitars.com
Give Jay a call or an email. he's really nice. He'll tell you what he has in stock and help you with an order if you want something special.
www.wolfeguitars.com
Give Jay a call or an email. he's really nice. He'll tell you what he has in stock and help you with an order if you want something special.
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I have two Gibson Les Paul that I happened into really good deals on but other than that I would not buy one -- If I was in the market for a Les Paul now I would definitely look at Heritage or Hamer - the Hamer's come stock with SD pups.
Kak, that is one of the most beautiful bursts I've seen - I am not a big fan of most of them (sun bursts I mean) but she's a beauty.
I have two Gibson Les Paul that I happened into really good deals on but other than that I would not buy one -- If I was in the market for a Les Paul now I would definitely look at Heritage or Hamer - the Hamer's come stock with SD pups.
Kak, that is one of the most beautiful bursts I've seen - I am not a big fan of most of them (sun bursts I mean) but she's a beauty.
