2010 Heritage 25th Anniversary H150, (front1 front2), (back1 back2), (headstock), (case). Limited run to commemorate Heritage's 25 years in guitar building. The Anniversary model isn't radically different (truss rod cover, Vintage Sunburst upgraded top, Duncan pickups) from their regular H150, but it's beautiful guitar regardless. Heritage used an Old Style Burst on this guitar which coincidentally, is the exact same color Gibson used on their 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul. Specs include: Single cutaway solid body with solid carved curly maple top and solid mahogany back; cream bound top; with cream pickguard; 17 degree headstock angle; one piece mahogany neck; 24 3/4” scale rosewood cream bound fretboard with 22 frets; real mother of pearl trapezoid inlays; Tonepros tuneomatic bridge; Tonepros stop bar tailpiece; chrome plated Seymour Duncan '59 bridge and neck pickups; two volume and two tone controls with selector switch; 25th anniversary truss rod cover. Heritage was formed by a number of ex-Gibson luthiers who didn't want to uproot their families when Gibson's Kalamazoo factory moved to Nashville. Unlike most start-up companies, they had the expertise right from the start and, smartly, continued building the same guitars, primarily Les Paul, ES-175 and ES-335 style. They have a staunch following who believe that they make better Gibsons than Gibson does. It is widely believed that Heritage are constructed in a much more hand-made fashion (note: no CNC machines), and with much greater individual attention to detail. Part of this increased attention to detail is a result of Heritage being a smaller operation than Gibson, and some of it is likely a reaction against the cost-cutting practices that developed at Gibson under Norlin's ownership. They're fretwork and setups are perfect, aided by a Plek machine, which Gibson now reserves for only their most expensive models. Remarkably, Heritage prices are on par with Gibsons, and this H150 was only around $2500 new. This guitar is in beautiful condition with a fantastic setup, excellent tone, and very nice figuring in the maple. I didn't get the certificate for it, but it's probably available from Heritage for those who need such things and at $1350(HOLD-Don H 2/3), I've priced it as much for the player than collector. Includes quality SKB wood/Tolex case.
Originally Posted by Prages
Scratch7 wrote:
Jimmy James wrote:
bjcarl wrote:
Yes and Yes.
I'm a Gibson fan but Heritage is Gibson without controversy. Essentially, it IS the real thing.The head stock suffers from ugliness.
Mr. Jimmy James is correct.
I've said this a hundred times, myself...sad but true.
If you never have, I still recommend checking out a Heritage...even if the headstock's too much to even consider owning one. They're really well made guitars.
Buy one of these for under $500 and trick it out to your liking. Worked for me.
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