Members Presc Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 If you watch the video in the original post: 1) both guys state they started working at Gibson in the 50s 2) both guys look pretty old I don't really find either the "these guys made the 50s Gibsons" comment or the "these guys made the Norlin crap" comment very relevant. Both of those things happened a long long time ago. Look at the guitars they make now, that's the only thing you can make your decision on. I've had a good experience but have read enough to know they don't have a reputation for perfection/impeccable QC like say Collings. I like mine but would hesitate to pull the trigger sight unseen, but that goes for most brands. But there are a lot of very happy owners out there too, so you know there's something going on if you get a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Very cool. Now I have Heritage GAS. They may not play any different but those are instruments with soul vs. modern CNC mfg. Wtf does that even mean ? Ugly headstock btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blazingblake Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Those norlin comments are ridiculouus the workers were just following orders im sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 the workers were just following orders. and we've seen how that turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted January 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Most if not all old instrument / amp makers have gone through changes like that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 And your point is??? I'm way too ignorant on the matter to have any point at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm way too ignorant on the matter to have any point at all.Well, atleast you realize that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Those norlin comments are ridiculouus the workers were just following orders im sure. What are you 16???? When the CEO says make bodies out of plywood..you {censored}en make bodies outta plywood...or you go sell pencils down the street. Capiche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sgt mukuzi Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 gibson fans cant tell the diference anyway, my 11 year old noticed that most of the jack plates arnt even straight on the gibsons for sale locally. none of the sub 3K gibsons have a correctly mounted jack plate. the custom shop gibson video has people pulling pre made parts out of box`s and assembling them. they dont seem to make the guitar at all, just putting them together. the other gibson video i have seen has ONE guy making necks free hand with a band saw, that also seems to be absolute BS. how many of those things are on hooks at that factory and they try to say its only one guy freehand cutting necks??? we are that stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted January 31, 2012 Members Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oh yea man more Gibson than Gibson. Glad you guys showed up ! What was I thinking ? I hate mine now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members warriorpoet Posted January 31, 2012 Members Share Posted January 31, 2012 I learned from a Heritage endorsee. In my 2+ years with him I played probably a dozen Heritage guitars with a cross-section of roughly 20 years. I liked the majority of them, but only fell in love with three- all jazz archtops (one of which runs about $6k). That said, were I in the market for an LP-ish, I'd look first at Heritage. Same for a 335ish. I happen to live within 45 minutes of Heritage's best US dealer (Jay Wolfe), and wouldn't hesitate for a moment to go down, give a dozen a thrashing and take one home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthpawGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 My '03 Heritage 150 in vintage burst. One piece solid mahogany body with a one piece mahogany neck. No chambering or weight relief, it weighs 8.2lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 2, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 OMG , I felt my heart miss a beat there ! They all have one piece necks , Honduran Mahogany and from what I've seen tend to clock in a little lighter , but still that is feather weight and a keeper for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 2, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 My 137 just arrived , pics soon ! But first thing I noticed is the headstock is smaller than I imagined , very Gibby melody maker-esque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebreath Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 Glad you guys showed up ! What was I thinking ? I hate mine now.. I think these are some of the finest instruments in production I wasn't bashing them you nub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ya...But the gibson leghumpers will still find excuses why he sucks compared to the 16 year old highschool drop-out who does their assembly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbluz Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think these are some of the finest instruments in production I wasn't bashing them you nub. my misread..musta been the scotch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ya...But the gibson leghumpers will still find excuses why he sucks compared to the 16 year old highschool drop-out who does their assembly! was Marv a dropout?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 was Marv a dropout?! Good Point...he most likely was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leftyaxeman Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 My '03 Heritage 150 in vintage burst. One piece solid mahogany body with a one piece mahogany neck. No chambering or weight relief, it weighs 8.2lbs. Wow, that's an amazing axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthpawGuy Posted February 3, 2012 Members Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks, Heritage do look after lefty players. And here's another ....An '03 Heritage 157 Black Beauty, again all solid woods. Weighs 9.4lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2012 oof ah , If I ever hear another lefty complain I know where to direct them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthpawGuy Posted February 3, 2012 Members Share Posted February 3, 2012 oof ah , If I ever hear another lefty complain I know where to direct them .Maybe wait a couple of months ? I've one or two more on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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