Members Jkater Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 My new H575 arrived today. I checked every centimeter of it, checked the fretwork for possible low action (if need be), it's obviously plekked. Then I plugged it in my amp... instant love. This is a BEAUTIFUL guitar. Solid maple top, back and sides. The black stained flame maple pickguard is a nice touch. The Seymour Duncan PAF 59's sound very good and I am particularly impressed with the bridge pup, not nasal at all, very usable sound. The neck pick-up is full sounding and more focused. With both pick-ups engaged, it's very airy and open. The neck is very interesting, sort of (but not to) narrow and just the right thickness. I'd call it a "soft D" profile. It's a neck like I never had before and yet, it felt good right away. Here are quick pics. I'll take better ones in good light for the "glamour" pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wait...I missed that you found another Wow Beautiful guitar Richard. I'm sure you will be making beautiful music with it and so where are the clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Oh man. I'm so happy for you! It was a bit of a struggle getting here, eh, but I think the wait and search paid off. That is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted August 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Oh man. I'm so happy for you! It was a bit of a struggle getting here, eh, but I think the wait and search paid off. That is gorgeous. Thank you mrbrown! Yes, I had been looking for a nice jazz guitar for a while but only recently did I make money available for the jazzbox that I had wanted for so long. Heritage have been in my mind a long time (thanks Metallica!) but they are not easy to find in Europe and are priced higher than in the US. After buying and returning a H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowbrow Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Oh wow. That is gorgeous! Hand made in Kalamazoo too! I think you made an excellent decision there. I have no doubt that guitar is superb and was an awesome value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shenaniganizer Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 That's beautiful! I love those body styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 HOORAY! Congrats Richard, it's a stunner! And I can't think of anyone more qualified to put it through it's paces. Look forward to hearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roughtrade Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Nice guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted August 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 HOORAY! Congrats Richard, it's a stunner! And I can't think of anyone more qualified to put it through it's paces. Look forward to hearing it. Thanks Marc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 That is sooooo gorgeous! Congrats,D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Beautiful guitar. Enjoy it for many years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Stunning! Congrats Richard, I hope that this one's a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 My new H575 arrived today. I checked every centimeter of it, checked the fretwork for possible low action (if need be), it's obviously plekked. Then I plugged it in my amp... instant love. This is a BEAUTIFUL guitar. Solid maple top, back and sides. The black stained flame maple pickguard is a nice touch. The Seymour Duncan PAF 59's sound very good and I am particularly impressed with the bridge pup, not nasal at all, very usable sound. The neck pick-up is full sounding and more focused. With both pick-ups engaged, it's very airy and open. The neck is very interesting, sort of (but not to) narrow and just the right thickness. I'd call it a "soft D" profile. It's a neck like I never had before and yet, it felt good right away. Here are quick pics. I'll take better ones in good light for the "glamour" pics tomorrow. HAPPY NEW GUITAR DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Heritage H150 is the BEST guitar I have ever played.....they build KILLER STUFF.....too bad most people don't even know who they are:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted August 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Stunning! Congrats Richard, I hope that this one's a keeper It sure is! And Rainer, again thank you so much. you made it happen, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 It sure is! And Rainer, again thank you so much. you made it happen, man! Don't mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Incredible guitar! The old adage "good things come to those who wait" proved truer than "he who hesitates is lost" for sure. Happy playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Looks gorgeous! Glad you are happy with it - looking forward to the clips! I'm curious - I've never played an ES175/575 before, how does the sound compare to a 335 type like your Yamaha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wow................what a beauty!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted August 25, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm curious - I've never played an ES175/575 before, how does the sound compare to a 335 type like your Yamaha? This was an important aspect for me because I did not want to duplicate the Yamaha's sound or versatility (would have been a waste of money). I wanted a guitar that sounds rich and complex for clean instrumentals and soloing. A few laminated Jazz guitars sound almost like semis, are resistant to feedback, being rigidly built, etc. This 575 is made of solid wood and is a little more alive acoustically than the laminated jazz boxes I've tried. It is also said to be a different animal than the ES-175 (a great guitar I could have seen myself owning). I didn't bother trying it with distortion, I'm clear that it wouldn't sound good with it just by the character of its sound played clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Nice! That sure is some big muh-{censored}ie binding on that thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fendson Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wow! That is one fine looking axe! If that thing sounds even half as good as it looks, than you definitely have a winner... and a keeper!! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 Arkay found it for me and PM'd me about it. Can't thank him enough! Way to go Arkay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 OMFG! ...THAT is BEAUTIFUL J...a real gem...and it plays well and sounds good too... EXCELLENT! ...play it in good health sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockNote Posted August 25, 2010 Members Share Posted August 25, 2010 You're on a roll, bro! HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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