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New Heritage 155M 2017 Cherry Sunburst - Authorized Dealer Ships Worldwide
Estimated price for orientation: 2 796 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Heritage Body Color: Cherry Sunburst Model: 155M Body Material: Solid Wood MPN: AH31304 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Type: Semi-Hollow Country of Manufacture: USA String Configuration: 6 String Style: Telecaster UPC: Does not apply
Made in the original Gibson factory in Kalamazoo Michigan, Heritage guitars combine old-world expertise and new-world consistency to create true works of musical art. The Heritage H-155M is a small-bodied semi-hollow guitar that rocks with resonance and authority. Come discover your Heritage, and see what one of the best boutique builders can do for you.
This 2017 Heritage H-155M features:Antique Cherry Sunburst Nitrocellulose finish,Carved curley maple topMaghoany sides and backCream bindingOne piece Mahogany set neck, 1-11/16" nut width, 24.75" scaleBound Ebony fretboard, 22 fretsTonePros locking bridge and stop barBone nutGrover Rotomatic tunersOption Seymour Duncan '59 pickupsSeparate volume and tone controls (CTS pots and Orange drop caps)3-way pickup switchHardshell caseList price: $3995Since Gibson pull up stakes in the 80's, Heritage Guitar has been the keepers of the Kalamazoo torch, crafting guitars the old way in low volumes. That was both their charm and their Achilles heel. New owners and investment have brought better quality, consistency, and to the relief of many, shorter lead times. With more marketing savvy and social media presence, the New Heritage is working to spread the good news.We like the idea of a semi-hollow body but don't always dig the bulkiness of many those designs. The Heritage H-155M takes a LP-ish shape and makes it into a true carved top semi hollow. We also opted for the double Venetian cutaway version...well because it just looks awesome. We also like how the light finished neck, back and sides shows off the natural mahogany grain.As with all new Heritage guitars that we've experienced, the H-155M hits a home run in terms of fit finish and setup. For a change of pace, we opted for Seymour Duncan '59 pickups instead of the standard Seth Lovers (the video link guitar has Seth Lovers). We thought the more percussive "rock" oriented Alnico V '59's suited the mission of this compact bodied semi-hollow.Sporting Duncan 59's, the neck tones are warm but percussive, with plenty of snap even on the wound strings. The output is strong enough to easily coax some natural crunch out our our Dr. Remedy head, but these pickups turn down surprisingly well. In fact, we really liked the tone with the guitar volume turned down around six. It sounded more openly chimey, and less bass heavy, but still drove pedals very well. Moderate levels of gain produced a zesty crunch that retained admirable note separation and texture.Ditto for the bridge pickup: The route to best tone is not necessarily with the controls dimed. We liked the volume rolled off similar to the neck pickup and maybe a little tone roll-off too. This results in nice clarity, articulation, and the Duncan '59 still has plenty of attack without sounding too aggressive. Even so, there is still plenty on tap to drive pedals, and the H-155M punches out tight crunch with lots of harmonics and sonic detail. Response is very even, without a hint of upper midrange nasal honk or snarl.Both pickups together produce some of the sweetest and cleanest tones around, and we always urge players to delve into all the possibilities. Good quality electronics help a lot in this regard, and the CTS pots have a nice taper and usable range. If you just play this guitar wide open on one pickup, you are missing a lot.The Mahogany set neck is a generous late 50's style measuring approximately .870" at the first fret and .980" at the 12th. Players with small hands might find it a tad daunting, but the nicely rounded C profile provides ample palm support, and players who like the early Les Paul feel will be right at home. The medium frets are smoothly finished to a fairly low height of around .035", providing action that feels sleek and speedy.The H-155M is interesting for a number of reasons, but mainly because although its influences are clear, it's not a "replica" or complete ripoff of a historic model. It's construction and materials give it a great vibe, and it easily straddles both rock, jazz, and even hard rock with amazing ease. All things considered it might be our favorite Heritage yet, and the one that could easily drop into most any gig. You owe it to yourself to check out what's new at Heritage Guitars.We are an authorized Heritage dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. Please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order.Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are set up and tested prior to shipment
Winning buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Heritage |
| Body Color: | Cherry Sunburst | Model: | 155M |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | MPN: | AH31304 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Style: | Telecaster | UPC: | Does not apply |
This 2017 Heritage H-155M features:Antique Cherry Sunburst Nitrocellulose finish,Carved curley maple topMaghoany sides and backCream bindingOne piece Mahogany set neck, 1-11/16" nut width, 24.75" scaleBound Ebony fretboard, 22 fretsTonePros locking bridge and stop barBone nutGrover Rotomatic tunersOption Seymour Duncan '59 pickupsSeparate volume and tone controls (CTS pots and Orange drop caps)3-way pickup switchHardshell caseList price: $3995Since Gibson pull up stakes in the 80's, Heritage Guitar has been the keepers of the Kalamazoo torch, crafting guitars the old way in low volumes. That was both their charm and their Achilles heel. New owners and investment have brought better quality, consistency, and to the relief of many, shorter lead times. With more marketing savvy and social media presence, the New Heritage is working to spread the good news.We like the idea of a semi-hollow body but don't always dig the bulkiness of many those designs. The Heritage H-155M takes a LP-ish shape and makes it into a true carved top semi hollow. We also opted for the double Venetian cutaway version...well because it just looks awesome. We also like how the light finished neck, back and sides shows off the natural mahogany grain.As with all new Heritage guitars that we've experienced, the H-155M hits a home run in terms of fit finish and setup. For a change of pace, we opted for Seymour Duncan '59 pickups instead of the standard Seth Lovers (the video link guitar has Seth Lovers). We thought the more percussive "rock" oriented Alnico V '59's suited the mission of this compact bodied semi-hollow.Sporting Duncan 59's, the neck tones are warm but percussive, with plenty of snap even on the wound strings. The output is strong enough to easily coax some natural crunch out our our Dr. Remedy head, but these pickups turn down surprisingly well. In fact, we really liked the tone with the guitar volume turned down around six. It sounded more openly chimey, and less bass heavy, but still drove pedals very well. Moderate levels of gain produced a zesty crunch that retained admirable note separation and texture.Ditto for the bridge pickup: The route to best tone is not necessarily with the controls dimed. We liked the volume rolled off similar to the neck pickup and maybe a little tone roll-off too. This results in nice clarity, articulation, and the Duncan '59 still has plenty of attack without sounding too aggressive. Even so, there is still plenty on tap to drive pedals, and the H-155M punches out tight crunch with lots of harmonics and sonic detail. Response is very even, without a hint of upper midrange nasal honk or snarl.Both pickups together produce some of the sweetest and cleanest tones around, and we always urge players to delve into all the possibilities. Good quality electronics help a lot in this regard, and the CTS pots have a nice taper and usable range. If you just play this guitar wide open on one pickup, you are missing a lot.The Mahogany set neck is a generous late 50's style measuring approximately .870" at the first fret and .980" at the 12th. Players with small hands might find it a tad daunting, but the nicely rounded C profile provides ample palm support, and players who like the early Les Paul feel will be right at home. The medium frets are smoothly finished to a fairly low height of around .035", providing action that feels sleek and speedy.The H-155M is interesting for a number of reasons, but mainly because although its influences are clear, it's not a "replica" or complete ripoff of a historic model. It's construction and materials give it a great vibe, and it easily straddles both rock, jazz, and even hard rock with amazing ease. All things considered it might be our favorite Heritage yet, and the one that could easily drop into most any gig. You owe it to yourself to check out what's new at Heritage Guitars.We are an authorized Heritage dealer located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and this is a new guitar with all tags, tools, paperwork and certificates. Please feel free to browse our other listings, or contact us for information on a custom order.Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are set up and tested prior to shipment
Winning buyer receives FREE UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for quote.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.