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Here for sale we have a very special Heritage H575 in Autumn Sunburst finish. The Heritage brand was born in 1985 after Gibson closed their Kalamazoo plant in 1984 and relocated to the Nashville plant. Some of the Gibson staff who did not move to Tennessee purchased space in the factory, and Heritage Guitars was founded in 1985. Drawing on the former Gibson employees passion for traditional, high quality luthiery, Heritage models are largely based on popular Gibson designs, but make use of solid woods rather than the laminated constructions Gibson had been using.
This H575 model shares many similarities with Gibson's ES-175. The serial number of this instrument indicates that it was manufactured at the Kalamazoo plant in 1995. A set-neck construction is employed, and comprises an all-solid Figured Maple body, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard, with matching bridge. Nickel hardware is fitted, including a trapeze tailpiece, TOM bridge, and Grover Rotomatic tuning machines. A pair of Schaller passive humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume and tone controls.
The Mahogany neck plays fantastically well, with a moderately-sized profile which might be described as a 'D' shape thanks to the slightly flattened area to the centre. This provides a comfortable place for the thumb to rest while playing, perfect for reaching those tricky chord voicings and breezing through smooth lead lines and solos. The Gloss finish to the rear assists with smooth navigation of the 24.75" scale, whilst the Florentine cutaway improves access to the upper register. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its 12" radius is equally practical for chordal and melodic playing.
The amplified tone of the H575 exemplifies what is meant when people talk about the 'Jazz box' guitar tone. Smooth and dark, the tone is warm and round but also clear and articulate, chiming with a quality that is spacious and airy while also being distinct and bell-like. The solid wood construction of the body provides a rich resonance, making the sound very reactive to the player's touch. Lightly rolling down the volume and tone controls allows the guitar to ring through with its characteristic clarity and warmth, providing a richness that is sought after by many. It's easy to see why Heritage has garnered such a positive reputation.
This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high-end or vintage guitar you are interested in selling please contact us.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Heritage H575 Autumn Sunburst 1995 Archtop Hollow Body Jazz Guitar
Brand- Heritage
Model- H575
Finish- Autumn Sunburst
Year- 1995
Made In- USA
Body- Figured Maple
Neck- Mahogany
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 20
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.692"
Pickups- 2x Schaller Passive Humbucking
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 1121225161781
Weight: 6.7lbs
Serial: L33501
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall good condition, the front face demonstrates consistent light to moderate scratching across the entire face. Some of these are immediately apparent whilst others are visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The top edges demonstrate consistent indentation, chipping the finish to the corners and revealing the wood beneath. This continues to a lesser degree around the sides of the headstock.
Neck: Overall very good condition, the rear of the neck demonstrates a moderate indentation chipping the finish in the early register. Surrounding this is lighter indentation that does not chip the finish. Though this can be felt beneath the thumb, this does not affect playability. Light scratching and very light indentation is apparent throughout the register, difficult to discern beneath the thumb.
Body: Overall very good condition, all aspects of the body demonstrate light indentations and light scratching, for the most part visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. This is most consistent on the front face treble side waist, with the most notable indentation to the rear bass side waist very slightly piercing the finish. More notable indentation is present to the centre of the lower bout rear face, perhaps due to contact with a stand.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of use, most notably tarnishing of the tuning buttons. Replacement roller bridge & base plate included.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - Thomastik Infield 12-50 roundwound
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
Original Heritage hard case
The case demonstrates moderate signs of use, with scuffing and tearing of the exterior tolex and some peeling of the interior lining. The case protects the guitar as intended.