2004 Heritage H-535 Semi Hollowbody! SOLD!
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Heritage Guitars has found many fans thanks to traditional craftsmanship and great value. Started by Ex-Gibson employees, Heritage Guitars are built in Kalamzoo, MI in the same factory and by many of the same hands that built ‘Bursts, dot neck 335’s, Korina V’s and reverse Firebirds. They even utilize some of Gibson’s original tooling and equipment! The H-535 is the Heritage version of the venerable ES-335. The body is laminated flame maple with a maple centerblock for increased sustain and feedback resistance. The wood is nicely flamed and makes for a gorgeous guitar. The 24.75 inch scale mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Heritage’s own HRW pickups dish out killer warm tone and PAF like growl. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep it rock solid. Upgraded Gibson reflector knobs. The guitar is finished in an antique natural lacquer. Very, very gorgeous. A great guitar and an excellent alternative to a more expensive Gibson.
This Heritage plays and sounds great. I believe Heritage began using a Plek machine to set up the guitars around this time. Click here to learn about the Plek. It really makes a difference as the guitar feels and plays great. The electronics sound excellent and everything works as it should. This is a clean guitar too. It only shows some light play wear and pick scratches. Comes in original hardshell case with some paperwork.
Many players will tell you they prefer a Heritage over a Gibson for their build quality and attention to detail. Add in the fact that the Heritage guitars are generally more affordable and you have a real winner. A new natural ES-335 will cost $3199.00 in stores. You can have this Heritage for much less and know it was handmade in the same Kalamazoo plant as the original 50’s Dot necks. A great Made in the USA instrument.
