Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150 Artisan Aged Electric Guitar in Dark Cherry Sunburst

Celebrated as an icon and period-correct classic, the Heritage Custom Core H-150 authentically captures the energy and excellence unique to electric guitars from the late ‘50s — lovingly remembered as the "Golden Era".

Crafted by highly-skilled artisans in the legendary 225 Parson Street factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan — where some of the world's most coveted vintage guitars were made — this exceptional instrument drives a beautiful legacy; built with time-honoured techniques, traditional equipment and premium-quality materials.

In Heritage's own words, a "Custom Shop guitar symbolises our spirit of excellence and continuous innovation. As a tool for making music and a prized work of art, our instruments carry remarkable artistry and allow pure creative expression to take centerstage for a true musical experience."

Key Features

• 1-Piece, Ultra-Lightweight Mahogany Body — Yields the thick and sustain-rich sound synonymous with classic Kalamazoo guitars, without the cumbersome weight.
• Premium Curly Maple Top — Exemplary material adds bright complexities into the tonal mix, enhancing top-end bite for superb note clarity.
• Nitrocellulose 'Artisan Aged' Finish — Old-school, hand-sprayed lacquer allows the instrument to breathe; delivering an airy and responsive sound. This is expertly-aged by Heritage's artisans to simulate years of genuine playing wear
• Hand-Shaped '50s "C" Neck — Extremely comfortable, period-accurate profile offers a true "time capsule" playing experience.
• 4.5" Neck Angle — Less acute angle (than that on the Standard H-150) means that the Custom Core H-150 is optimised for the best possible setup.
• Distinguished Headstock — Features a holly veneer, the classy Heritage logo and a unique 'Twin Arrow' inlay for that extra layer of finesse.
• Rosewood Fingerboard — Smooth and silky material, featuring a comfortable 12" radius and 22 frets.
• Jescar Medium/Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Heritage 225 Classic Humbuckers — Developed in-house and tuned specifically for this guitar, these prized pickups have a versatile tonal range and excel in any genre or tone imaginable.
• Custom CTS Potentiometers — Enable smooth control over individual pickup volume and tone.
• Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge — Locking design holds down the strings for hassle-free restringing, while the aluminium stopbar tailpiece contributes to the impressive resonance of the instrument.
• Bone Nut — Low-friction, traditional material enhances sustain and minimises unwanted tuning slips.
• Heritage-Branded Tuners — High-quality, proprietary machine heads allows for precise pitching and ensure decades of reliable operation.
• Custom Shop Case — Included with the Custom Core H-150; provides rock-solid protection and comes filled with plenty of case candy!

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Ultra-Light Genuine Mahogany
• Body Top: Premium Curly Maple
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose, Artisan Aged

Neck

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: '50s C (.8910" – .9805")
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Jescar Medium/Jumbo
• Nut Material: Bone

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic Humbucker
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Electronics: Custom CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop .022uF Capacitors, Switchcraft Toggle Switch and Switchcraft Input Jack

Hardware

• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Locking Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
• Tuning Machines: Heritage-Branded Tuners
• Control Knobs: Gold Top
• Pickguard: Plastic
• Switch Tip: Amber

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Elixir Optiweb 10-46
• Case: Custom Shop Case