2025 Heritage Custom Shop Factory Special Core Collection H-137 – 3-Tone Sunburst

Overview

Up for sale is an incredibly rare and absolutely stunning 2025 Heritage Custom Shop Factory Special H-137. Handcrafted at the historic 225 Parsons Street workshop in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this specific instrument is a rare Factory Special Run (FSR) model finished in a striking 3-Tone Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish. While the standard Core Collection H-137 typically comes in solid colors like TV Yellow or Faded Cherry, this Factory Special version features the beautiful sunburst aesthetic usually reserved for high-end archtops and carve-tops, making it a true collector's piece and a standout on any stage.

Key Features & Tonewoods

• Ultra-Lightweight Body: At just 7.4 lbs, this guitar is constructed from a premium solid slab of genuine lightweight mahogany that delivers incredible acoustic resonance and a rich, foundational mid-range warmth without breaking your back.
• Vintage Neck Profile: Features a perfectly shaped '50s C-shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably without feeling overly chunky.
• Proprietary Pickups: Loaded with in-house wound Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic P90 pickups. These capture the definitive raw, biting, and dynamic vintage P90 sonics—cleaning up beautifully with the volume knob and barking aggressively when pushed.
• Premium Factory Special Hardware: Equipped with a precision-engineered wraparound bridge for optimal string-to-body vibration transfer, unmatched sustain, and flawless intonation. The headstock features the classic Twin Arrow inlay paired with proprietary 3x3 tuners elegantly laser-etched with the Heritage logo.

Specifications

• Brand: Heritage Guitars
• Model: Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 (Factory Special Run)
• Year: 2025
• Serial Number: HC-1251168
• Weight: 7.4 lbs
• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (Nitrocellulose Gloss Lacquer)
• Body Material: Ultra-lightweight Solid Mahogany
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: '50s C-shape
• Fingerboard: Premium Rosewood
• Pickups: 2x Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic P90s
• Bridge: Tailored Wraparound Bridge
• Case: Original Heritage Custom Shop Hardshell Case included

Condition & Setup:

This guitar is in Excellent cosmetic and functional condition. It has been meticulously cared for and shows only minimal signs of gentle use. There is a very minor, tiny cosmetic mark on the back of the neck that is purely superficial—it is entirely smooth to the touch and does not affect playability or comfort in any way. The nitrocellulose gloss finish remains remarkably clean, the frets show virtually no wear, and all electronics are 100% original, clean, and function perfectly. It plays beautifully up and down the neck with low, comfortable action. Shipping & Handling; Ships fully insured via UPS/FedEx in its original Heritage Custom Shop premium hardshell case with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and original case candy. It will be meticulously packed to ensure safe transit. Please message me with any questions or if you need specific photos!