Heritage Custom Golden Eagle 2000 - Antique Natural

No. 3602- Includes original case with tag, warranty card, original packing slip,case key and PLEK certificate- as we PLEK'd this NOS Guitar in 2018 (just cuz we could). This magnificent piece of the Heritage Master Luthier's "Art" was special ordered by Jay Wolfe, who was Heritage's largest Dealer at the time and for 3 decades actually. It was so beautifully crafted by the world's most experienced archtop makers in the historic Parsons street shop in old Kalamazoo.

Jay wanted a showey thin body Golden Eagle that would have folks gasp when he opened the case, and it works because we all "gasped" this am when he opened the case. Jay only played it one time and it's mint. Jay spoke with the Heritage guys and told them what he wanted..... J.P. Moats at Heritage selected the 5A Fiddle Back Maple and Jay said he wanted that spectacular wood on the top also. It has been properly maintained in our climate controlled shop.

Her are the details:

* Special label, hand signed by the 4 Heritage owners- J.P. Moats, Jim Duerloo, Marv Lamb and Bill Paige. This signed label certainly enhances value. 3 of these gentlemen are now deceased.

* 17" lower bout, 25.5" scale, 1-11/16th" nut width, 2.25" rim depth

* 5A Fiddle back Maple top & back- solid carved, 3 pc. fancy flamed Maple neck- medium carve

* African Ebony: fingerboard (12" radius), bridge (with inlays) Bridge is hand fitted full contact.

* Gold Bigsby with optional handle

* Custom shaped pickguard- hand bound Maple and lacquered

* Cloud fingerboard inlays, Cupid's bow at the treble end of the board

* 7 ply top body binding, bound f holes, bound neck and peghead.

* Gold plated Grover Rotomatic tuning keys with Imperial buttons.

* Back of the peghead is inlaid with Registration No. 776. Heritage discontinued this inlay after 1000.

* Dual Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbuckers- gold plated

* Truss rod cover is a slab of Mother of Pearl

* Peghead face is inlaid- logo and Eagle on branch

* Dual strap buttons. Input jack is on the rim- lower bout.

A very rare one-off custom that is destined to continue to appreciate in value. Jay is misty eyed at the thought of selling one of his most prized treasures, but time marches on. his gem can be the crown jewel in your collection, and hopefully you'll play it. Jay didn't.

WOLFE GUITARS, Jupiter, Florida