This Heritage Custom Shop H-157 is in EXCELLENT overall condition. Cosmetically, it is very clean, only showing some very light play wear. This is a used instrument, so it may have minor finish scratching and minor playwear. Any significant marks will be mentioned in the description. All used models receive a full factory setup and hand-inspection before shipping.

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

Intricately aged by Heritage's master artisans, the Core H-157 Artisan Aged embodies the look, feel and character of a well-loved vintage guitar paired with the playability of a modern instrument.

The Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-157, crafted at Heritage's legendary facility on 225 Parsons Street, elevates the classic single-cut solid body to new heights in tone and visual appeal. Constructed from ultra-light genuine mahogany and paired with a selected maple top, the body provides a comfortable weight while the maple top offers a bright yet still balanced tonal palette. The ebony fretboard is beautifully bound and equipped with Jescar Medium/Jumbo frets, featuring a neck carve that pays homage to the beloved '50s profile. The guitar is finished with nitrocellulose, providing a vintage gloss that ages beautifully over time. Masterfully aged by expert artisans, the Core Collection H-157 Artisan Aged captures the essence of a time-worn guitar and combines that with the functionality of a contemporary instrument. With its comfortable weight and unmatched playability, this instrument sets a new standard.

The Core Collection H-157 is powered by a pair of 225 Hot Classic humbuckers. These pickups are handwound with carefully selected parts, designed to deliver more oomph and power while maintaining dynamics and touch sensitivity. They excel with distortion or heavier music styles. Additionally, the pickups are wax-potted to guard against unwanted noise and feedback. Other premium electronic components include CTS 500K potentiometers for tone and volume, Orange Drop .022uF capacitors, and a 3-way Switchcraft toggle switch and input jack, ensuring pristine signal integrity for precise sound sculpting.

New visual enhancements have also been applied to the H-157. Multi-ply binding adorns the body and headstock, which also features a beautiful kite inlay. The fretboard boasts block inlays. Each guitar is shipped in a luxurious Heritage Custom Shop hard case along with case candies. Every element, from the cherished tonewoods to the vintage-inspired accents, has been meticulously curated for both performance and visual appeal.

Note: After close inspection, this instrument is free of any major wear, marks and/or blemishes outside of factory relic. (See pics)

Specifications:

• Serial #: HC1250716
• Top Material: Premium Maple
• Body Material: Ultra-Light Genuine Mahogany
• Body Color: Titanium Burst
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose, Vintage Gloss
• Fretboard Material: Bound Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Fret Size: Jescar Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Bone
• Neck Profile: '50s C (.8910" – .9805")
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Scale Length: 24-3/4"
• No. Of Frets: 22
• Fretboard Inlays: MOP Blocks
• Headplate: Holly Veneer, 'Heritage' Logo and Kite Inlay with Multi-ply Binding
• Neck Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbucker
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Electronics: Custom CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop .022uF Capacitors, Switchcraft Toggle Switch and Input Jack
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Tuning Machines: Heritage Custom Shop Tuners
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Control Knobs: Black
• Switch Tip: Black
• Case: Heritage Custom Shop Case and Case Candies
• Weight: 9lbs 2oz

For this item, returns accepted within 3 days of receiving merchandise. For any returns other than incorrect shipment or damaged goods, the buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs. Empire Music reserves the right to refuse any return if the item is not returned in the condition in which it was delivered.