Heritage H-535 Ascent+ 2026 - Sunburst

This is one of the new Heritage H-535 Ascent+ models. In excellent condition, purchased directly from Heritage, only played a few times.

The Ascent+ line is manufactured in China and the guitars cost a fraction of the Kalamazoo guitars ($700 less case). I purchased this guitar out of curiosity and to compare with my American made H-535. For the money, the Ascent+ is an amazing value.

Heritage ships these guitars without case or bag, I am including a new Reunion Blues RBX bag, $150 sales price.

Here are specs from the Heritage site:

• The H-535 blends traditional hollow-body craftsmanship with modern innovation, featuring figured curly maple laminates for a bright, resonant tone adaptable to any style. A push-pull coil split seamlessly switches between lush humbucker warmth and sparkling single-coil clarity.
• The 12"-16" compound radius fretboard with jumbo frets enables smooth bends and easy chording, while the GraphTech TUSQ XL nut provides exceptional tuning stability. Ergonomic and lightweight, the H-535 ensures comfort in long sessions—ideal for stage or studio. With refined craftsmanship and premium hardware, it’s truly a guitar built for artistry.

• Body MaterialLaminated Figured Curly Maple (Top, Sides, Back)
• Body FinishHigh Gloss
• Weight ReliefN/A
• Belly CutN/A
• Fretboard MaterialRosewood with Binding
• Fretboard Radius12" - 16" Compound
• Fret SizeJumbo
• NutGraphTech TUSQ XL
• Neck ProfileC
• Neck WoodMahogany
• Neck JointSet neck
• Contoured HeelN/A
• Headplate"The Heritage" logo (Pearloid)
• Truss Rod2-Way Adjustable
• Scale Length24.75″ (628mm)
• No. of Frets22
• Fretboard InlaysDots (Pearloid)
• BindingYes
• PickupHumbucker
• Coil SplitYes
• Controls2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• ElectronicsAlpha Split Shaft 500K Push-Pull Potentiometer
• BridgeTune-O-Matic
• TailpieceStopbar
• Pickguard3 Ply Black/White/Black
• Strings10-46, Coated
• Tuning MachinesClosed Type
• Hardware FinishChrome
• Control KnobsBlack Bell
• Switch TipBlack