The Heritage Standard II Collection H-535 continues the legacy of the Kalamazoo semi-hollow, combining expressive tone, versatile electronics, and refined craftsmanship in one elegant instrument. Built at 225 Parsons Street, this guitar celebrates the artistry of American guitars with subtle modern enhancements for today’s player.

At its heart are the Heritage Custom Shop 225 Standard Humbuckers, designed and wound in-house for a broad tonal spectrum and exceptional dynamic range. Crafted with 42 AWG plain enamel wire in the neck and 43 AWG poly wire in the bridge on Butyrate bobbins, and powered by 2.5” roughcast Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups deliver everything from rich, velvety jazz tones to biting rock clarity. Potted covers minimize unwanted feedback and ensure stability even at higher gain levels.

The H-535 also features modern series and parallel switching via push and pull tone pots, offering players expanded flexibility from warm, full-bodied humbucker sounds to bright, articulate single-coil textures without volume loss.

Its maple laminate body provides resonance and clarity, paired with a comfortable ’60s neck profile that evokes vintage familiarity. The updated headstock, adorned with the new Heritage logo, refines the instrument’s silhouette, while premium electronics ensure reliable, professional-grade performance.

Offered in a new Chestnut Burst finish alongside classics like Trans Cherry, Ebony, and Original Sunburst, the Standard II Collection H-535 stands as the perfect companion for players who seek both tonal diversity and timeless design.

Specifications:

Body Material: Laminated Curly Maple (Top & Back)
Body Color: Original Sunburst
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
Rim Wood: Solid Curly Maple

Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Profile: 60s C (.847" - .922")

Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Fret Size: Jescar Medium Jumbo
No. of Frets: 22
Fretboard Inlays: Dots

Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Nut Material: Bone

Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Standard Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Electronics: CTS Potentiometers, .022uF Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Switch, Series/Parallel Switching with Push/Pull Pots

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning Machines: Heritage Tuners
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
Switch Tip: Black
Pickguard: Plastic

Strings: Elixir 10-46

Case: Heritage Premium Standard Case