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Heritage Custom Shop Releases Core Collection H-555

Heritage Custom Shop Releases Core Collection H-555

Building upon the foundation of the beloved Core Collection H-535, this versatile instrument is designed to serve as a masterpiece in tone.


The new model features striking aesthetic updates and refined tonal enhancements. Crafted at the iconic 225 Parsons Street factory, home to other world-famous models like the H-150, H-157, and H-575 - the H-555 continues to exemplify the very best of American craftsmanship.

The Core Collection H-555 features a set of Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers, meticulously wound in-house with carefully selected components, and voiced to deliver added punch and richness while preserving exceptional dynamics and touch sensitivity. Seamlessly complementing the H-555’s semi-hollow construction, they blend warmth and woodiness with refined, articulate clarity.

The Core Collection H-555’s aesthetic has been elevated with multi-ply binding on the body, headstock, and pickguard. Its neck, sculpted in a classic ’50s profile, delivers effortless comfort and is adorned with elegant block inlays, seamlessly blending style with playability. Gold hardware complements the aesthetic, exuding elegance while presenting the H-555 as a truly premium and versatile instrument for the discerning player.

Available in Ebony and Trans Cherry, each Core Collection H-555 is beautifully finished with a nitrocellulose vintage gloss that features a subtle shine and gracefully ages over time. An Artisan Aged option is also available for those seeking an authentically well-loved look and feel, achieved through a meticulous, entirely hand-finished aging process. The new Core Collection continues Heritage’s tradition of world-class craftsmanship, offering a true masterpiece in tone and design for discerning players. Each guitar is shipped in a premium Heritage Custom Shop hard case.

Key Features

  • Finest Tonewoods: Laminated highly figured Curly Maple (Top & Back) with solid Curly Maple sides
  • Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers: Designed and wound in-house
  • Headstock: Multi-ply bound headstock, featuring a Kite inlay, 3×3 tuners laser-etched with Heritage graphics
  • Neck Profile: Comfortable ’50s C-shape for a vintage feel
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stopbar tailpiece for enhanced sustain
  • Made in the USA: Crafted at 225 Parsons Street
The Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-555 model is priced at $4,799, with the Artisan Aged version available at $5,399.


For more information, please visit heritageguitars.com.

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