Heritage Custom Shop Unveils Expanded Core Collection

Heritage Custom Shop (heritageguitars.com) is proud to announce two exceptional additions to the flagship Core Collection - the Custom Core H-535 Semi-Hollow Body and the H-530 Hollow Body electric guitars. Crafted at the historic 225Parsons Street factory, these instruments are a testament to Heritage Custom Shop's unwavering commitment to quality, blending advanced performance features with the most exquisite tone woods available. Each Custom Core guitar represents Heritage's passion and pride in their craftsmanship and storied history.

The Custom Core H-535 is a masterpiece that blends vintage charm with modern prowess. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by master artisans, this semi-hollow electric boasts a laminated premium curly maple top and back and is available in three captivating colors. Its solid curly maple rim enhances resonance, while the rosewood fretboard ensures a comfortable playing experience. The 50s C-shaped neck profile offers comfort, and the Heritage Custom Shop 225 ClassicHumbuckers deliver a versatile tonal spectrum. Premium components like CTS 500K potentiometers and a locking bridge guarantee quality and tuning stability.

The Custom Core H-530 is a blend of tradition and innovation. This fully hollow, double cutaway features a laminated premium curly maple top and back, and solid curly maple rim, and comes in three custom colors. The Custom Core H-530 is fitted with the recently released Heritage Custom Shop225 Classic Dogear P90 pickups, delivering resonance, sustain, and a broad spectrum of tones. Every detail, from the Holly veneer headstock to the rosewood fretboard, is crafted for a world-class playing experience.

Heritage Custom Shop pickups are designed and wound in-house at their iconic facility in Kalamazoo. Versatile to the core, the 225 Classic P90s capture the essence of the P90 single coil chime and body, with a dynamic range that can transition seamlessly from shimmering cleans to robust distortion. The 225 Classic Humbuckers produce a warm, full-bodied tone with pronounced sustain and clarity, offering a versatile sound that ranges from smooth jazz nuances to crunchy rock overdrive.

Custom Core H-535 Key Features:

• Pickups: Heritage Custom Shop 225 ClassicHumbuckers
• Body Construction: Semi-hollow
• Body Woods: Laminated Premium Curly Maple(Top & Back) with Solid Curly Maple sides
• Neck: Mahogany; 50s C (.8910"– .9805")
• Bridge: Locking Bridge and Tailpiece

Custom Core H-530 Key Features:

• Pickups: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic Dogear P90s
• Body Construction: Hollow body
• Body Woods: Laminated Premium Curly Maple(Top & Back) with Solid Curly Maple sides
• Neck: Mahogany; 50s C (.8910" – .9805")
• Bridge: Locking Bridge and Trapeze Tailpiece

Both the Custom Core H-535 and H-530 electric guitars are available in Dark Cherry Sunburst, Antique Natural, or Trans Cherry and come complete with a Heritage Custom Shop hard case.

The Heritage Custom Core H-535 and H-530 models are available at $4,799 (US MAP).

For more information, please visit heritageguitars.com.