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
For more information, please visit heritageguitars.com.
Ariel Posen and the Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-555 - YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.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.
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.
Heritage Custom Core H-535 Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar - Trans Cherry
Custom Core H-535, Trans CherryThe guitar is also available with the Custom Shop Artisan Aged option, a treatment applied entirely by the hands of master artisans using proprietary techniques.
As part of the launch, Heritage Custom Shop invited Erick Walls and Rob Gueringer to trial the guitars and experience the quality and tone for themselves.
"The Gold Top feels as good as it looks. When I pick it up, it's like having a piece of Americana in my hands - I feel like I have a direct connection to its history," - Erick Walls.
Built with a solid mahogany body and premium maple top, this guitar is crafted with passion and pride at 225 Parsons Street. The Custom Core H-150 Gold Top also features a luxurious rosewood fingerboard, set-neck construction, and proprietary custom-wound Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic Humbuckers, delivering a rich, dynamic sound that is perfect for any musical genre. Each of these elements has been carefully sourced and crafted to deliver the ultimate playing experience, making the Custom Core H-150 Gold Top a true testament to Heritage's commitment to excellence.
Rob Gueringer Performs with the Heritage Custom Core H-150 Gold Top
The Heritage Custom Shop Core H-150 Gold Top is available now at $3,799 (US MAP) and the Gold Top Artisan Aged at $4,399 (US MAP).
For more information, please visit heritageguitars.com.