Heritage Custom Core H-555

Heritage H-555 Serial No. HC1250362. This is a beautiful deluxe semi-hollow guitar from the Heritage Custom Shop. Highly figure top glows underneath the antique cherry finish. Nut Width - 1 11/16" 1st fret - .89 12th fret - .95r Weight -8lbs 3oz. This from Heritage: Combining superior craftsmanship, premium materials, and unparalleled playability, the Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-555 is a masterpiece designed to inspire. Bold, refined, and crafted for excellence, this guitar takes class to a new aesthetic level, while maintaining exceptional tone and playability. Crafted at the iconic 225 Parsons Street factory in Kalamazoo, the Core Collection H-555 is built with the finest materials, including a laminated, highly figured curly maple (top and back) with solid curly maple sides. This carefully selected tonewood combination delivers a perfect balance of warmth, clarity, and resonance. The guitar’s semi-hollow construction is complemented by a comfortable ’50s C-shaped neck profile and elegant block inlays, ensuring effortless playability with a vintage feel. At the heart of the H-555 are the Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers, designed and wound in-house to exacting standards. These pickups provide a rich, dynamic sound with added punch and articulation, perfectly suited for clean tones and overdriven settings. The guitar also features a Tune-O-Matic bridge and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece, enhancing sustain and resonance while ensuring precise intonation. Every detail of the H-555 has been meticulously crafted to captivate the eye and inspire the player. Multi-ply binding adorns the body, headstock, and pickguard, adding a touch of refined elegance, while gold hardware lends timeless sophistication. The iconic kite inlay on the headstock and laser-etched Heritage tuners further showcase the instrument’s premium design. The H-555 is finished in a nitrocellulose vintage gloss, available in Ebony or Trans Cherry, which develops a unique character as it gracefully ages over time. For players seeking an authentically worn aesthetic, the Artisan Aged option offers a fully hand-finished patina that exudes the charm of a well-loved instrument. The Heritage Core Collection H-555 comes protected in a premium Heritage Custom Shop hard case, ensuring it remains an heirloom-quality instrument for years to come. SPECIFICATIONS Body Material Laminated Ultra Figured Curly Maple, Multi-ply Binding Body Color Translucent Cherry Body Finish Nitrocellulose with Vintage Gloss Fretboard Material Bound Ebony Fretboard Radius 12" Fret Size Jescar Medium Jumbo Nut Material Bone Neck Profile 50s C (.8910" .9805") Neck Wood Genuine Mahogany Headplate Holly Veneer, MOP 'Heritage' Logo and Kite Inlay with Multi-ply Binding Scale Length 24-3/4" No. of Frets 22 Fretboard Inlays MOP Blocks Pickups Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge) Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Electronics CTS Potentiometers, .022uF Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Switch Bridge Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece Aluminum Stopbar Pickguard 3-ply Black Strings Elixir 10-46 Tuning Machines Heritage Custom Shop Tuners Hardware Finish Gold Control Knobs Black Top Hat Switch Tip Black Case Heritage Custom Shop Case and Case Candies