Custom Shop 40th Anniversary H-555
A limited-run 40th Anniversary edition of the Custom Shop H-555 semi-hollow, in Almond Burst with commemorative appointments.
About this guitar
Released alongside the 40th Anniversary H-150, this H-555 pairs a laminated maple semi-hollow body with the special 40th Anniversary Edition 225 Classic humbucker set, gold hardware, and a signed label behind the control backplate. It’s a limited release and currently shows as sold out on Heritage’s own site, with a contact-us waitlist option.
Specs
| Body | Laminated Premium Maple, Multi-ply Binding |
|---|---|
| Body Color | Almond Burst |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose with Vintage Gloss |
| Fretboard | Bound Ebony, MOP/Abalone Cat Eyes/Block inlays with tortoise shell side dots |
| Neck Profile | '60s C |
| Neck Wood | Genuine Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24-3/4" |
| Pickups | 2x Heritage Custom Shop 40th Anniversary Edition 225 Classic Humbuckers |
| Electronics | CTS Potentiometers, Luxe Bumblebee Capacitors |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stopbar |
| Pickguard | Bound wooden pickguard, antiqued binding, Trans Black |
| Hardware Finish | Gold |
| Case | Heritage Custom Shop Case and Case Candies, signed label behind control backplate |
| Notes | 40th Anniversary Collection, limited release. Currently shown as out of stock on Heritage's own site (Contact Us / enquire on a later version), not a normal Add to Cart listing. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Custom Shop 40th Anniversary H-555 cost?
- Heritage Guitars lists it at $4,999 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Custom Shop 40th Anniversary H-555 still available?
- It's a current model, but Heritage Guitars listed it as out of stock when we last checked.
- Who makes the Custom Shop 40th Anniversary H-555?
- Heritage Guitars, building gear since 1985. Where it's built: Built at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the original Kalamazoo guitar factory. Custom Shop and Standard Collection guitars are made in the USA. It's listed here as a semi hollow guitar.