Custom Shop Core Collection H-157
A 3-pickup-style Custom Shop solidbody built with a choice of mahogany or maple top, powered by a pair of Heritage's own Hot Classic humbuckers.
About this guitar
The Core Collection H-157 is offered with either a mahogany or a curly maple top over a genuine mahogany body, a bound ebony fretboard, and a pair of Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers with gold hardware. It’s also available with the Artisan Aged treatment for an aged, well-loved look.
Specs
| Body | Mahogany Top or Maple Top (buyer's choice, same price), Ultra-Light Genuine Mahogany body, multi-ply binding |
|---|---|
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose with Vintage Gloss |
| Fretboard | Bound Ebony, 12" radius, MOP block inlays |
| Frets | 22, Jescar Medium Jumbo |
| Neck Profile | '50s C (.891"-.9805") |
| Neck Wood | Genuine Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24-3/4" |
| Pickups | 2x Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge) |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stopbar |
| Hardware Finish | Gold |
| Case | Custom Shop Case and Case Candies |
| Custom Options | Also available with Artisan Aged relic treatment |
Quick answers
- How much does the Custom Shop Core Collection H-157 cost?
- Heritage Guitars lists it at $4,999 to $5,699 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Custom Shop Core Collection H-157 still available?
- Yes. Heritage Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Custom Shop Core Collection H-157?
- 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 an electric guitar.