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Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 Guitar with Case

The height of American craftsmanship, expertly handcrafted at the legendary 225 Parsons Street workshop.

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    Heritage H-137 Factory Special: The Kalamazoo Kid with a Mean Streak

    This isn't just a guitar; it's a direct line to the heart of American guitar history, a stripped-down, rock-and-roll machine built by the masters in the legendary 225 Parsons Street workshop. The Heritage H-137 Factory Special is what you get when you take a slab of ultra-light, resonant mahogany, give it a neck that feels like a perfectly worn-in bomber jacket, and load it with pickups that snarl and sing. This isn't for the faint of heart; this is pure, unadulterated tone.

     

    It Just Feels Right

    Let’s talk about the feel, because it’s the first thing that will make you smile. This guitar is shockingly lightweight, but it doesn't feel fragile. It feels alive. The '50s C-shaped neck is a glorious handful of genuine mahogany, substantial enough to grab for big, greasy bends but comfortable enough for hours of playing. It’s that perfect, "just right" profile that feels like it was carved specifically for your hand. With an unbound rosewood fingerboard, this instrument is all business, a direct conduit between your fingers and the sound in your head.

     

    The Sacred Howl of the P90

    A great piece of mahogany is a magical thing, but it needs the right voice to make it sing. That’s where the in-house wound Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic P90s come in. These aren't just any P90s; they're the sound of Kalamazoo. They have that glorious, signature blend of single-coil clarity and humbucker girth. They can whisper sweet, articulate cleans one moment and then, with a twist of the volume knob, unleash a ferocious, barking midrange that cuts through any mix. It's that raw, beautifully imperfect sound that has powered countless classic records.

     

    A Modern Relic, Born Yesterday

    This H-137 is a testament to enduring craftsmanship. Every detail, from the simple-yet-effective wraparound bridge that enhances sustain to the vintage gloss nitrocellulose finish that will age beautifully with you, is a nod to quality. Built with premium components like CTS pots and a genuine bone nut, this guitar isn't a museum piece—it’s a workhorse that looks like a work of art. It arrives in its own custom shop case, ready to add its chapter to your musical story.

     

    H-137 Factory Special Features:

    • Handcrafted at the legendary 225 Parsons Street factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
    • Solid, ultra-lightweight genuine mahogany body for incredible resonance and comfort.
    • Beautiful 3 Tone Sunburst nitrocellulose finish that ages gracefully over time.
    • Comfortable '50s C-profile mahogany neck with a smooth, unbound rosewood fretboard.
    • A matched pair of Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic P90 pickups, wound in-house for that perfect vintage snarl.
    • High-quality wraparound bridge provides rock-solid intonation and epic sustain.
    • Premium electronics featuring CTS potentiometers and a 3-way toggle switch.
    • Includes a Heritage Custom Shop hardshell case and case candies.
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    Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 Guitar with Case Specifications

    Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body Material: Ultra-Light Genuine Mahogany
    • Body Color: 3 Tone Sunburst
    • Body Finish: Nitrocellulose with Vintage Gloss
    • Rim Wood: None
    • Fretboard Material: Rosewood without Binding
    • Fretboard Radius: 12"
    • Fret Size: Jescar Medium Jumbo
    • Nut Material: Bone
    • Neck Profile: 50s C (.8910" – .9805")
    • Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
    • Headplate: Holly veneer, 'Heritage' logo with Twin Arrow Inlay
    • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
    • No. of Frets: 22
    • Fretboard Inlays: Dots
    • Pickup: Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic P90 (Neck & Bridge)
    • Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
    • Electronics: CTS Potentiometers, .022uF Capacitors, 3-Way Toggle Switch
    • Bridge: Wraparound
    • Pickguard: Plastic
    • Strings: Elixir 10-46
    • Tuning Machines: Heritage Custom Shop Tuners
    • Hardware Finish: Chrome
    • Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
    • Switch Tip: Black
    • Case: Heritage Custom Shop Case and Case Candies
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