I want one . Tim Pierce, signature ✌🏻🎸🎶

Hey Tim! I helped put that baby together...thanks for the praise!

We Michiganders, and more importantly us folk from the mighty Kazoo have always been proud of our Gibson heritage. So when they left it was like a lifelong love just not coming home one day. Ohhh the grief. So when Heritage Guitars started up in the very building we had a love affair for, for so long. I gotta tell ya, I figured it would just be a flash in the pan. Heritage Guitars has been a standout and we love them.

Years ago while working for Sprint i was at their telecom site which is next door across the tracks from the Heritage factory. I had a 1938 Gibson f hole style acoustic guitar with me that had a shimmed neck and didnt play well. It was all i had at the time though. I went next door and knocked on the door with the guitar in hand.a guy opened a little square window and asked me what i wanted. This is a very rough neighborhood it seemed to me btw. I told him iwhat i had and it was doing and asked him for advice what to do with it. He said they dont fix guitars. But a guy behind him said let him in let me see it. So i went in and he looked inside it and his eyebrow arched. He said leave it here and come back at 4 o clock. I thanked him and went back to work. I went back at 4 and he wheeled out a very old guy in a wheelchair. He had a light on a head band and he showed me the tag inside through the f hole where he built it in 1938. This all happened in the late 90's. He showed me another tag he had added where he repaired it that day. I tried to pay them but they wouldnt take my money and they basically ran me off. It still plays beautifully now and i still have it and have added a floating p90 .

I just watch Tim's videos to see him smile. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

You emanate happiness when you play. Your eyes smile - even when they are closed.

Billy Squier's "Don't Say No" album is such a gem! "Lonely is the Night" sounds great on your Heritage!

What differentiates Tim Pierce, Rick Beato, Ask Zac and Five Watt World is the musical intellectual appeal. Going beyond endless guitar and gear reviews, I’ll admit they serve an important purpose if done correctly versus hawking a particular brand, your channel gives insight into the working world of being a musician. Even this review focuses on what the tonal possibilities are available and why to a working musician it fills a void. Thanks for all you do.

Heritage is a magnificent guitar manufacturer. The instruments are pure single cut designs at its finest.

My favourite musical guitarist ever. Tim's video's are different from the standard ones and full of good advice and killer tone. A good measure of a great teacher is the minute you start watching Tim, you're reaching for your guitar. 👍

This old guy can play. What an absolute monster. I’m more of a metal head myself. Have been for 40 years or more. But watching Tim play is just a real treat. Great precision, dynamics and sheer joy. Well done sir. 👍🏻

I never saw anyone bang on an electric guitar body like that. That was the coolest! It really does ring like a piano!

So glad Heritage still exists and is going strong! To me It was a fantasy brand that already had the reputation of being the "real" LPs and that was 25years ago!

Everytime I see Tim's playing it humbles me, the confidence in execution and the on-pointness is just so satisfying to see. I wonder what kind of aura you can feel when you hear and see him play in person in front of you.

I worked in a repair shop for a couple decades, a period over which I've played almost everything known at one point in time. It's an interesting thing when it comes to Les Pauls, weight relieving/chambering and the desire to have them sound as close to vintage Bursts as possible. Most people will go with a modern model without weight relief because the original ones didn't have it, and they're trying to get close to the tone and response. I've played a number of 50s Les Pauls,; several 58/59/60 bursts, along with a few Gold Tops, and the one quality that was consistent among them that isn't nearly as prevalent with them after they returned from being discontinued in the 70s right up to modern ones, is the resonance and attack. "Liveliness" is a common description that, while a bit vague, none the less fits. There's a bounce and punch that people tend to equate more with Fenders or semihollows than with LPs. Personally, if I were looking to get a modern model to fill in for a vintage one, I'd start by trying out chambered, or even weight relief before non-weight relieved, that's going to get as close to that liveliness. Another thing is that the older ones tend to be markedly brighter than modern ones, and out of the modern ones it's the chambered bodies that are brighter. I'm not completely sure why that is, but if I were to guess I'd say that with so much of the mahogany mass removed, the maple top plays a larger role in the collective tone. I've also noticed that the lighter the guitar, the brighter their acoustic tone is. The resonance between the neck and the body is the foundation that everything else builds off from, and it's also the hardest thing to change later on (if it's possible at all). Pickups, pots, tone caps, hardware, etc? These are all things that can easily be replaced later on. The wood? Not so much.

Thank you, Tim -- great guitar, and appreciate the glimpse into the factory.

That Heritage literally sounds AMAZING 🙌. Love my H150 Deluxe

Man...I wish I could find as much enjoyment in anything as Tim seems to have playing guitar. He is a beast and always so inspiring. Thanks for these videos Tim!

I love when it rings like little bells. Never heard it like this before from a guitar. He really loves his guitar that is for sure. To see this joy in his face, this is a gift!

The problem being Tim Pierce...Every guitar sounds incredible in your hands

I once got to play an original 1959 Les Paul goldtop (owned by Laurence Juber from Wings). It sounded like... heaven, or as close to heaven as a magical guitar being played poorly by a drummer can sound.

When I got my first guitar in 1984, the guy in the shop played an open E chord on it and it chimmed like a bell. I was blown away! I love that sound and although I don't really like Les Pauls, that guitar has a really great tone that I've rarely heard - well done, hope you keep it all your long life!

Every Heritage I’ve ever played has been exceptional. I have a H-535 that is incredible and has been a good sales pitch for Heritage. As several friends that have played mine have went out and bought one. Plus Heritage has amazing customer service

Thanks for this. I heard about Heritage for years, but knew nothing about the back story of them. I have a new appreciation for them now.

Everything I've heard Tim play sounds amazing... music, guitars, pedals, demos... just, everything!

Love it! I have a Heritage 157 Triple Tuxedo, (3 pickup, 57' Custom type), and it is a rocking machine!

It's always good to hear you playing.

This was such a thrill to watch! And even more to listen to! Love it.

I love everything about that guitar and the cherry on top is the way you play it! Thanks for the Billy Squier too.

I’m really happy that Heritage built a guitar you really adore, you DESERVE it maestro 🎉

Tim, as always it is an absolute joy to see your honest delight in playing guitar, as well as your unpretentious approach to gear reviews. If I was a guitarist I’d be on your courses in a flash. Cheers from a retired drummer in Scotland.

you can always tell when you are truly fired up .. sounds great!!

Heritage is an awesome company. Recently bought a Trans Cherry 535. Stellar instruments. Thanks for the upload Tim.

Tim, absolutely great to see and hear your newest acquisition!...It sounds great...I can definitely relate to the dynamic aspects!...I think that's why I like Supro amps so much!...Thanks for another great video...

Wow! That was a delight right there. Gorgeous and most importantly, superb tone. Thanks Tim for sharing your thoughts and passion with us.

Incredible tone, emotional, and beautiful playing !!!!!!! WOW

Beautiful looking & sounding guitar !! Congrats Tim !!

What a beauty. Gary Moore played a Heritage LP at times and it sounded amazing. Enjoy your new guitar, Tim!

Tim, sounds and looks AWESOME! I love my H150 ....I have the same PU's in mine and it's so open and clear. GREAT guitars!

Yeah, my first Heritage was in '88 and not a great instrument, but since I'm a Kalamazoo kid and live about a mile from the factory I stuck with them and can say the two I have now are excellent.

I picked one of these up over 20 years ago straight out of Kalamazoo MI, It has a crazy good sound. I have more than 10 other guitars and this is the best sounding one. The Tele is the second.

Love the tone Tim, that guitar is a beauty. That intro “ Lonely is the night “ Billy Squier, was originally played on a Tele with a humbucker in the bridge. I was at a live gig back in 1976, your new Heritage nailed that tone.

That really is a great sounding LP type guitar. It has the clarity and bell like ring of the golden age ones that everyone loves so much (although I imagine not all of the old ones actually have this!)

Great review. I have played Heritage before. They do such a wonderful job.

Amazing!! The new guitar is a dreamboat. Dynamics are my first ask too. Lovely!

Holy cow Tim, I've been playing all my life, but you holding up the guitar in sun exposing your finger muscles is incredible

That's definitely an amazing sounding guitar. I've done all types of mods on my 2 Les Pauls and have gotten closer to the sound I'm trying to achieve but it still doesn’t have that awesome bell-like dynamic sound that yours has. A couple of things I've learned along the way is that no 2 guitars (especially Les Pauls) are the same. The mods (pickups, pots, caps, etc) definitely help but the gear you play through, particularly the amp, is a big factor in the guitar sound as well.

so glad to see Heritage is continuing with their push, My hometown Michigan!!

I always look forward to your videos Tim. Thanks

Congrats on the new guitar Tim. It sounds great. I also liked the Standard 150 that you played second. I might just have to look into buying one. Good video Tim

Listening to you rip in the beginning of the video just shows how much you love the guitar. Also, not a bad way to start any video.

I loved my gold top, the sound out of it was heaven and the vibe it carries, well you understand. Heritage are fantastic!

I love watching the enthusiasm and joy, that you have when you play. That is a beautiful, wondrous guitar.

I always felt that Neville Martin got it bang on, he said what Heritage ought to be Gibson, is what G&L was to Fender. And they needed to get their quality and product up to G&L standards. I think they might finally have done that.

Such a play being a subscriber and getting to see you enthusiasm ... Great video Tim

Beautiful guitar, and magnificent playing as always!

Congrats! I had my dream Les Paul made by an English luthier called Sid Poole in 1996. Still have it, amazing guitar.

Sweet guitar Tim. Thanks for sharing that with us !

I've always loved Heritage guitars. Criminally underrated. Quality company. Your new guitar is amazing. Time Pierce model with the "secret" chamber? YES PLEASE.

I love the way you demo a guitar- that sting lick is one of my favs😎😎😎

That guitar sounds great! I bought a Custom Core H-150 in tobacco sunburst shortly after they came out. I was looking for the 50's style neck and the weight was at 8.5 lbs. Has an awesome flame top. I did swap out the 225 pickups for a set of "Kingfish" Jalen pickups. It is my best guitar! I ended buying a Heritage H-535 semi-hollow, and it is great too!

Tim, I own a Heritage H150 honeyburst. I think I bought it back in 2002. I bumped it once while intoxicated and playing (sober and grateful since 9-12-16). It rang like a bell. I immediately knocked on it softly with my knuckles to satisfy my curiosity. Of course, each time thereafter I knocked on it, it rang out. Impressed, I showed all my friends who'd come over to watch me jam. VERY COOL BROTHER. FURTHER, I WANT TO EXPRESS EXTREME GRATITUDE AND RESPECT TO YOU FOR YOUR SINCERITY IN MUSIC, YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OF COURSE YOUR TALANTS!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!!!

While Tim is just a fantasist. player, but I love his vids because he just exudes joy when he plays.

Made my day. Totally digging Heritage guitars.

Thanks Tim! Just purchased a used H-137 with Lollar P90s. I wouldn’t have been aware of Heritage without this video! Thanks again man, peace! Sunil

It is really nice to see such enthusiasm

Always great content on this channel.

For my ears, any guitar you play will sound sooo so good. But that's a really gorgeous guitar, looks and sound, especially in your hands Tim

The tones you are getting in the jamming you do starting around the 3:30 has a lot of Phil Keaggy Les Paul tones, especially on the album Crimson and Blue, which is a huge compliment to you, Tim. Phil probably has my favorite Les Paul tone, the tone you are getting is right up there.

I’m smiling with you Tim I too had my own heritage experience not to long ago. I was mind blown how different and musical I became my the inspiration coming from My Artisan aged H535 in Ebony I ended up buying a Sweetwater edition Artisan Aged Wine Burst H150 and WOW !! So inspiring! Now they’ve gone up in price and I’m glad I got mines before they went boutique price ! They’ve always been boutique in my opinion! So much attention to detail.

Great video Tim! I have a Heritage H-150 custom core plain top and it's a great guitar. Having one with a 1960 neck would be very cool!

Tim you could make anything sound great you have such great feel natural feel on the guitar smooth no matter the style you nail it.

That's the sound I look for too. Well chosen and thanks for the insight and tips.

Great video Tim! I've never owned a Heritage but I am very familiar with them. I used to teach guitar lessons at locally owned shop that was open from 1980 to 2016. They were a for Gibson dealer but switched to Heritage when they became available. As you probably know, Gibson's dealer requirements do not favor the small stores! Heritage was great to work with a I got to play a ton of them that passed through the store. Amazing guitars with soul. I have no idea how many times I heard the shop owner tell the Heritage origin story to educate customers about these guitars...as you accurately told here! They even did a model that was exclusive to that store. Anyway, I regret not picking one up back then, because the store owner used to sell me stuff a his cost! Oh well! One of these days I'll pick up an LP style.

Thanks for sharing!!! Sounds great in your hands!!

Tim, you should have mentioned that Kalamazoo factory is where all the famous 1950s Les Pauls were built that players dream of playing. Heritage is much closer in soul to those 1950s than Nashville, even though there is a slightly different headstock shape.

your content brings pure joy;. im a complete cynic usually but you're so genuine. thanks

This one nailed it fell in love with mine. You just rock my man

Great sounding guitar. Of course Tim could make a guitar made by Mattel sound good. I had the opportunity to tour the Kalamazoo Gibson factory in 1981 before they moved all of their production to Nashville. I currently have a Heritage H-555. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you Tim for the inspiration. You are a joy to watch and learn from.

Great tension. Chords are full and Bright! Lead full of all the good stuff. Great tone! Awesome🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

Stunning tone. Great job.

Been playing Gibsons for over fifty years. Played and owned lots of vintage. Had some truly incredible Custom Shop Lesters! Introduced to Heritage twenty years ago. Been to Parsons Street a dozen times (a couple of times since the change in ownership) and have met all the original owners. I've owned half-a-dozen Heritage guitars and had them do a custom spec build. I love their guitars. My most recent is a Custom Core H-150. It is "all that"! The late Edwin Wilson, along with Heritage's in-house vintage guru Pete Farmer, "got there" with the Custom Core H-150 and the 225 humbuckers. An inveterate tweaker (I have a 25th Anniversary H-150 with actual PAF's), I wouldn't touch the Custom Core. Fit, finish, weight (8.3 lbs. not relieved), relic'ing, neck carve, top (gorgeous chevrons), color (tobacco burst) tic all of the boxes.

I have a 1999 H150CM built for the '99 Summer NAMM show and I love it especially when it's played LOUD! Great choice.

Great instrument! Having the excellent Mr. Pierce playing it doesn't hurt of course.

Tim, your new Heritage is beautiful. A week ago, I didn't know much about Heritage. I was at Guitar Center and they had a 1996 that looks identical to your new axe. I walked out with it and couldn't be happier with it. Maybe I can bring it to LA and we can compare how yours compares to the 96. Enjoy your Heritage, it is beautiful and sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing about these wonderful guitars.

I like your guitaring. First time I've heard of you but wikipedia seems to shine brightly on you - Bon Jovi, Crowded House, Genesis etc. You really feel the music which seems to be rather rare this century.

Cooool! Guitar need heaven. Beautiful guitar tone. Thanks Tim.

Wow! What a awesome guitar! I just bought a H-150 today! Can't wait to until it gets here!🎸

I have a Heritage H-150. I absolutely love it. One of the best sounding guitars I have ever played.

Tim you are the most laid back person I’ve seen on the KZfaqs 🤘😎🤘you RAWK!! Thanks

Thanks for the videos Tim - magic for guitar enthusiasts 🎸

Thank you Tim for an awesome video!!!

Heritage guitars have always looked very nice, but I rarely see them in stores to try. I attended a guitar show a couple of years ago and one of the dealers had a couple for sale so I was finally able to try one. Like you, I tend to prefer a thinner neck profile so it's good to hear they do offer semi-custom options. Maybe some day...

Incredible. Thanks, Tim!

There is no better ad this company could think of. Awesome playing!

I'm a LONG time Heritage player!!! H150CM great instrument and a sturdy work horse.

Great video Tim. I’ll probably never buy a Gibson LP but a Heritage? Definitely. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

That’s an absolutely beautiful tone.

Thx Tim , love your videos and lessons ❤.

That’s why I love great strat pickups for this is exact reason the ability to go from clean to overdrive with only a pick