Heritage H-575 (Original Sunburst)

The Heritage H-575 is a premium hollow body electric guitar crafted in the tradition of classic American archtops. Built in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Heritage Guitars—founded by former Gibson luthiers—the H-575 features a fully hollow maple body, a carved spruce top, and a single Venetian cutaway for upper-fret access.

Equipped with dual Seth Lover humbuckers, it delivers warm, articulate tones ideal for jazz, blues, and rockabilly. Its floating rosewood bridge and trapeze tailpiece enhance acoustic resonance, while its mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard ensure smooth playability.

With its vintage-inspired design and hand-built quality, the H-575 is a favorite among players seeking a versatile, feedback-resistant hollow body with rich sustain and classic aesthetics.

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Description

The Heritage H-575 is a premium, handcrafted hollow-body archtop built in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by the legendary luthiers who once crafted Gibson’s golden-era guitars. Designed for jazz, blues, and rock players, it delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent articulation and sustain while resisting feedback at higher volumes.

Key Features & Specifications:

Body & Construction

  • Type: Fully hollow archtop
  • Top: Carved solid spruce (enhances acoustic resonance)
  • Back & Sides: Select maple (for balanced tone & projection)
  • Body Depth: Traditional thinline profile (comfortable playability)
  • Cutaway: Single Venetian (smooth upper-fret access)
  • Binding: Multi-ply cream (vintage aesthetic)

Neck & Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: Mahogany (warm, stable feel)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony (smooth playability, bright attack)
  • Scale Length: 24 ¾” (Gibson-style)
  • Frets: 22, medium-jumbo (easy bending & articulation)
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16″ (comfortable for chord work & soloing)
  • Inlays: Pearl block or trapezoid (classic elegance)

Hardware & Electronics

  • Pickups: Seth Lover humbuckers (vintage PAF-style, warm & clear)
  • Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-way switch (versatile tonal shaping)
  • Bridge: Floating rosewood with adjustable ebony base (enhances acoustic tone)
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze (improves sustain & resonance)
  • Tuners: Grover Sta-Tite (reliable tuning stability)

Sound & Playability

  • Tone: Warm, woody, and articulate—ideal for jazz chords, bluesy bends, and clean rock
  • Feedback Resistance: Better than full-depth archtops due to thinner body
  • Versatility: Handles clean to lightly overdriven tones beautifully

Finish Options

  • Classic sunburst, natural, vintage cherry, and custom colors
  • High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (authentic vintage feel)

Why Choose the H-575?

  • Handmade in the USA by Heritage’s master builders
  • Superior craftsmanship compared to mass-produced alternatives
  • Jazzbox clarity with added versatility for blues, rock, and beyond

Perfect for players who want a high-end, feedback-resistant hollow body with vintage tone and modern playability.

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