Heritage Custom Shop Releases Core Collection H-555: Delivering Boldness with 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers and Distinctive Aesthetic Enhancements

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KALAMAZOO, USA; 4 FEBRUARY, 2025 – Heritage Custom Shop (heritageguitars.com), maker of the world’s finest musical instruments, announced today the brand-new H-555, building upon the foundation of the beloved Core Collection H-535. The new model features striking aesthetic updates and refined tonal enhancements. Crafted at the iconic 225 Parsons Street factory, home to other world-famous models like the H-150, H-157, and H-575 – the H-555 continues to exemplify the very best of American craftsmanship.

The Core Collection H-555 features a set of Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers, meticulously wound in-house with carefully selected components, and voiced to deliver added punch and richness while preserving exceptional dynamics and touch sensitivity. Seamlessly complementing the H-555’s semi-hollow construction, they blend warmth and woodiness with refined, articulate clarity.

The Core Collection H-555’s aesthetic has been elevated with multi-ply binding on the body, headstock, and pickguard. Its neck, sculpted in a classic ’50s profile, delivers effortless comfort and is adorned with elegant block inlays, seamlessly blending style with playability. Gold hardware complements the aesthetic, exuding elegance while presenting the H-555 as a truly premium and versatile instrument for the discerning player.

Available in Ebony and Trans Cherry, each Core Collection H-555 is beautifully finished with a nitrocellulose vintage gloss that features a subtle shine and gracefully ages over time. An Artisan Aged option is also available for those seeking an authentically well-loved look and feel, achieved through a meticulous, entirely hand-finished aging process. The new Core Collection continues Heritage’s tradition of world-class craftsmanship, offering a true masterpiece in tone and design for discerning players. Each guitar is shipped in a premium Heritage Custom Shop hard case.

Key Features:

• Finest Tonewoods: Laminated highly figured Curly Maple (Top & Back) with solid Curly Maple sides
• Heritage Custom Shop 225 Hot Classic Humbuckers: Designed and wound in-house
• Headstock: Multi-ply bound headstock, featuring a Kite inlay, 3×3 tuners laser-etched with Heritage graphics
• Neck Profile: Comfortable ’50s C-shape for a vintage feel
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stopbar tailpiece for enhanced sustain
• Made in the USA: Crafted at 225 Parsons Street

The Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-555 model is priced at $4,799 (US MAP), with the Artisan Aged version available at $5,399 (US MAP). It is available for purchase on heritageguitars.com and at select dealers.

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ABOUT HERITAGE GUITARS
With a legacy and storied history, Heritage Guitars is widely considered one of the most iconic and distinguished brands sought after by musicians worldwide. Since 1985, Heritage Guitars has been crafting exceptional instruments, continuing the tradition started at the famed 225 Parsons Street factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan and blending it with cutting-edge craftsmanship.

Heritage Guitars’ vibrant and impressive collections of guitars combine classic and modern designs with well-chosen materials and over a century of guitar-building experience. Heritage Custom Shop takes this expertise to new heights by crafting bespoke masterpieces tailored to the exact specifications and playing styles of the world’s most passionate and discerning players.

ABOUT VISTA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Vista Musical Instruments is an innovative, global collective of music-related brands dedicated to building meaningful products and experiences for the music community. Brands include MONO, Harmony, Teisco, Heritage Guitars, Dawsons, Swee Lee and Manny’s. Vista Musical Instruments is headquartered in Singapore, with operations in the USA, UK, and APAC, and is a part of Caldecott Music Group.