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Heritage Sweet 16 '98 Archtop Electric Guitar - Used  From Other

Beautiful Used Sweet 16 from the Folks at Heritage! 

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What We Think

Really a tasty and smooth ax. The contrast of golden hued woods, golden hard wear, and abalone inlay is very classy. It knows it's pretty and we love it for it. Recent fret-dressing, too! It's like a little miniature Johnny Smith!

robinson@soundpure.com 

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Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Custom SWEET 16 -all solid woods- 
Multiple white bound 25 1/2” scale ebony finger board with mother of pearl split block inlays - 
20 frets.
Radius is 12". 
Nut width is 1-11/16". 
Body : Single cutaway solid carved spruce top solid carved curly maple back solid curly maple rims single bound white f-holes.Body Size - 2 3/4 body width - 16”body length - 20 1/4”
Electronics : Rare -original with set Humbucker pickup mounted in top from factory. This guitar sounds awesome, fat warm Jazz tones- far superior for playing live than the floating pickup models -  one volume control & one tone control.
Hardware : Gold plated hardware individual machine heads. Heritage bail tailpiece. Strap/Jack is in end of tailpiece.
T17 degree peghead pitch, ebony board with mop split block inlays, 
5 piece curly maple neck, head veneer with mop Heritage and Sweet 16,
2 3/4" rim, 16" body, 20 1/4" length, solid carved multiple white bound spruce top, and solid carved multiple white bound maple back, and curly maple rim, single cutaway.