Description
For players who crave raw expression and timeless tone, the Heritage Custom Shop H-137 Core Collection in Olive Drab is a revelation. Handbuilt in the historic 225 Parsons Street workshop-the birthplace of some of America's most iconic instruments-this solidbody single-cut connects tradition with modern craftsmanship in a way few guitars can. Whether you're a vintage aficionado or an artist seeking boutique quality, the H-137 offers a level of tone, feel, and vibe that speaks directly to the soul.
Originally designed as a stripped-down sibling to its carved-top counterparts, the H-137 is anything but basic. Its ultra-lightweight, genuine mahogany body and matching '50s C-shape neck deliver rich sustain and harmonic warmth; ideal for blues, rock, punk, and anything that thrives on dynamics and nuance. Finished in a thin layer of nitrocellulose with a vintage gloss, the Olive Drab colorway-available with an optional Artisan Aged treatment-adds a rugged, military-cool aesthetic that's full of character and destined to wear beautifully with time.
Tone-wise, it's a powerhouse. The 225 Classic P90 pickups, wound in-house at Heritage, are brimming with personality-punchy mids, glassy highs, and that unmistakable growl when you dig in. Paired with CTS pots, Orange Drop caps, and Switchcraft hardware, your signal path stays pure and responsive, whether you're chasing clean chime or snarling grit. The aluminum tailpiece and Tune-O-Matic bridge enhance sustain and deliver spot-on intonation; a workhorse setup that's equally at home on stage or in the studio.
Playability is every bit as refined. The 12" rosewood fretboard and medium jumbo Jescar frets offer a modern feel with vintage flair, while the bone nut and Heritage-branded tuners keep things dialed in even through aggressive playing. From the dot inlays to the Double Arrow headstock motif, the design is subtly striking-elegant without ever being flashy.
At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer instruments that feel alive in your hands, and the H-137 Core Collection is just that; an heirloom-quality guitar that invites you to create, explore, and connect. For those who want uncompromising tone wrapped in an understated, battle-ready aesthetic, this is the one.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Ultra-Light Genuine Mahogany
- Body Color: Olive Drab (Available with Artisan Aged Treatment)
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose with Vintage Gloss
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 50s C (.8910" - .9805")
- Contour Neck Heel: No
- Scale Length: 24-3/4"
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood without Binding
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Fret Size: Jescar Medium Jumbo
- No. of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fretboard Inlays: Dots
- Headplate: Heritage' Inlay, Holly w/Double Arrow Inlay
- Pickups: 225 Classic P90
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
- Electronics: CTS 500K Potentiometers, Orange Drop .022uF Capacitors, Switchcraft Toggle Switch and Pure Tone Input Jack
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic and Aluminum Tailpiece
- Pickguard: Plastic
- Strings: Elixir
- Tuning Machines: Heritage' Branded Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Control Knobs: Black
- Switch Tip: Black
- Case: Custom Shop Hard Case
Sku: H137CC-ODR
