The Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-717 is an exceptional addition to the archtop lineup, a masterfully crafted guitar that blends tradition with innovation. Built at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, the H-717 carries forward a rich legacy while embracing contemporary refinements. This premium instrument represents the pinnacle of archtop craftsmanship, offering an exquisite tonal experience along with modern aesthetics.

At the heart of the H-717 lies an expertly tone-tapped spruce top, paired with a stunning, highly figured Curly Maple back and sides, delivering a warm, articulate acoustic tone with outstanding resonance. The 5-piece maple and walnut neck, enhanced by an ebony fretboard, provides a comfortable yet refined playing experience, making this guitar a dream for jazz and archtop enthusiasts alike.

The Heritage Custom Shop floating pickup, handbuilt in-house, ensures the instrument’s natural voice remains intact while allowing players to shape their tone effortlessly. Paired with a Schatten tone/volume control mounted on the pickguard, this system offers both vintage warmth and modern versatility.

The Custom Shop H-717 features a meticulously crafted, larger headstock, elegantly bound and adorned with a Kite inlay, perfectly complementing the grandeur of its jazzbox silhouette. A sleek, modern pickguard further enhances the instrument’s sophisticated aesthetic, while gold hardware and a full-contact ebony bridge complete the luxurious appointments.

Finished in a timeless Honey Burst nitrocellulose lacquer, the H-717 will gracefully age over time, developing a unique patina that tells the story of its journey. Each guitar comes with a Heritage Custom Shop hard case, ensuring it remains a treasured instrument for generations.

Specifications:

Top Wood: Spruce
Back and Sides: Figured Maple
Body Color: Honey Burst
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Heritage Custom Shop Archtop
Neck Profile: Standard Jazz
Neck Wood: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple
Scale Length: 25.5"
No. of Frets: 22
Pickups: Heritage Custom Shop Floating Pickup
Controls: Schatten Tone/Volume On Pickguard
Bridge: Full Contact Ebony
Pickguard: Ebony
Strings: Tomastik
Tuning Machines: Gold ‘Heritage'
Hardware Finish: Gold
Case: Custom Shop

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Custom Shop Core Collection H-717 Archtop Guitar, Honey Burst