“A compelling entry into the world of American-crafted archtops”: Heritage updates its Standard II Collection with new H-575 model
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Back in September, Heritage Guitars unveiled its Standard II Collection on its 40th anniversary, bringing a number of upgrades to its celebrated Standard Series. The Standard II Collection kicked off with the refreshed H-150, followed in November by a trio of electric guitars, the H-150 P90, H-535 and H-530.
Now, the Kalamazoo-based brand is continuing that momentum with the introduction of the latest Standard II model, an updated version of the original hollowbody Standard H-575.
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Offered as a “compelling entry into the world of American-crafted archtops”, the Standard II Collection H-575 arrives with refined aesthetics following the Standard Series’ H-575, as well as newly unveiled Heritage Custom Shop 225 Standard Archtop Humbuckers.
These pickups are specifically voiced for modern jazz, prioritising “clarity and dynamic response”, with 42 AWG poly wire and Alnico 2 magnets with chrome covers “perfectly complementing” the guitar’s hollowbody resonance.
Credit: Heritage Guitars
Crafted at the brand’s legendary 225 Parsons Street facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Standard II Collection H-575 sports a new headstock veneer with the Heritage logo for a “more refined and elevated aesthetic”, a standard C neck profile for a “comfortable and effortless” playing experience.
Priced at $4,499 and available via the Heritage Guitars website and authorised Heritage dealers, the brand says the Standard II H-575 “stands confidently” beside its more elite archtop offerings, including the Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-575 and H-717.
Credit: Heritage Guitars
The Standard II Collection has already made a strong impression on the Guitar.com team; in November, we checked out the Standard II H-150, which has seen the brand shift somewhat from its philosophy of vintage revivalism to something a little more contemporary. In our review, we gave the guitar a 9/10, praising its quality tonal palette, useful array of switching options and comfortable light weight.
Will the Standard II H-575 measure up the same way? You can learn more at Heritage Guitars.
Heritage Guitars Standard II Collection. Credit: Heritage Guitars
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