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Heritage Guitar Custom Factory Special 60s RB

The Heritage Guitar Custom Factory Special 60s RB pairs a mahogany-and-maple build with two Custom Shop humbuckers and a locking bridge. Its premium price and lack of customer reviews make hands-on evaluation especially useful before buying.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 6 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

Heritage Guitar Custom Factory Special 60s RB review

The Heritage Guitar Custom Factory Special 60s RB is a U.S.-made H-150 Custom Shop model finished in River Blue. Its specification pairs a mahogany body with a flamed maple top, a set mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. The listed price is 4399, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The model has been available since March 2026.

This review is based solely on the published specifications. No customer reviews are available, so there is no user feedback to report on setup, finish consistency, reliability, or performance in regular use. The details below describe what the guitar includes and what those choices indicate, without treating unverified impressions as fact.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The single-cut body uses mahogany and a flamed maple top. The neck is also mahogany and is set into the body, rather than attached with bolts. The wood combination and construction are clearly stated, but the specifications do not give body or neck measurements beyond the scale and fingerboard radius. They also do not identify the maple top's thickness or describe the guitar's weight.

The neck has a 1960s C profile. That label gives a broad description of its shape, but does not include depth measurements, so it cannot establish precisely how it will feel in hand. The rosewood fingerboard has a 305 mm radius, equivalent to 12 inches, and 22 medium-jumbo frets. Trapezoid inlays made from mother-of-pearl provide the stated fingerboard markers.

The scale length is listed as 629 mm, also given as 24.75 inches. A bone nut is specified. These are useful points of comparison for players choosing among guitars, although the supplied data does not state the nut width, fret dimensions, or factory string gauge. Those details can affect setup and feel, and should be confirmed with the seller if they matter to a purchase.

Pickups and controls

The guitar has two Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic humbuckers, one in the bridge position and one in the neck position. The pickup layout is described as HH. The control set consists of two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way switch. This provides separate volume and tone adjustment for the two pickups, along with switching between the neck pickup, bridge pickup, or both, as indicated by the listed layout.

The specifications do not provide pickup output, magnet type, coil wiring options, or component values for the controls. There is no listed coil-splitting function or other switching feature, so it would be inaccurate to assume one is included. Players looking for a particular wiring arrangement should ask for confirmation rather than infer it from the pickup names.

Bridge, hardware, and finish

A locking bridge is specified, and the guitar has Heritage Custom Shop machine heads. The hardware is nickel, and the finish is described as Vintage Gloss in River Blue. A cream-colored pickguard is also included in the stated specification. No tremolo is fitted, according to the product data, so this is a fixed-bridge configuration rather than a vibrato-equipped model.

The listing does not provide additional information about the bridge design, tuning-machine ratio, finish process, or the extent of the gloss treatment. These omissions do not imply a defect, but they limit what can be concluded from the specification sheet alone. The River Blue color and Vintage Gloss finish identify the intended appearance; photographs or an in-person inspection would be needed to assess the exact shade and surface details.

Included items and buying considerations

A case is included. The listing explicitly says that a gig bag is not included, which distinguishes the supplied case from a soft carrying bag. The product is not identified as a limited run. Its item number is 639124, and the sales unit is one piece.

At the listed price of 4399, buyers may want to verify the currency, local taxes, shipping, and current availability with the retailer. The data also does not state whether the guitar ships with a certificate, adjustment tools, or other accessories beyond the case. Those points should not be assumed either way.

Specifications-based verdict

The Custom Factory Special 60s RB is defined by its mahogany and flamed maple construction, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, pair of Custom Shop humbuckers, and fixed locking bridge. Its listed dimensions include a 629 mm scale and 305 mm fingerboard radius, while the electronics use a conventional two-volume, two-tone layout with a three-way switch.

That makes the specification sheet informative for comparing construction and hardware, but it cannot establish how the instrument sounds, plays, or holds its setup. With no customer reviews available, those questions remain unanswered by the supplied data. The strongest basis for considering this model is therefore its documented build and included case, with final judgment dependent on a hands-on inspection and confirmation of the details that matter to the buyer.

Heritage Guitar Custom Factory Special 60s RB, front view
7.7/ 10 overall score
$4,399current price at the retailer
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • Mahogany body and neck with a flamed maple top.
  • Two Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic humbuckers with independent volume and tone controls.
  • Includes a case and features locking hardware.

What bugged me

  • No tremolo, which limits pitch-bending effects.
  • The listed price is high, and no customer reviews are available to help assess long-term value.

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

A strong option for players seeking a USA-made single-cut guitar with humbuckers, a mahogany neck, and a flamed maple top. Also worth considering for buyers who want a case included and do not require a tremolo.

Look elsewhere if

Less suitable for players who need a tremolo or want customer reviews before purchasing. The listed price may also rule it out for buyers seeking a lower-cost instrument.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
River Blue
Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Rosewood
Frets
22
Scale
629 mm
Pickups
HH
Tremolo
None
Including case
Yes
Incl. gigbag
No
Limited run
None
Model
Heritage Guitar H-150
Shape
Single Cut

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Before you decide

Questions players ask

What kind of pickups does this guitar have?

It has two Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic humbuckers, one at the bridge and one at the neck, controlled by a three-way switch.

Does it include a case?

Yes. A case is included; a gig bag is not listed.

Does the guitar have a tremolo?

No. The specifications list no tremolo and describe a locking bridge.

What are the neck and scale specifications?

It has a mahogany set neck with a '60s C profile, a 629 mm scale, a 305 mm fingerboard radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets.

Are customer reviews available?

No customer reviews were provided for this product, so there is no review-based feedback to assess.

The last word from the bench

This H-150 combines a set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and flamed maple top with a pair of Heritage Custom Shop 225 Classic humbuckers. The two volume and two tone controls, plus a three-way switch, provide familiar ways to shape the sound. A case is included, but there is no tremolo, and the listed price is substantial. With no customer reviews provided, buyers should base their decision on the specifications and, if possible, a direct trial.

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