Wednesday, February 09, 2022

A Pleasant Surprise

Howdy folks! As some of you might already know, I am currently recuperating at home after hip surgery on January 14. Imagine my surprise when I found out that a number of old friends from the '80s were coming down from KL to pay me a visit today [February 9]. They were my classmates from TTC days, i.e. Param, Gautaman, and Leela, as well as a senior; Haima. Gautaman looked a bit tired. Turns out that he had to take an overnight bus from Sungai Petani to KL to meet up with the rest of the gang before proceeding to Kuantan. 

We had a wonderful time catching up. Now, we'd not seen each other since 1983; so there was certainly a lot of catching up to do. When it was time to bid farewell, I was in for another surprise. It seems that these kind-hearted folks had collected quite a tidy sum from well-wishers and were here to hand it over. Joy, oh joy! This would help offset the various expenses I'd incurred in purchasing items such as a single bed, air mattress, wheelchair and walker; to name a few. All said and done, I am truly thankful for having such good friends. God bless them. 



On the way here. Gautaman is having a snooze

Yours Truly



Leela

Haima





Param

A short stopover at Telok Chempedak before heading back to KL












Friday, February 04, 2022

2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB | Part 4

 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Video

The 2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB is now ready for delivery. Hate to see it go, but all good things must come to an end.





A closer look at the Grover tuners


Genuine Mahogany Neck

Ebony Fretboard with Mother of Pearl Block Inlays

Toggle Switch and Neck Humbucker

Bound Maple Pickguard

TonePros Bridge and Locking Tailpiece

Volume and Tone Knobs

Switchcraft Output Jack

Set Neck


2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB | Part 3

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Video

I do love an instrument that features top-notch electronics, and the 2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB is most certainly one of them. 



Control Cavity

Switchcraft Toggle Switch

CTS 500K Potentiometers

Neck Pickup Volume and Tone Pots

Bridge Pickup Volume and Tone Pots

Vishay 0.022uF Capacitor

Switchcraft Output Jack

Neck Pickup Cavity

Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Neck Pickup

Bridge Pickup Cavity

Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Neck Pickup



2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB | Part 2

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Video

The 2011 Heritage H-157CM VWB features rock-solid gold finished hardware. There are also a few pleasant surprises, as you will see in the accompanying pics.



"Acorn" Truss Rod Nut

Truss Rod and Switch Covers

One of the Grover Tuners

Tuner from Various Angles

Strap Buttons

TonePros Bridge

TonePros Locking Tailpiece

Bushings for Bridge and Tailpiece

Bound Maple Pickguard