Comments on: Walk, Don’t Run! (1967 Heit Deluxe V-2 Electric Guitar)

By: Roger Capps

Roger Capps — Sat, 14 May 2016 06:33:57 +0000

Harvey Mandell recorded with The Ventured in 1972.

By: Johnny DelRey

Johnny DelRey — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:24:12 +0000

Keep in mind, the Iron Butterfly were playing Mosrites when they recorded Inna Gadda Da Vida. I have the Teisco version of the model you write about here. Nice neck, good sound for me, I never saw any of the Heit models. There is a lot I haven’t seen. Nice article, thanks

By: Jose

Jose — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:25:55 +0000

Harvey Mandel? you kiddin’ right? If I remember correctly it was Barack Obama on bass and Bill Clinton on Sax.

By: Roseann Smith

Roseann Smith — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 21:28:47 +0000

I have one just like the ‘burst pictured, bought about 15 yrs ago. we cut out the neutral fret & Jon B in Boston made a new nut. “Getting Around” to replacing the useless selector switch w/ a standard 3-way. Thanks for the article. Ventures Rule.

By: Roscguitar

Roscguitar — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:09:27 +0000

The Ventures were a great sounding band especially when Harvey Mandel was in the group.

By: B Mac

B Mac — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:34:10 +0000

PS I thought I saw kid in Bad Religion playing one on Letrman a few yrs back.

By: B Mac

B Mac — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:30:54 +0000

By: Geoffrey E. Stich

Geoffrey E. Stich — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:55:01 +0000

I loved your discussion on “Heit” Guitars and think they are a best kept secret! I really like my couple! Gig tested and everything! Great Article! You re-inspired me! 🙂

By: wabbitdude

wabbitdude — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:48:35 +0000

You’re not the only one to cut their teeth on Ventures, I still remember Play Guitar with the Venture Vol 1..:-)

To me the obvious reason the Ventures always did so well in Japan was the simple fact that they played instrumentals. The tunes were easily recognizable and removed the obvious language barrier that might occur with a vocal song they covered.