Im looking for a guitar easier on my small hands and from what i understand the mustang has a small neck 24scale i think but the hagstrom has a thin neck not to mention its only 23 the cost of the fender. Mar 28, 2017 we take a look at the stunning limited edition 3 kings guitars from hagstrom, comprising of the swede, super swede and ultra swede. Sometimes we exceed even our own high expectations. Viking iip, ultra swede, select super swede dbd, select super swede coc, select swede bch, select swede bgb, select ultra swede nbd, select. Finally, a coil splitting function enabling the custom58 humbucking pickups to be individually switched to single coil mode via the pushpull tone controls completes the. Mar 11, 20 the les paulinfluenced swede was first introduced in 1970, while the higherend super swede originally called the swede deluxe was introduced circa 1977. The les paulinfluenced swede was first introduced in 1970, while the higherend super swede originally called the swede deluxe was introduced circa 1977. The select super swede features a gluedin mahogany neck and the body is a combination of mahogany and maple. At hagstrom we take every new design challenge as a way to bring our history of innovation and performance to contemporary guitarists in a fresh and exciting way.
Since then it has been a signature feature on many of hagstroms solid body models. The stainless made the swede brighter, but also gave it a bit more midrange body. Gibson les paul junior vs hagstrom ultra swede guitar tone comparison. Still not fat by any measure, but id say my deuce neck feels pretty close to my variax standard with its yamaha pacifica neck and a shade skinnier than my g5422. Electric guitar ultra swede ultralux model, single cut, 2piece basswood body, maple neck, resinator wood fretboard, 2x hagstrom custom 62n4, 1x 62b4. Hagstrom limited edition 3 kings guitars swede, super swede. My biggest concern is the weight of the current swede tremar. The swede and super swede electric solid body guitars were also early models and still exist today.
Today, hagstrom are back in production in the far east manufacturing to the highest of standards. So ive been resuscitating a badly beaten 2008 hagstrom swede reissue thanks for the input guys. Noob questionfender mustang or hagstrom ultra swede. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. We proudly present to you, the swede and super swede models of the new northenseries. Discussion in guitars in general started by hyakushiki, may, 2011.
The hagstrom sound is instantly recognizable, made possible by the guitars resinator. Hagstrom only built 356 of them in total, with 9 of those being a left handed version, so they are quite rare. With pickups specially designed to provide a hybrid singlecoil humbucking soundpalette, the tremar super swede p90 is a masterpiece of tonal magic. Hagstrom super swede used free shipping no mahogany body and professionally set up. Im not sure if i should choose the swede or ultra swede.
Unfollow hagstrom super swede to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. View and download hagstrom super swede tremar brochure online. This guitar is like having a les paul and a fender strat or tele all in one. Electric guitar ultra swede ultralux model, single cut, 2piece basswood body, maple neck, resinator wood fretboard, 2x hagstrom custom 62n4, 1x 62b4 humbucker, scale. This model features a beautiful flame maple top that looks so good you may get caught playing in front of a mirror just so you dont have to take your eyes off of it. Hagstrom northen super swede flame has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer.
Speaker shootout svs ultra bookshelf vs wharfedale diamond. Hagstrom s current stable includes classic semiacoustic jazz models like the viking. All things else are equal as far as i can tell, which is the higher end guitar. As you can find on the hagstrom website, the ultra s are made of basswood, while the highergrade models are made of usually african mahogany. The super swede is a bit of a leftfielder in that it has the more fenderesque 25. Is the quality of the hagstrom swedes comparable to some of the lower level les pauls. The select super swede is a solid body cutaway, with hagstrom 18. Kinda narrowed it down between the new fender mustang or a hagstrom ultra swede. Identical except for the select super swedes longer neck 25,5 compared to 24,75 and the select.
After production stopped in 1983 hagstrom became instantly collectable. Hagstrom viktsb viking semihollow tobacco sunburst. Still not fat by any measure, but id say my deuce neck feels pretty close to my variax standard with its yamaha pacifica neck and a. I made a quick stop yesterday for strings for my strat and held a swede, didnt play it but did notice the neck profile was more sleek and felt nice. A slender, compact body joined to an ultraslim neck profiled in an easy d shape is combined with the rich and powerful sound of hagstroms custom 62 pickups.
The swede has a second 3way toggle switch located on the bottom horn that provides filter controls for additional tone options. Cody francis western call svs ultra bookshelf product page. We proudly present to you, the swede and super swede models of the new northen series. We have a wide range of hagstrom electric guitars available, with many hagstrom guitar models for sale including f series, ultralux, deluxe and swede as well as a large number of guitar accessories. The swede comes with two volume and tone controls and a threeway pickup selector toggle, but the fun doesnt stop there. As801 integrated amp in pure direct mode, connected to laptop with usb.
Hagstrom catalogs are quite vague regarding specifications, but the main difference between the two is that the super swede boasts a set neck, while the regular swede has a bolton. Resinator wood, 2 custom 58 alnico5 humbuckers, hagstrom stopbar tailpiece. Ive heard something about the weight being different, t. Of course, by fusing the latest achievements and themost sophisticated tech. This is an updated reissue of the popular guitar that was in production during the 1970s, and right up until hagstrom s close in 1983. Hagstrom select super swede electric guitar vintage sunburst. The tone is truly ultra licious, both in humbucking mode and in coilsplit mode for singlecoil sounds. The super swedes electronics package also makes use of hagstroms passive rccircuit, opening the door to new sonic possibilities without sacrificing harmonic complexity. Each super swede is crafted using a mahogany body, maple top, and set mahogany neck. Dec 17, 2009 the swede comes with two volume and tone controls and a threeway pickup selector toggle, but the fun doesnt stop there. Hagstrom s unique sustain block tailpiece was the result of design work starting in 1976 and made its first appearance on swede and super swede guitars produced in 1978. Hagstroms unique sustain block tailpiece was the result of design work starting in 1976 and made its first appearance on swede and super swede guitars. Hagstrom guitars uk acoustic bass electric guitars guitar. The latter is the intro model, basically, while the super is one of the higher end models.
Check out the product pages on our website for more info. Unfollow hagstrom guitar ultra swede to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To expound, though, there is a big difference between the super swede and the ultra swede. A graphite nut is cut to an equally high standard, while the fingerboard consists 22 medium gauge frets. We have 1 hagstrom ultra swede manual available for free pdf download. Hagstrom super swede f electric guitar, vintage sunburst the hagstrom super swede f is a heavily chambered alternative to the classic super swede. For those searching for the best all possible sonic worlds, here is the solution. The only difference i can find from hagstroms website is that the swede has a mahogany body and mahogany top vs the super swede which has a mahogany with 10mm carved maple top, flamed maple veneer. Select super swede, select swede and select ultra swede. These instruments combine all our experience, our independent developments and traditional hagstrom craftsmanship, with the latest manufacturing technologies and reputation of one of the finest european guitar manufacturers.
Hagstrom northern series nsusweblk electric guitar, black gloss. The ultra swede guitar is one of hagstrom s most cherished models. The ultra swede guitar is one of hagstroms most cherished models. I have a hagstrom ultra swede, and love it especially the weight but am thinking of upgrading to the swede tremar. This is an updated reissue of the popular guitar that was in production during the 1970s, and right up until hagstroms close in 1983. Both guitars are played clean and with distortion in all possible. Hagstrom three kings limited edition ultra swede ulswe3kg. Early models include the classic viking semi acoustic and an 8 string bass.
If you look up compton bridges, you can find many who describe the results and even a few decent audiovideo demos. Hagstrom swede for sale in uk 44 used hagstrom swedes. Listen to the difference between a hagstrom ultra swede spalted maple and a fender mustang made in japan. Unfortunately these suffer from a sharpend problem and a decent setup would improve playability. Sleek and stylish, the hagstrom ultra swede allows you to pull the trigger and let those fingers fly. Since then it has been a signature feature on many of our solid body models. Hagstroms unique sustain block tailpiece was the result of design work starting in 1976 and made its first appearance on swede and super swede guitars produced in 1978. Wondering what some of you think about them good or bad. Hagstrom ultra swede a slender, compact body joined to an ultra slim neck profiled in a easy d shape is combined with the rich and powerful sound of hagstroms custom 62 pickups.
Each string terminates in a single, massive brass block coupled directly to the guitars body. Hagstrom ultra swede vs fender mustang guitar tone and sound. Hagstrom swede bass has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. The super swede bass was the only hag bass that i was unable to add into my hag collection.
We take a look at the stunning limited edition 3 kings guitars from hagstrom, comprising of the swede, super swede and ultra swede. Hagstrom guitar parts and accessories for sale in stock ebay. I dont know if they split doesnt look like theres four wires in the coated cable coming out of the pickups. Hagstrom super swede used in good condition, no staining or marks, no rips to dust cover from non smoking home.
Hagstrom super swede bk electric guitar single cut, mahogany body with solid flamed maple top, archtop, setin mahogany neck, fretboard. Northen swede articulate classic tone the new hagstrom northen series the new hagstrom northenseries are based on our richswedish guitar expertise and our original designsdating back to the beginnings of hagstroms guitar luthery in 1958. I would suspect the hagstroms outclass the epiphone models, so im. Great deals on hagstrom guitar parts and accessories.
Listen to the difference between a gibson sg and a hagstrom ultra swede. Hagstroms current stable includes classic semiacoustic jazz models like the viking. Hagstrom swedef left handed electric guitar with fhole,wild. Gibson sg vs hagstrom ultra swede guitar tone comparison. Unfortunately hagstrom introduced the super swede bass just before they closed their doors in 1983 which is why very few were made. Hagstrom ultra swede burgundy burst not great 1211 this is a guitar that is designed and built with the guitarist in mind who doesnt want to pay the more expensive prices to get a gibson les paul.
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