Like our H-Expander™ truss rod, Resinator™ wood is a major contributor to the distinctive “Hagstrom tone”. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Resinator™ wood has an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any of the problems associated with ebony. These characteristics eliminate dead spots or “wolf tones” sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator™ wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander™ adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom. The H-Expander™ truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstrom’s unique tone. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world’s fastest playing guitar. Hagstrom guitars became known world-wide for their professional quality, excellent playability, unique features, and great value.Īll Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expander™ truss rod.

The world’s first 8-string bass, the “H8”, was introduced, and became an instant success. Over time Hagstrom’s range of instruments expanded into classic designs such as semi-acoustic and jazz models (“Viking®” and “Jimmy”), solid-bodies (“Swede” and “Super Swede”), and electric basses.

Covered in sparkle and pearloid celluloid with stamped metal logos, they featured an ingenious use of materials previously used in their accordion production.

In 1958, the first Hagstrom electric guitars were built. Production of acoustic steel string and classical guitars dates back as early as the 1940‘s. Established in the 1925 as a manufacturer of accordions, Hagstrom also has a long history of building guitars.

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