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Here is another example of pawn shop prowess. Picked this one up about 5 years ago out of Michigan. Mid 70's Hagstrom Swede. it is in fabulous condition. Got it for around $350 CDN at the time.
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Mid 70's Hagstrom Swede
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I don't think I have ever seen one of these that did not have a broken pick-up mounting ring though. they were notorious for that.
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I had "the use" of one of those about 30 years ago thought it was a great guitar and really well built. I could do without the "Gumby" headstock though. You got a deal.
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wow are those good guitars? I noticed they're starting to run adds in guitar world. Pat smear from nirvana/foo fighters plays one
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Not sure the recent re-incarnation would be the same guitars. Not sure where they are being built either.imbackagain2 said:
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Yes Hagstroms have wonderful necks.
Inside is an aluminum I-beam and thats what allowed the Swedish Craftsmen to make them so thin.
I know, lots of guitarists like a big fat rounded neck; but not me.
I have a 66/67 Hagstrom Viking with the "Kings Neck" as the old decals used to proclaim.
Hagstrom ads used to boast "fastest neck in the world".
However, I beleive the Swede Necks are a little bigger.
Is that true?
Inside is an aluminum I-beam and thats what allowed the Swedish Craftsmen to make them so thin.
I know, lots of guitarists like a big fat rounded neck; but not me.
I have a 66/67 Hagstrom Viking with the "Kings Neck" as the old decals used to proclaim.
Hagstrom ads used to boast "fastest neck in the world".
However, I beleive the Swede Necks are a little bigger.
Is that true?
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Great Score!
I always thought that Hagstrom's had an excellent
headstock design. Very classy
What does the second toggle switch do?
Coil split/tap maybe?
I always thought that Hagstrom's had an excellent
headstock design. Very classy
What does the second toggle switch do?
Coil split/tap maybe?
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That's a nice looking guitar actually. Was paying $350 a steal? And yes, what is the other switch for?
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On the Swede you have the 3 position PUP selector switch and a 3 position tone switch. They made a limited number of Super Swede's that also had a coil tapping switch. Yes, the $350 was a deal. For an original Swede you would be looking at $600 plus. The Super Swedes are rare and command a premium.ofender said:
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How does that tone position switch work?
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I am not sure how the wiring was set-up but it clearly made a difference in the output. Almost like using a phaser or flanger.
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Always wanted to have one. In 1978, when I still lived in Eestern Europe, I was visiting Helsinki with 500 USD in my pocket for one guitar. Every gtr store had Swedes and they looked so tempting. The Swede had a very good reputation already then (jazz dude Larry Coryell played one) but at the end I went for a Stratocaster - 78, hardtail, r/w neck (500 wasn't enough for tremolo or maple neck). I still have the Strat, all original, and love it despite all the bad rap they get from all over.
I still keep checking eBay for Swedes, missed a chance to get a Superswede body and neck "project" recently.
I love your Swede, congratulations!
I still keep checking eBay for Swedes, missed a chance to get a Superswede body and neck "project" recently.
I love your Swede, congratulations!
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