Hagstrom began as a humble instrument shop in Sweden in 1925 that primarily sold accordions, which were imported from builders in Germany and Italy. As accordions fell out of style and electric guitar boomed Hagstrom adjusted their focus to meet the new demand and began producing guitars in 1958. Much like a Gibson ES-330 this hollowbody arch top consists of a laminate maple body for excellent projection and clarity. Although the truss rod is located at the base of the neck this bolt-on mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboard are in full working order and feature Hagstrom's iconic slender neck profile. Individual volume and tone controls, along with a 3-way selector switch, are as flexible and powerful as ever. Notable players include Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA and Elvis Presley who appears on the cover of his 1969 album "From Elvis in Memphis" with his Viking II. Made in Sweden.
*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 33 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!
