Members SRQPhil Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Anyone know much about this guitar? I bought it in New York City around 1979. I've heard it compared to the Les Paul. Is this valid? Haven't played it much over the years. I was just curious if this is considered a good quality guitar and what it might be worth. I was also wondering if anyone knows how best to utilize the switches and knobs. I know there are two for volume and two for tone. And the switches control the pickups. Is there some sort of guide available? Sorry for my ignorance. But I just recently have gotten back into guitar and found this website and forum and thought I'd give it a shot. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SmoothJK Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 The old Hagstroms definitely have a cult following. Even the modern day ones are solid, though they're made in China and supposedly lack the "magic" of the old ones. Definitely hang onto it! It's a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Don't sell it off before you know what your talking about. Hagstom guitars are GREAT guitars. They arn't quite LP's . But they defintily are special. Some people will pay GOOD money for that guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 So its pretty much sat under the bed for 30 years? Jesus, that beast could be worth a pretty penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gypsypanther Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 So its pretty much sat under the bed for 30 years? Jesus, that beast could be worth a pretty penny Yeah. You just may have a gem there, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SRQPhil Posted May 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 So its pretty much sat under the bed for 30 years? Jesus, that beast could be worth a pretty penny You got it exactly right. That's where it's been, under my bed. It's in mint shape. That's cool to think I might actually have a hidden gem. Didn't know what I was doing when I bought it. I've been so out of touch with the guitar world til this website. It's so much fun to get back into it. Right now, I'm actually drawn to acoustic which I never played til recently. Just bought a Larrivee L-03. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Mmmm. Larrivee L-03's are very sweet sounding guitars. Vintage Hag's ain't too bad neither! Cool guitfiddle's my friend!!! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twisty571 Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Very cool,I love my Hag but unfortunately I missed my tube amp I traded away so I just dealt the Hag for my amp back:p I want a Swede or Deluxe next though after my Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 You got it exactly right. That's where it's been, under my bed. It's in mint shape. Please post a pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted May 20, 2008 Members Share Posted May 20, 2008 Yep, with the resurgence of Hagstrom within the last year or two, the vintage models (which already had a large following) are now becoming really valuable. I've never had the pleasure of playing a vintage Hag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SRQPhil Posted May 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 Finally getting around to posting a picture of my Hag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tone Eee Posted May 29, 2008 Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 That kid's gonna have back problems! My Swede was a heavy-ass chunk of mahogany, and it was a mess when I had it. Great build quality and sound. If your Swede is in good shape (ie, no broken plastic and original stuff), it's worth a pretty penny these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bulevardi.be Posted May 29, 2008 Members Share Posted May 29, 2008 Haven't played on a Hag yet, but I've read some good reviews of them. Pat Smear (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) plays with Hagstr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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