Members osbornkt Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hey folks, I picked up a stellar Hagstrom III today, and absolutely adore it. I've not heard of many people having a Hagstrom as a main axe, but I can certainly see this one becoming my go-to guitar. Such an easy neck and responsive action...It's heavenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 I had a friend that had a few of those years ago. They played like butter. HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members osbornkt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Thanks! I'm in awe of how nice a 45 year old guitar can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 HAWT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've known a few people over the years that had Hagstrom as their main guitar. I once had one of their basses, a short scale, that I quite liked. Your guitar looks very 'stratty' how does it sound with the three pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members osbornkt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 It feels a ton better than any Strat I've picked up...The ones I've messed with have seemed a bit bulky and cumbersome (personal preference)The three pickups are really great, actually. There is a huge range of sonic options that I really like...You can get the Fender-esque twangy sounds, to a smoother, more colorful tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Sweet!!! Great looking too! That'll start conversations like no Fender or Gibson can!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's the cool thing about the old Hagstroms. The have that Teisco/Retro look but play like a modern guitar. Nice shape~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's awesome. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've not heard of many people having a Hagstrom as a main axe, but... Pat Smear plays them exclusively, and has played them for the past +20 years. woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 That is nice! I dig the strat neck and headstock look on the retro body! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Very cool, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hard Truth Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have one in red that I bought in 1971 used. I liked the neck a lot. At the time it was a great for me because back then cheap guitars usually had terrible necks and high action. It was definitely an upgrade from my previous guitar, which I bought at Sears. I never liked the pickups and electronics. The body on mine is starting to crack and the vibrato broke a long time ago. Its not in anything resembling its original condition, partially due to an aborted attempt to change one of the pickups, and it is just sitting in its very cool tiger strip lined case. I thought about using the neck with a different body but now the neck feels too narrow for my hands. This isn't mine, but looks like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members osbornkt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 The body on mine is starting to crack and the vibrato broke a long time ago. Its not in anything resembling its original condition, partially due to an aborted attempt to change one of the pickups, and it is just sitting in its very cool tiger strip lined case. It's awesome you've had one for that long. The red finish looks rad on an old Hagstrom! It's a shame about the cracks and such, but it could make for a good project one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members osbornkt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Pat Smear plays them exclusively, and has played them for the past +20 years. woo hoo! Pat Smear was the only I could think of, besides Zappa and Bowie (wasn't his rebranded as a Kent?) Any other Hagstrom regulars come to mind for you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Pat Smear was the only I could think of, besides Zappa and Bowie (wasn't his rebranded as a Kent?) Any other Hagstrom regulars come to mind for you guys? Well, even Bowie just used it as a prop if I remember correctly. Elvis used one for his big comeback special in '68. I've always wanted one myself, if not a vintage one it'd sure be nice for the new Hagstrom to reissue the I and III and so on. They're quite the unique instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slushpup96 Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Very attractive. HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrPFloyd Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 didn't one of the guys from mudhoney use one of these? sweet guitar btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folky_Grunge Posted July 29, 2011 Members Share Posted July 29, 2011 Pat Smear was the only I could think of, besides Zappa and Bowie (wasn't his rebranded as a Kent?) Any other Hagstrom regulars come to mind for you guys? Mark Arm from Mudhoney played the Hagstrom III a lot back in the day. He's even playing one on the cover of Superfuzz Bigmuff. [video=youtube;S6GxTeZqdJA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted July 30, 2011 Members Share Posted July 30, 2011 tres kewl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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