Members steve_man Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 Okay, may seem like apples to apples. However, I'm sure there are pluses and minuses to both models. That's what I would like to know, as I would have to buy a Hagstrom without having played one. So... Super Swede (or Swede) or Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top and...can you please tell me why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh S Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have owned an original Hagstrom from the 70s, and it ruled. The new Hagstroms are very well made, high quality instruments - and they look better. Go Hagstrom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 the goldtop p90? Out of those the Hag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 well either the p90 model, or the one pictured above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdintx Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 At this point, I would buy the one I could test out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 I like the hag because it's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 At this point, I would buy the one I could test out first. This is exactly my problem...can't test a Hagstrom...I'll be in Dallas next week, but I don't know of a place that carries them there, either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hagstrom Super Swede any day, but you have to like a skinny neck to get along. Great playability, resin fretboard feels like ebony, pickups are real nice and coil tapped sound telecasterish. I think it is a much better guitar than the Epi. I bought mine sight unseen and couldn't have been happier. Setup was perfect from the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stewiesguitar Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 agile http://www.rondomusic.com/al2000wineredspalted.html haha. just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 This is exactly my problem...can't test a Hagstrom...I'll be in Dallas next week, but I don't know of a place that carries them there, either.... There's this cool new thing... it's called the "internet". Hear tell there's all sorts of information posted on it... Hmmm. Hagstrom dealer in Dallas area... but you don't know where... What about the Hagstrom dealer information on their website... Lone Star Performance c/o Benjamin Frey 2600 Hollow Ridge Dr Denton, TX 76210 30 miles 940-271-0031 M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Xaviere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A-20 Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 My experience owning a Hagstrom was spot on. LOVE the neck and fretboard. Perfectly clean guitar etc. I have not owned the Swede - I know some are heavy. Epi could be the same way or not, some people want heavy, some not. The pickups on the Ultraswede [smaller guitar] were not that great. The rest was a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 are hagstroms 25.5 or 24.75? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 There's this cool new thing... it's called the "internet". Hear tell there's all sorts of information posted on it... Hmmm. Hagstrom dealer in Dallas area... but you don't know where... What about the Hagstrom dealer information on their website... Lone Star Performance c/o Benjamin Frey 2600 Hollow Ridge Dr Denton, TX 76210 30 miles 940-271-0031 M Denton is hardly "in the area." It's a long drive north from where I'll be in Fort Worth...but maybe...we'll see...thanks for looking it up though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andrew_face Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 no contest the hagstrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hagstrom Super Swede any day, but you have to like a skinny neck to get along. Great playability, resin fretboard feels like ebony, pickups are real nice and coil tapped sound telecasterish. I think it is a much better guitar than the Epi. I bought mine sight unseen and couldn't have been happier. Setup was perfect from the box. Skinny neck? How skinny? Like Ibanez skinny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 hag - it looks cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zackb911 Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have a Hagstrom Select Super Swede on the way and currently own an Ultra Swede now. I have also owned & quickly sold an Epi LP custom. The Ultra Swede is a GORGEOUS guitar! Fit, finish, sound, feel, are all amazing. Much better than I expected. I was disappointed with the Epi I had. So I'd go Hagstrom, I'm thinking the Select Super Swede will be even better, should have it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bobb Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 are hagstroms 25.5 or 24.75? Super Swede = 25.5Swede = 24.75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I like the big, thick, Epiphone neck but don't find the Hagstrom necks uncomfortable at all. Since everything else on both guitars can be changed / improved, the deciding factor will probably be how the neck fits you. The Hags neck shape, while thin, is very comfortable and the feel of the resin fretboard a big plus. Although not outstanding, the pups on the Hag are a lot better than Epi's and actually usable when split. Nice finish and workmanship on both but the whole look of the Hag is a slightly more modern look to the traditional design... without going overboard to look modern or a tacky "Hey, look at me!" vibe. IMO, the Hag looks "classy". Although I'm not an LP guy and even prefering Epi's chunky necks, if this were my choice, I'd go with the Hag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 How would you say the Hagstrom's neck compares to a Strat or Tele neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Skinny neck? How skinny? Like Ibanez skinny? Less wide, about as thin. They're tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuproSuper Man Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 hags are renowned for their neck stability, they make thin yet very strong necks using their unique neck truss system... like everyone said if you like thinner necks then these babys are thin and strong.. a friend used to have an older electric semi hollow 12string hagstrom and man that neck was thinner than most of my 6 string guitars and straight as an arrow, so they have always had a reputation for their necks good stability... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeftyTom Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Bag the Hag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I say Agile myself. I think those look better than both those pictured above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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