Hagstrom Retro Series HIII 1960's Style Double Cut Guitar, Black Gloss
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Body :
American Alder -
Neck :
Hard Maple, Bolt-On -
Fingerboard :
Resinator Fretboard with Hagstrom 6mm Dot Position Marks / Graph Tech Black Tusq XL 43mm nut -
Fretboard Radius :
14 -
Trussrod :
H-Expander -
Tuning Keys :
Hagstrom 15:1 Die Cast -
Scale Length :
24,75“ / 628 mm / Graph Tech Black Tusq XL 43mm nut -
Pickups :
3 x Retro.S Alnico 5 -
Vibrato :
Original Tremar System -
Bridge :
Tremar Roller Bridge -
Controls :
1 x Volume Hagstrom Swede-Tone RC Circuit 3 x ON/OFF Pickup Slider Switches 1 x ON/OFF Master Switch 1 x Tone Switch 1 x Rythum/Lead Switch 1 x Top Switch -
String Gauge (Factory) :
D'Addario EXP110 (10-46) -
Hagstrom Case :
C-50 (Optional) -
Hag-Bag :
E-20 (Optional)
Manufacturer's Description
The H-III was introduced in 1965, so 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of this iconic guitar. Known for its quirky switches and easy playability, they quickly achieved wide popularity. A comfortably profiled Canadian Maple neck is bolted to a hand-selected American Alder body insuring that the original attack and “bite” of the H-III is maintained. The classic 6-in-line Hagstrom headstock design, used for the first production of H-IIIs, has been slightly updated, and the “Vintage Tremar” has been re-engineered for functional improvements without sacrificing its original appearance.
Hagstrom has taken great care in recreating the original pickups, and the new “Retro-S” pickups do an excellent job of matching the originals’ sonic glory. Gain-shaping functionality is enhanced by incorporating Hagstrom’s new RC-Circuit into the volume control, which allows for volume reduction without the loss of that high frequency “shimmer”.
We are proud to offer the H-III once again to Hagstrom fans worldwide in 2015, the 50th anniversary after their first introduction.
H-Expander
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world’s fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod does not only provide ultimate stability of the neck, but also plays a hand in providing you with the unique “Hagstrom tone”. Longer sustain and a round attack, are a couple of the sonic characteristics that the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.
Bolt-On
- Slightly brighter and more vivid tone
- Ample amounts of attack/"snap"
- Strong resonance and sustain
- Great servicability
Vintage Tremar
In combination with the trusted long travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge and the Graphtech Black TUSQ XL nut, the re-engineered Vintage Tremar vibrato unit keeps it original appearance while tremendously improving its functionality. Smooth vibrato action and great tuning stability included.
Features
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Body :
American Alder -
Neck :
Hard Maple, Bolt-On -
Fingerboard :
Resinator Fretboard with Hagstrom 6mm Dot Position Marks / Graph Tech Black Tusq XL 43mm nut -
Pickups :
3 x Retro.S Alnico 5 -
Vibrato :
Original Tremar System -
Bridge :
Tremar Roller Bridge