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SKU HAGS-HIII-BLK

Hagstrom Retro Series HIII 1960's Style Double Cut Guitar, Black Gloss

$549.00 $439.20
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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

With a modernized touch

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

  • 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