On BBC TV with Ace from Skunk Anansie, and some Golden Boulder - way back in September 2003 - Aged 9 yrs. You may have to wait a few seconds for the page Smile! You're in a world of fun - and that's what we all want eh? I'm no dealer - just a collector / player No hope of seeing anything, butįIRSTfantastic visit to Sweden Östersund (our Second Visit) Then ordering theĭriver (me) left, right, over there. Though he had to be carried in and out of his car. Question just to check if you are really listening.ĭeciding to take us Moose sighting - even Now his time is over, we thank Karl Erik for what heĪchieved in his life, and for all the lives he touched along the way. Sense of fun, level-headedness and generous nature will not beįorgotten. He was worried about the future of the brandĪnd the heritage of his former enterprise, but realised time moves on. Took time to find answers and provide papers and pictures to make this Glint in his eyes, he always knew when to pass a question by, but wasĮqually generous with his recollections in recorded interviews. Modest man in many ways and never quite understood the interest in hisīusiness so many years after it had ceased production. Smooth vibrato action and great tuning stability included.Honour and distinct pleasure of meeting Karl Erik Hagström a few times. In combination with the trusted long travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge and the Graphtec Black TUSQ XL nut, the re-engineered Vintage Tremar vibrato unit keeps it original appearance while tremendously improving its functionality. They place their time and dedication to ensure a perfectly fitted neck joint, for each and every Hagstrom body and neck. A design that can often only be found on more expensive custom built guitars.
Hagstrom set neck recipe is the classic and time tested Mortise and Tenon joint. Hagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout their range. Longer sustain and a round attack, are a couple of the sonic characteristics that the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom. 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". 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.
Hagstrom introduced the Impala and Condor models in 1963 and the instruments quickly found their way into the hands of many professional and aspiring musicians throughout the world.Īll Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include their patented H-Expander truss rod. The hard work has paid off with Hagstrom's AlNiCo 5 "Retro-S" pickups, which expertly recreate the essence of the 60s sound and, at the same time, keep the door open for more modern sonic possibilities. Since the tone of these instruments carved such a powerful space in the hearts of players, countless hours have been spent to reproduce the essence of the original pickups used in the Impala and Condor. Finally, an improved switching array maintains the look and function of the originals while incorporating modern, dependable and ergonomic slide switches. The neck profile has been slightly rounded, weight balance has been optimized and important improvements to the "Vintage Tremar" vibrato unit have been made. With their re-introduction in 2015, Hagstrom has taken g reat care to keep the set-neck "soul" of the Impala and Condor intact while incorporating important design improvements that will immediately appeal to modern players.
Back and here to stay: the all new Condor and Impala models. They have become highly sought after as collectibles and vintage instruments still find their way onto stages worldwide. With their futuristic body shapes and unique assortment of tone-shaping options, the Impala and Condor stood out and became integral in creating great music and inspiring amazing artists. This was a period of great experimentation and innovation in electric guitar design. Hagstrom introduced the Impala and Condor models in 1963 and the instruments quickly found their way into the hands of many professional and aspiring musicians throughout the world.