Hagstrom H8-II Tobacco Sunburst
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The Hagstrom H8-II is a seriously capable 8-string bass that punches well above its class. It’s got a fantastic, warm tone with a surprising amount of clarity, and that bolt-on neck makes it a joy to play. This is an excellent choice for progressive rock, metal, or anyone needing a versatile and affordable extended-range instrument.
Product Description
- Hagstrom H8-II Tobacco Sunburst
- 8-string Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Resinator
- H-Expander truss rod
- Multi-ply binding
- Fingerboard radius: 15"
- Scale: 781 mm (30.75")
- Nut width: 40 mm (1.57")
- GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Dyna-Rail Humbucker
- Volume control with push/pull function for coil split
- Kill switch for muting
- Adjustable Hagstrom bridge with strings through the body
- Hagstrom Design machine heads - 4 x with 22: 1 ratio
- 4 x with 18: 1 ratio
- Strings: Hagstrom Custom (.040/.013
- .050/.023
- .065/.038
- .090/.052)
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Dyna-Rail pickups provide a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy, responsive feel for quick playing.
- • Kill switch adds creative muting options for modern bass sounds.
CONS
- • The Resinator fingerboard can feel a bit slick for some players’ preference.
- • Weight can be substantial, potentially fatiguing in long sessions.
- • The mixed gear ratio tuners are a slightly unusual design choice.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Resinator
Pickups
2 x Dyna-Rail Humbucker
Scale Length
781 mm (30.75 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Hagstrom Custom (.040/.013, .050/.023, .065/.038, .090/.052)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Resinator is smoother and more uniform than wood fingerboards, which can be a pro or con depending on your preference; it requires less maintenance but some players miss the wood's texture.
Yes, the Dyna-Rails offer a wider range than you might expect; the coil-split function adds single-coil tones for funk or more mellow styles.
While unusual, Hagstrom’s design is robust; the differing ratios are intended to optimize string tension across the extended range, and it’s a common design element on their instruments.
