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Hagstrom Ultra Swede Black Gloss

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Hagstrom Ultra Swede Black Gloss

Hagstrom

Ultra Swede Black Gloss

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 581610
Brand: Hagstrom
Model: Ultra Swede Black Gloss
Category: Single Cut Guitars
Price: $548.90

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The Hagstrom Ultra Swede is a seriously playable guitar, offering a surprisingly versatile platform for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. Its comfortable neck and surprisingly good pickups make it a great choice for intermediate players or anyone looking for a solid, affordable instrument with a unique vibe. It's a real workhorse guitar that'll hold its own in a variety of situations.

Product Description

  • Hagstrom Ultra Swede Black Gloss
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Basswood
  • Top: Maple
  • Glued-in neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Resinator
  • Perloid block fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ saddle
  • Neck profile: Ultra slim D
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Custom 62 humbuckers with coil split option
  • One volume and one tone control
  • Three-way toggle switch
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory strings: D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46)
  • Colour: Black Gloss
PROS
  • • Basswood/Maple combo delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • The Ultra Slim D neck profile is genuinely comfortable, facilitating fast playing.
  • • Custom 62 humbuckers offer a thick, articulate tone with usable coil-split options.
  • • Resinator fretboard is exceptionally durable and feels smooth, minimizing stickiness.
CONS
  • • Basswood bodies, while resonant, can lack the long-term sustain of mahogany.
  • • The short scale length (24.75") might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a touch basic compared to higher-end instruments.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood with Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Resinator
Pickups 2 Custom 62 Humbuckers (with coil split)
Scale Length 628 mm (24.75")
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - estimated

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Frequently Asked Questions

Resinator is harder and more resistant to temperature/humidity changes, meaning less fret sprout and a more consistent feel, but lacks the traditional 'warmth' some prefer.
They're surprisingly effective, cleaning up the tone considerably and offering a passable single-coil sound, though not as nuanced as a true single-coil pickup.
The build is solid; you'll find better finishing on premium guitars, but the Hagstrom holds together well and is a good value for the money.

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