Description
Hagstrom Ultra Swede
A slender, compact body joined to an ultra-slim neck profiled in an easyD shape is combined with the rich and powerful sound of Hagstroms Custom 62 pickups. The tone is trulyultra-licious, both in humbucking mode and in a coil-split mode for single-coil sounds. The Ultra Swede is everything that makes a Hagstrom special combined together in a platform for the 21st century.
The Power and the Glory
Hagstroms Custom Ceramic 62 pickups shine in both humbuckers and in single-coil mode. A tight and raucous humbucker attack is complemented by a lush and airy single-coil tone when the pickup coils are split.
Ultrathin Neck
Vintage Hagstrom necks were known as thefastest in the world and the Ultra Swede easily lives up to this legacy. Its H-Expander truss rod, Resinator fingerboard, and slimD profile provide an ultra-comfortable playing surface that can handle the lowest action settings. Pull the trigger and let those fingers fly.
Resinator Wood
Resinator wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots orwolf tones sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has an articulate sound similar to high-quality ebony but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is a major contributor to the distinctiveHagstrom tone.
Hagstrom Machine Heads
Hagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on our own designs to ensure accurate tuning. Viking® and HB series basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.
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 very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the worlds fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstroms unique tone. Longer sustain and around attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.
Set Neck
Hagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout our range. Our set-neck recipe is the classic and time-tested Mortise and Tenon joint, a design that most efficiently transfers string energy from neck to body, and can often only be found on more expensive custom-built guitars. A team of experienced and dedicated craftsmen hand carves every neck joint, ensuring perfect execution of this traditional technique preferred by luthiers for generations.
Sustain Block Tailpiece
Hagstroms unique Sustain Block Tailpiece was the result of design work starting in 1976 and made its first appearance on Swede and Super Swede guitars produced in 1978. Since then it has been a signature feature on many of our solid body models. Each string terminates in a single, massive brass block coupled directly to the guitars body. The blocks are detached from one another to reduce interference between the strings, maximizing each strings unique contribution.
Ultra Swede Specifications:
Body
Material: 2 piece Basswood.
Top: Maple.
Style: Single Cutaway.
Neck
Joint: Set Neck.
Material: Mahogany.
Truss Rod: H-Expander.
Fingerboard/Nut
Material: Resinator.
Radius: 15".
Inlays: Select Block Pearl/Abalone.
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo.
Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm).
Nut: GraphTech Black Tusq XL.
Nut Width: 43 mm.
Electronics
Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 62.
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch.
Controls: 1 x Volume / 1 x Tone / Mini Toogle coil tap switch.
Parts
Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Stop Tailpiece and Single Brass String Blocks.
Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Design 18:1.
Strings: D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46).
A slender, compact body joined to an ultra-slim neck profiled in an easyD shape is combined with the rich and powerful sound of Hagstroms Custom 62 pickups. The tone is trulyultra-licious, both in humbucking mode and in a coil-split mode for single-coil sounds. The Ultra Swede is everything that makes a Hagstrom special combined together in a platform for the 21st century.
The Power and the Glory
Hagstroms Custom Ceramic 62 pickups shine in both humbuckers and in single-coil mode. A tight and raucous humbucker attack is complemented by a lush and airy single-coil tone when the pickup coils are split.
Ultrathin Neck
Vintage Hagstrom necks were known as thefastest in the world and the Ultra Swede easily lives up to this legacy. Its H-Expander truss rod, Resinator fingerboard, and slimD profile provide an ultra-comfortable playing surface that can handle the lowest action settings. Pull the trigger and let those fingers fly.
Resinator Wood
Resinator wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots orwolf tones sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has an articulate sound similar to high-quality ebony but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is a major contributor to the distinctiveHagstrom tone.
Hagstrom Machine Heads
Hagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on our own designs to ensure accurate tuning. Viking® and HB series basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.
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 very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the worlds fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstroms unique tone. Longer sustain and around attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.
Set Neck
Hagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout our range. Our set-neck recipe is the classic and time-tested Mortise and Tenon joint, a design that most efficiently transfers string energy from neck to body, and can often only be found on more expensive custom-built guitars. A team of experienced and dedicated craftsmen hand carves every neck joint, ensuring perfect execution of this traditional technique preferred by luthiers for generations.
Sustain Block Tailpiece
Hagstroms unique Sustain Block Tailpiece was the result of design work starting in 1976 and made its first appearance on Swede and Super Swede guitars produced in 1978. Since then it has been a signature feature on many of our solid body models. Each string terminates in a single, massive brass block coupled directly to the guitars body. The blocks are detached from one another to reduce interference between the strings, maximizing each strings unique contribution.
Ultra Swede Specifications:
Body
Material: 2 piece Basswood.
Top: Maple.
Style: Single Cutaway.
Neck
Joint: Set Neck.
Material: Mahogany.
Truss Rod: H-Expander.
Fingerboard/Nut
Material: Resinator.
Radius: 15".
Inlays: Select Block Pearl/Abalone.
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo.
Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm).
Nut: GraphTech Black Tusq XL.
Nut Width: 43 mm.
Electronics
Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 62.
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch.
Controls: 1 x Volume / 1 x Tone / Mini Toogle coil tap switch.
Parts
Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Stop Tailpiece and Single Brass String Blocks.
Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Design 18:1.
Strings: D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46).
Shipping times may be extended. Certain items might require special ordering or pre-ordering. Please contact us at 1-866-MUSIC-03 before purchasing.
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