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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 11/01/08 at 23:52
(Originally written by ironbull/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Made in China. 24 frets, Hagstrom tremolo, Hagstrom HSH pickups, 1 volume control, 2 tone controls, toggle switch plus humbucker split switch, very fast ultra-slim neck.
UTILIZATION
The guitar is perfectly ergonomic and not too heavy. It has an ultra-slim and fast neck.
This guitar made me realize that there is a Hagstrom sound as opposed to the Fender and Gibson sounds... It can surely become a reference sound because it's incredibly clear but also warm and rich. It's very responsive and it faithfully reproduces every single nuance... The perfect sound.
Not only for high-speed licks but also for blues.
SOUNDS
The sound is great, with a long sustain. You can play anything with this guitar. Its sound is so clean that you'll have to use your amp if you want a dirty sound. I love its tone, it's like having the best of Fender and Gibson in one single guitar. I've even thought about selling all my other guitars...
OVERALL OPINION
I'd definitely buy it again. The value for money is more than exceptional. It's a real pleasure to hear this Hagstrom guitars. The tremolo works very well, the pickups are excellent and I will buy a Viking. But pay attention to the manufacturing quality! I have a truss rod problem with my guitar: in order to get the right relief the truss rod has to be tightened to it maximum tension. I had to return another Hagstrom because the frets were so filed down that the fingerboard was damaged. Take a good look before buying one.
I give it an 8 because of this.
Made in China. 24 frets, Hagstrom tremolo, Hagstrom HSH pickups, 1 volume control, 2 tone controls, toggle switch plus humbucker split switch, very fast ultra-slim neck.
UTILIZATION
The guitar is perfectly ergonomic and not too heavy. It has an ultra-slim and fast neck.
This guitar made me realize that there is a Hagstrom sound as opposed to the Fender and Gibson sounds... It can surely become a reference sound because it's incredibly clear but also warm and rich. It's very responsive and it faithfully reproduces every single nuance... The perfect sound.
Not only for high-speed licks but also for blues.
SOUNDS
The sound is great, with a long sustain. You can play anything with this guitar. Its sound is so clean that you'll have to use your amp if you want a dirty sound. I love its tone, it's like having the best of Fender and Gibson in one single guitar. I've even thought about selling all my other guitars...
OVERALL OPINION
I'd definitely buy it again. The value for money is more than exceptional. It's a real pleasure to hear this Hagstrom guitars. The tremolo works very well, the pickups are excellent and I will buy a Viking. But pay attention to the manufacturing quality! I have a truss rod problem with my guitar: in order to get the right relief the truss rod has to be tightened to it maximum tension. I had to return another Hagstrom because the frets were so filed down that the fingerboard was damaged. Take a good look before buying one.
I give it an 8 because of this.