Price Paid: $350 USD
Description: Purchased new in 1975, this instrument has never disappointed me. More comfortable than most LPs, it has a very fast fingerboard & neck and the original humbuckers which are great. There is actually a Hagstrom museum in Sweden that features countless variations in woods and features. I have been offered $800 for mine, which is near-mint.
Tone:
Comments: Dark tone with enough bite: two humbuckers in standard configuration
Quality:
Comments: Excellent in every respect.
Overall:
Pros: Exceptional value, especially after 26 years.
Cons: Finding parts, like pickup rings, bridge saddles. Along with guitar tech Jack Romano, I came up with an intonation modification for this bridge set-up.

Submitted by:
Matt Richards (fingermusic@usa.net)
Playing Experience:
over ten years
Musical Tastes:
classic rock jazz

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