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Hagstrom HB8 8 String Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar Gloss Black

Estimated price for orientation: 629 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Hagstrom
Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: HB8
Body Color: Black MPN: HB8
Body Material: Solid Wood String Configuration: 8 String
UPC: Does not apply


Brought back to life from the H-8 Hagstrom bass first introduced in the 1960's, the HB-8 was designed and built to produce the tones reminiscent of yesteryear, while still being able to produce the familiar modern bass tones, as heard today.Thanks to the pickup configuration of the 6-way rotary switch, a multitude of tones are possible with this 8-stringed monster!Possible pickup configurations using the 6-way rotary switch are as follows: 1 - Neck + Bridge, Single coil (Outer Coils)2 - Bridge, Single Coil (Outer Coil)3 - Neck, Single Coil (Outer Coil)4 - Neck + Bridge, Humbucking5 - Bridge, Humbucking6 - Neck, Humbucking The HB-8 has an extremely comfortable thin neck, which is further reinforced with Hagstrom's own H-Expander truss rod to provide years of playing enjoyment for decades to come.The HB-8 has proven to be a fantastic tool for bassists, providing a new definition in tone and creation for all bass players alike. Thanks to the HB-8, the bassist can now take the limelight! Each individual string gauge is:1st-G   .040
2nd-G (Octave)  .015
3rd-D  .055
4th-D (Octave)  .025
5th-A  .070
6th-A (Octave)  .040
7th-E  .095
8th-E (Octave)  .055