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1960's Hagstrom III F-300 Vintage Electric Guitar Futurama Sweden Sunburst, ohc
Estimated price for orientation: 899 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Color: Sunburst String Configuration: 6 String Brand: Hagstrom Body Material: Solid Wood Model: Model III F-300 MPN: Does Not Apply Body Type: Solid Model Year: 1960s Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1960's Hagstrom III in excellent condition and perfect working order. Built in Sweden in the mid/late '60s, the Hagstrom III (known as the F-300 in the United States) boasts three single coil pickups with a bevy of tone switches and pickup combinations. Clearly influenced by both the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson SG, this Hagstrom manages to be its own unique entity. With a single Master Volume knob and six pickup/tone switches, a myriad of tonal options are possible, from squawky Strat-like "in-between" tones, to snappy bridge pickup sounds, to rich neck pickup tones that have a full, warm low end. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this guitar has great action and solid intonation, weighing in at 6lbs 12oz.The birch neck has a slim C profile, with a 1 9/16" nut width that gives the guitar a fast feel that frets easily and plays comfortably up the neck. The neck profile has also been lightly sanded to remove the finish although the profile shape has not been modified. The teak fretboard features the original slender frets which show moderate, uniform wear on frets 1-3, with lighter wear beneath the G and B strings until roughly fret 7, and virtually no wear further up the neck. The headstock sports the original sealed back nickel tuners which turn smoothly and hold pitch well. The original "Hagstrom III" waterslide decal is intact on the headstock and surprisingly complete.The body is one piece of solid wood (abachi being the most likely candidate for the body wood) with beveled edges, finished in the original vibrant three-tone sunburst, and topped with a triple ply black-white-black pickguard. The vibrato is a Hagstrom original, which has a fairly tight feel similar to a Strat, responding well to quick surfy shimmies and deeper dives with ease (vibrato arm not included). The bridge is original as well, along with the seven white two-way switches and Master Volume knob. Cosmetically, this guitar shows some light, honest playwear, with targeted faint buckle rash across the bass side upper bout on the back, some wear in the pick path, and a few stray finish nicks and scuffs, mostly concentrated near the input jack on the treble side lower bout edge. Overall, this guitar has weathered the decades well and remained original and completely structurally sound. The finish is still quite vibrant and the hardware is in fantastic shape. This Hagstrom is a great way to get a wide range of useable vintage tones out of a gigworthy and rarely seen instrument!The original form fit chipboard case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Body Color: | Sunburst |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Brand: | Hagstrom |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Model: | Model III F-300 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Body Type: | Solid |
| Model Year: | 1960s | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Sweden | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1960's Hagstrom III in excellent condition and perfect working order. Built in Sweden in the mid/late '60s, the Hagstrom III (known as the F-300 in the United States) boasts three single coil pickups with a bevy of tone switches and pickup combinations. Clearly influenced by both the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson SG, this Hagstrom manages to be its own unique entity. With a single Master Volume knob and six pickup/tone switches, a myriad of tonal options are possible, from squawky Strat-like "in-between" tones, to snappy bridge pickup sounds, to rich neck pickup tones that have a full, warm low end. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this guitar has great action and solid intonation, weighing in at 6lbs 12oz.The birch neck has a slim C profile, with a 1 9/16" nut width that gives the guitar a fast feel that frets easily and plays comfortably up the neck. The neck profile has also been lightly sanded to remove the finish although the profile shape has not been modified. The teak fretboard features the original slender frets which show moderate, uniform wear on frets 1-3, with lighter wear beneath the G and B strings until roughly fret 7, and virtually no wear further up the neck. The headstock sports the original sealed back nickel tuners which turn smoothly and hold pitch well. The original "Hagstrom III" waterslide decal is intact on the headstock and surprisingly complete.The body is one piece of solid wood (abachi being the most likely candidate for the body wood) with beveled edges, finished in the original vibrant three-tone sunburst, and topped with a triple ply black-white-black pickguard. The vibrato is a Hagstrom original, which has a fairly tight feel similar to a Strat, responding well to quick surfy shimmies and deeper dives with ease (vibrato arm not included). The bridge is original as well, along with the seven white two-way switches and Master Volume knob.
Cosmetically, this guitar shows some light, honest playwear, with targeted faint buckle rash across the bass side upper bout on the back, some wear in the pick path, and a few stray finish nicks and scuffs, mostly concentrated near the input jack on the treble side lower bout edge. Overall, this guitar has weathered the decades well and remained original and completely structurally sound. The finish is still quite vibrant and the hardware is in fantastic shape. This Hagstrom is a great way to get a wide range of useable vintage tones out of a gigworthy and rarely seen instrument!The original form fit chipboard case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!