Object Of My Desire...........part 1

The Hagstrom Super Swede.


What's that you say? A Les Paul copy?.............nah!............

Ok it it's very similar to a Les Paul, but it's the subtle differences that set it apart.

The Hagstrom Super Swede has been considered one of Hagstrom’s flagship models, since it was first introduced to the world back in the late 1970’s.

Each Super Swede is crafted using a mahogany body, maple top, and set mahogany neck.

The Super Swede’s 25.5” scale length, provides a brighter tone and longer sustain which makes a wonderful instrument for players looking for more flexibility. The Super Swede naturally features Hagstrom’s own renowned H-Expander Truss rod providing an ultimately stable neck that will not warp or twist, and also being topped with Hagstrom’s own Resinator Fret board material for increased sustain and even tone throughout the entire fret board.

I first came across the Super Swede in the late 70's/ early 80's. I saw Kevin Peek playing one when he was in classical/ prog rock band Sky. I was totally blown away by the tone he achieved. It was such a sweet tone, and, being young and impressionable, I thought that the tone came straight from the guitar, not taking into account the player.

Anyway I loved the look of the guitar as well, yes it did look like a Les Paul, but maybe it's slightly overweight cousin.

I've had the opportunity to play a couple over the years, but for some reason never got round to buying one. They are good guitars to play, feel very comfortable and just slightly heavier than  a LP. The slim neck makes a huge difference, it feels smooth and fast, and the tone is fantastic.

So a Super Swede or Super Swede Select is on my wish list......................which get's longer and longer, no matter how many guitars I buy.

There were a lot of these available in the 70's/ 80's then they seemed to dissapear for a while, in the last couple of years they have been relaunched, and seem to be enjoying a bit of a renaiscance.

Personally I think they're a good alternative to the big American brands, and would say they are as good as a Yamaha SG.

If Hagstrom want to send me one....feel free :-)

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