GGJaguar
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For a short time, I had a reissue Hagstrom Viking 12-string (made in China) that had this H-section truss rod. I didn't realize it was a Hagstrom feature going back to at least 1975 (when this ad was printed).
Hagstrom truss rod
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Interesting. I wonder if the Hagstrom patent is why some Guild 12's had dual truss rods and newer ones have non-adjustable carbon fiber rods.
A quick search suggests that "Hagstrom from Ampeg" was a distribution deal and not a sign of joint ownership.
A quick search suggests that "Hagstrom from Ampeg" was a distribution deal and not a sign of joint ownership.
wileypickett
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I've owned many Hagstroms. Whatever problems the guitars from that era may have developed over time, the necks are not one them. They're never bowed, never twisted, and the I-Beam shaped truss rod means Hagstrom could make guitars with about the skinniest necks you'll find on an electric guitar. Great design idea.
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That's a cool design! I had a Hagstrom many years ago - actually not mine but I "borrowed" it for years. No clue what model or anything about it, but it was a fun guitar!
walrus
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I had that same guitar.
The rod rail may have contributed to it's great and very inspiring acoustic tone.
It was like the guitar had a rhythm box in it. Pick it up, and some fabulous 60's rock chord progression would jump out.
Recorded ideas on it often.
Something about the tone of a good unplugged electric really does it for me, like. quieter - wife appreciates it - acoustic guitar with more frets, easier to play.
The Swede.
Went to some kid's apartment to buy it. He had a brand new SG that looked really lame, and the Swede was "his dad's guitar", even lamer of him, but I bought it. It might have been haunted, kid made a serious mistake.
The rod rail may have contributed to it's great and very inspiring acoustic tone.
It was like the guitar had a rhythm box in it. Pick it up, and some fabulous 60's rock chord progression would jump out.
Recorded ideas on it often.
Something about the tone of a good unplugged electric really does it for me, like. quieter - wife appreciates it - acoustic guitar with more frets, easier to play.
The Swede.
Went to some kid's apartment to buy it. He had a brand new SG that looked really lame, and the Swede was "his dad's guitar", even lamer of him, but I bought it. It might have been haunted, kid made a serious mistake.
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