HAGSTROM SPOTLIGHTS THE NEW SELECT SWEDE AND SELECT ULTRA SWEDE SOLID BODY GUITARS

Hagstrom shines the spotlight on the new Select Swede and Select Ultra Swede guitars for the NAMM 2008 audience. All guitars in the new Select Series feature the finest Select Mahogany body and neck, beautiful flamed and quilted finishes, and Flame Maple bindings on the body and the neck.

“The new Select Swede really takes the classic Swede guitar to the next level. With quilted and flamed maple tops, meticulously selected woods, and flamed maple bindings all around, the Select Swedes are absolutely stunning to look at and offer a sound that I can only describe as awe-inspiring!” exclaims Gabriel Whyel, Hagstrom USA’s Marketing Director.

The Select Swede also features a select set mahogany neck with Hagstrom’s exclusive H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fretboard, abalone and pearl shell inlays, 22 frets, 24¾“ scale neck, Hagstrom stop tail piece, Hagstrom 18:1 tuners, 2 Hagstrom custom 58 pickups, and 3-way pickup toggle. The Select Swede comes in three spectacular finishes including Burgundy Burst, Blue Chip, and Golden Eagle.

“The Select Ultra Swede introduces a new body type for Hagstrom Guitars,” continues Whyel. “A beautifully carved single cut-away, the body resembles a streamlined Swede, slightly lighter weight with a slimmer profile. Also including a coil tap, this guitar is the perfect combination of the Swede’s style, playability, and sound and the Super Swede’s versatility.”

The Select Ultra Swede also features a select set mahogany neck with Hagstrom’s exclusive H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fretboard, abalone and pearl shell inlays, 24¾“ scale neck, Hagstrom stop tail piece, Hagstrom 18:1 tuners, 2 Hagstrom custom 58 pickups, 3-way pickup toggle, and a coil tap. The Select Ultra Swede comes in Vintage Sunburst, Dirty Blonde, and Indian Summer finishes.

The new Select Series of solid body electric guitars includes the Select Swede, Select Super Swede, and Select Ultra Swede.

The new Select Super Swede model features select mahogany body and neck, quilted maple top, set neck, Hagstrom’s exclusive H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fretboard, abalone and pearl shell inlays, 22 frets, 25.5“ scale neck, Hagstrom stop tail piece, Hagstrom 18:1 tuners, 2 Hagstrom custom 58 pickups, 3-way pickup toggle, and a coil tap.

The Select Super Swede comes in three spectacular finishes including Vintage Sunburst, Dirty Blonde, and Cocoa.