HAGSTROM’S LEGENDARY 8-STRING BASS HAS RETURNED

Agoura Hills, CA (Dec 1, 2006) – Hagstrom is very proud to announce the new Select Series electric guitars. Available in 2 models, Select Super Swede, and Select Swede, the Select series features the finest Select mahogany woods, flame maple bindings on the body and the neck, and beautiful flamed and quilted finishes.

“The new Select Swede and Super Swede models really take the Swede and Super Swede guitars to the next level. With quilted maple tops, select mahogany body and neck, and flamed maple bindings all around, the guitars are absolutely stunning to look at and offer a sound that I can only describe as magnificent!” exclaims Gabriel Whyel, Hagstrom USA’s marketing manager.



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.

The new Select Swede model features select mahogany body and neck, flamed maple top, set neck, 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, 3-way pickup toggle, and a tone filter toggle.

The Select Swede comes in four stunning finishes including Burgundy Burst, Blue Chip, and Golden Eagle.

Hagstrom guitars can be found in the hands of some of rock’s most original performers including Ryan Ross of Panic! At the Disco, Pat Smear of The Foo Fighters, The Germs, and Nirvana, Ben Curtis of The Secret Machines, Aaron McLain of the Marc Anthony Band, Cameron Keym of The Sleeping and more. Renowned for its powerful and responsive tone and incredible playability, the Hagstrom Guitars are becoming the go-to guitar for a new generation of guitar players who merge the soloing flair of the 80’s with the rhythm and tone awareness off the 90’s. Hagstrom guitars combine the heritage of 50 years of making world class guitars with modern technology and manufacturing techniques to create the best sounding and playing instruments for today’s guitarist.

For further information on the entire range of Hagstrom Guitars: www.hagstromguitars.com info@hagstromguitars.com