Superlative Craftsmanship. Superior Tone.
The Wild Hearts
We proudly present to you, the Swede and Super Swede Models of the new Northen Series. These instruments combine all our experience, our independent developments and traditional Hagstrom craftsmanship, with the latest manufacturing technologies and reputation of one of the finest European guitar manufacturers. Already at the first touch, the unmistakable, authentic character of these instruments is difficult to resist playing.
The new Hagstrom, Northen Series are primarily based on our rich Swedish guitar expertise and our original designs dating back to the beginnings of Hagstrom’s guitar luthery in 1958. Of course, by fusing the latest achievements and the most sophisticated technological methods found in modern guitar manufacturing today, our goal is to provide the highest quality instrument, of uncompromised quality of workmanship to ultimately provide an individualized playing style and culture, each complimenting one another. The excellent priceperformance ratio makes this series, (with the complete production in Europe) a true winner. When opting for a Northen-Series guitar, one does not only receive a top class instrument, but also a piece of our Swedish heritage and pride. Our Swedish design team has placed all of their passion into the design of these models, where their ultimate goal was to introduce you to your new loyal companion on your musical journey throughout life.
Whether you choose the legendary, classic rock approved Black Gloss, the devine Tobacco Sunburst, or the dazzling, highly figured flame maple top finishes in Vintage Sunburst or Cosmic Blackburst: The Northen Super Swede’s looks are remarkably complimented by its tonal prowess. Powered by a No. 2 set of Johan Lundgren designed double coil greatness, the Northen Super Swede dishes out sounds as diverse as classic, wellarticulated humbucking heaven, or thanks to the individual coil tap for each pickup and its longer scale of 25,5”, a distinct tone that can only be called “twangers delight”, reminiscent of the most iconic single coil equipped axes.
Bestowing an African Mahogany body, or select Maple Top paired with an African Mahogany body, ensures the unmistakable, original “Classic” Hagstrom Tone. Each piece of timber is carefully hand selected to bring forth the classical design and comfortable handling providing the most pleasant weight possible, even hour after hour of performing on stage.
"We proudly present to you, the Swede and Super Swede Models of the Northen Series. These instruments combine all our experience, our independent developments and traditional Hagstrom craftsmanship, with the latest manufacturing technologies and reputation of one of the finest European guitar manufacturers."
We worked with Swedish pickup guru Johan Lundgren, designer of pickups used by artists such as Ghost or Meshuggah’s Martin Hagström (no relation!). His pickups cover an immense expressive range; from smooth, warm tones to the kind of attack and intense dynamic output that would satisfy the demands of even the most extreme musical styles.
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expander™ truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world’s fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander™ truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstrom’s unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander™ adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.
Resinator™ wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots or “wolf tones” sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator™ wood has an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander™ truss rod, Resinator™ wood is a major contributor to the distinctive “Hagstrom tone”.
