Hagstrom H-III Retroscape Electric Guitar in White Gloss HSHIIIWHT $ 1279 $1,699.00
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The H-II and H-III were introduced in 1965, so 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of these iconic guitars. Known for their quirky switches and easy playability, they quickly achieved wide popularity.

Favorites among punk and grunge bands looking for a hard-rocking individualist statement, H-IIs and H-IIIs have been showing up in the hands of artists such as Aaron North (The Icarus Line, Nine Inch Nails) for years. Many people have been asking for these classics to be re-issued, and we at Hagstrom are happy to comply with lovingly recreated and updated versions of these great classics.

A comfortably profiled Canadian Maple neck is bolted to a hand-selected American Alder body insuring that the original attack and "bite" of the H-II and H-III is maintained. The classic 6-in-line Hagstrom headstock design, used for the first production of H-IIs and H-IIIs, has been slightly updated, and the "Vintage Tremar" has been re-engineered for functional improvements without sacrificing its original appearance.

Hagstrom has taken great care in recreating the original pickups, and the new ceramic "C-Spin" pickups do an excellent job of matching the originals' sonic glory. Tone-shaping functionality is enhanced by incorporating Hagstrom's new RC-Circuit into the volume control, which allows for volume reduction without the loss of that high frequency "shimmer".

H-III FEATURES:

Bolt-On
Slightly brighter and more vivid tone, Ample amounts of attack (snap), Strong resonance and sustain, Great serviceability.

Vintage Tremar
In combination with the trusted long travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge and the Graphtech Black TUSQ XL nut, the re-engineered Vintage Tremar vibrato unit keeps it original appearance while tremendously improving its functionality. Smooth vibrato action and great tuning stability included.

H-Expander
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 worlds fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstroms 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
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".

Specifications

Series H-III Retroscape
Type Solid Body Electric Guitars
Finish White Gloss
Body Wood American Alder
Fretboard Resinator Wood, Radius of 15"
Machine Heads Diecast Hagstrom Die Cast 15:1 Gear Ratio
Bridge Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Vintage Tremar Tailpiece
Unique Features Strings:D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46)
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit/Kill Switch on Upper Horn
Construction Bolt on
Neck Wood Canadian Hard Maple
Truss Rod H-Expander
Pickups 3 x Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL, Nut Width is 43mm
Scale Length 24.75" (628 mm)
Inlays 6 mm Pearl Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Comes with Hagstrom Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagstrom Logo
Body Style Double Cutaway

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