Hagstrom HJ500 Gloss Natural 2006 Hollow Body Electric Guitar

This is a Hagstrom HJ500 in Gloss Natural finish. Built in China in 2006, this guitar features a set neck construction comprising a Canadian Maple hollow body, a Canadian Maple and 22 fret Composite Resinator fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a Hagstrom Tailpiece, an Ebony-based Adjusto-Matic bridge and a set of sealed Hagstrom tuning machines. The pickups installed are a pair of Hagstrom HJ-50 humbuckers which are wired to a 3-way toggle switch. master volume, master tone and independent pickup volume controls.

The Canadian Maple neck sits comfortably in hand, with a profile resembling a ‘C’ shape, feeling slim and quick in the hand and providing a comfortable and ergonomic playing surface. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck ensures effortless navigation of the 25.5” scale, whilst the single cutaway enhances access to the upper frets. The Composite Resinator fingerboard with its 15” radius provides a nicely flat and consistent playing experience right the way up the register, perfect for smooth jazzy lead lines as well as tricky chord voicings.

The acoustic voice of the Hagstrom HJ500 is bright and snappy thanks to its Maple construction. The large body produces ample dynamic range which feels very responsive to the player’s touch. Coupled with the Hagstrom HJ-50 humbucking pickups, the tone is thick and warm, perfect for a wide range of playing styles and techniques. A distinct top-end that is articulate and well-defined is well complemented by open and clear mids. The controls offer plenty of flexibility, with independent volumes allowing you to finely blend both pickups in the middle position.