In 1958, Swedish-based Hagstrom started manufacturing electric guitars and basses.

Established in the 1925 as a manufacturer of accordions, Hagstrom also has a long history of building guitars. Production of acoustic steel string and classical guitars dates back as early as the 1940‘s. In 1958, the first Hagstrom electric guitars were built. Covered in sparkle and pearloid celluloid with stamped metal logos, they featured an ingenious use of materials previously used in their accordion production. Over time Hagstrom’s range of instruments expanded into classic designs such as semi-acoustic and jazz models (“Viking®” and “Jimmy”), solid-bodies (“Swede” and “Super Swede”), and electric basses. The world’s first 8-string bass, the “H8”, was introduced, and became an instant success. Hagstrom guitars became known world-wide for their professional quality, excellent playability, unique features, and great value.

The reissues of the undisputed Hagstrom classics stand out from the gray masses with a unique look and clever manufacturing processes. After a meticulous selection process, our production team chose competent raw material and hardware suppliers and sent them the specifications and technical requirements for reproducing the Hagstrom classics. Hagstrom's unique H-Expander™ truss rod, distinctive bridge, tailpiece design, and visual touches such as logos and headstock shape were produced using the original specifications and drawings. Our pickups feature a special winding that brings the original voicing back to life.