Hagstrom Ultra Swede Blackburst

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Cosmic Blackburst – Modern Playing Comfort with Classic Hagstrom Character

The Hagstrom Ultra Swede combines the company's legendary heritage with modern innovations for today's guitarists. Featuring a slim and compact body, a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, and powerful Custom 62 pickups, the Ultra Swede delivers a playing experience that is fast, dynamic, and inspiring.

The specially developed Hagstrom Custom 62 pickups provide a full-bodied and powerful humbucker tone with excellent attack and impressive sustain. Thanks to the coil split function, you can also switch to an open and airy single-coil sound, making the Ultra Swede a highly versatile instrument for everything from blues and rock to pop and modern alternative music.

The legendary playing feel is enhanced by Hagström’s patented H-Expander™ truss rod, Resinator™ fingerboard, and expertly designed neck profile. The result is a stable neck with low string action, fast response, and outstanding sustain. Ultra Swede is a guitar that encourages long playing sessions and lets creativity flow freely.

Features

• Compact Single Cutaway design with exceptional playing comfort.
• Two Hagstrom Custom 62 humbuckers with coil split functionality.
• C-shaped neck profile for a comfortable playing experience.
• Patented H-Expander™ truss rod for superior stability and sustain.
• Resinator™ fingerboard with consistent response and clear tonal reproduction.
• Set-neck construction with Mortise & Tenon joint for efficient resonance transfer.
• Sustain Block Tailpiece™ with individual brass blocks for enhanced sustain and string separation.
• GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut for stable tuning and improved tone.
• 18:1 tuning machines for accurate and reliable tuning.

Hagström's Unique Technologies

H-Expander™ Truss Rod
Hagström’s patented H-Expander™ design runs the entire length of the neck, providing exceptional stability while allowing for a comfortable neck profile and very low string action. The construction also contributes to increased sustain and the distinctive Hagström tone.

Resinator™ Fingerboard
Resinator™ is an advanced wood composite material with uniform density and outstanding stability. It eliminates dead spots and delivers a clear attack with rich harmonic content and a tonal character reminiscent of premium ebony.

Set Neck Construction
The traditional Mortise & Tenon neck joint ensures optimal transfer of string vibrations between neck and body, improving resonance, sustain, and overall playing feel.

Sustain Block Tailpiece™
Hagström’s unique tailpiece uses individual brass blocks for each string. This design minimizes interaction between strings and maximizes sustain, clarity, and note definition.

Specifications

• Body: 2-piece Basswood
• Top: Maple
• Body Style: Single Cutaway
• Neck: Maple, Set Neck
• Neck Joint: Long Mortise & Tenon
• Truss Rod: H-Expander™
• Fingerboard: Resinator™
• Scale Length: 628 mm (24.75")
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Inlays: Select Block Pearl/Abalone
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut: GraphTech Black Tusq XL
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 62 Humbuckers
• Controls: 1 x Volume with R/C, 1 x Tone
• Pickup Selector: 3-way selector switch (Neck / Both / Bridge)
• Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Hagstrom Stop Tailpiece with Individual Brass String Blocks
• Tuning Machines: Hagstrom Design 18:1

Hagström – A Swedish Guitar Icon

Founded in Älvdalen, Sweden, Hagström became one of the country's most successful musical instrument export brands during the 20th century. Their guitars were played by some of the world's most prominent musicians and became renowned for innovative engineering, exceptional quality, and a unique playing experience.

After production ceased in the early 1980s, Hagström instruments became highly sought-after collector's items. When the brand was revived, its classic design philosophy was combined with modern manufacturing techniques and updated technology. The result is a range of instruments that carry Hagström's legacy forward while meeting today's standards for performance, quality, and playability.

FAQ

Is the Hagstrom Ultra Swede suitable for multiple musical styles?
Yes. The combination of powerful humbuckers and coil split functionality provides exceptional tonal flexibility for everything from blues and pop to hard rock and modern rock.

What makes the H-Expander™ truss rod special?
It provides exceptional neck stability, allows for low string action, and contributes to increased sustain and improved tonal performance.

What are the benefits of the Resinator™ fingerboard?
Resinator™ offers uniform density, excellent stability, and clear tonal reproduction without the natural inconsistencies found in traditional wood fingerboards.

Does the Ultra Swede offer single-coil sounds?
Yes. The coil split function allows the humbucker pickups to be split, delivering a more open and articulate single-coil tone.

What type of player is the Ultra Swede designed for?
The guitar is suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians seeking excellent playing comfort, a fast neck, and a wide range of versatile tones.