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Hagstrom F-12S (H12)

Frank Zappa appeared in a number of Hagstrom advertisements in the late 1960s, for the Hagstrom Viking, and two 12-strings: a Hagstrom H33E, and this one featuring the Hagstrom 12 (or F-12S as it was known in the US). Unicord were the distributers in the US at the time, and they used several variations of this image used, as did Verve (for the Mothers of Invention album 'Absolutely Free'). Other versions show a plain photograph, but this one has extra features drawn in - eyes, hands, hair, and the guitar has a machine-gun style handle.

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Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II III Guitar Jack Cup & Input Jack

Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II III Guitar Jack Cup & Input Jack

Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$32

This is a Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II III Guitar Input Jack Cup with Input Jack Great for restoring back to original Please look at all the pictures Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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SET OF 5 (SIX IN LINE) 60??s VAN GHENT TUNERS (MACHINE HEADS)! Galanti, Hagstrom

SET OF 5 (SIX IN LINE) 60??s VAN GHENT TUNERS (MACHINE HEADS)! Galanti, Hagstrom

Riverton, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$65

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@page{ size: 8 5in 11in; margin: 0 79in }p{ line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0 1in; background: transparent }Rare offering: 5 original 1960, s Van Ghent tuners taken from a Galanti Grand Prix. These exact same tuners also used by Hagstrom and others!
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Hagstrom Deluxe neckplate c 1960??s Gold original vintage Sweden Viking impala!!

Hagstrom Deluxe neckplate c 1960??s Gold original vintage Sweden Viking impala!!

Middlebury, Connecticut, 067**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

Up for auction is a very nice vintage gold Hagstrom neck plate. It is an excellent shape with no issues!! It should be an excellent addition to someone??s vintage instrument I included a picture of the bass that had this neck plate. The auction is for the neck plate only!! Feel free to reach out to me if any questions. US bidders only!! Happy bidding!!... more
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Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II Guitar Wiring Harness Pot Switches Wiring

Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II Guitar Wiring Harness Pot Switches Wiring

Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$90

This is a Vintage 1960s Hagstrom II Guitar Wiring Harness Comes with the Switches, 250K Pot and Wiring pictured Great for restoring back to original Please look at all the pictures Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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Vintage Hagstrom Guitar tremolo Tremar Base /  Parts for Guild too! 1960s NOS

Vintage Hagstrom Guitar tremolo Tremar Base / Parts for Guild too! 1960s NOS

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$95

Buy it now, 1 new old stock never mounted on a guitar, circa 1960s Hagstrom tremolo bridge, complete and in excellent vintage condition, has "made by Hagstrom Sweden" stamped on the inside bottom, no mounting screws, free shipping Posted with eBay Mobile
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Vintage 1960s Guild Hagstrom Guitar Tremar Tremolo

Vintage 1960's Guild Hagstrom Guitar Tremar Tremolo

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

Vintage 1960??s Guild Hagstrom Guitar Tremar Tremolo==Complete with arm==Ships worldwide==
If you are considering a purchase, please take a minute and read our feedback !!!
We strive to achieve 5 star service !! PLEASE contact us if there are ANY problems (SEE RED BELOW)!! THANKS !!
Payment within 3 days please==We pack extremely well and ship quickly as possible!
PLEASE NOTE: Normal handling time is 3 business days or less, but we are out of town on buying trips once or twice a ... more
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HAGSTROM VIKING BASS

HAGSTROM VIKING BASS

Chesapeake, Virginia, 233**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$475

Introducing the Hagstrom Viking Bass, a high-quality electric bass guitar perfect for any musician. With a 4 string configuration and right-handed design, this model is perfect for both beginners and advanced players alike. The Viking model features a sleek design and is made by the trusted brand, Hagstrom. Couple of small nicks. Great bass. Have to thin the herd??.... more
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Hagstrom Viking Bass Transparent Cherry Used Mint Condition

Hagstrom Viking Bass Transparent Cherry Used Mint Condition

Fort Pierce, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$475

Hagstrom Viking Bass Transparent Cherry Used Mint Condition . Condition is Used. Local pickup only.... more
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Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

HagstromVIKING
Not sure of the year, but I believe it to be 2012
Beautiful Sunburst finishExtremely well taken care of with very mild wear Rating it as EXCELLENT condition
EXCELLENT: When something's been used a bit but is still close to new, youcan file it under Excellent. For modern gear, Excellent items arealmost entirely free of blemishes and other visual defects and havebeen played or used with the utmost care. For vintage items, theremay be some marks here and there, but the item ... more
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Hagstrom Vintage Viking Electric Guitar

Hagstrom Vintage Viking Electric Guitar

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

For sale is a gorgeous 2007 Hagstrom Deluxe guitar in Natural Blonde. As you can see it has a beautiful flamed finish. This guitar was manufactured in China in December of 2007. The finish is immaculate - not a scratch, dent or blemish anywhere. The pickguard has very minor pick swirls. There is virtually no fret wear whatsoever. . The fretboard is Hagstrom??s patented ??Resinator?? design. It??s a composite which closely resembles ebony. The scale length is 24 75??, and fretboard radius is 15 ... more
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Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe, Red Semi Hollow Body, Maple

Hagstrom Tremar Viking Deluxe, Red Semi Hollow Body, Maple

Chesterfield, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$525

2011 Viking Tremar Deluxe, Red, Semi Hollow Body, used, mint condition No returns... more
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Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar Gloss Red Used With Hard Case

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar Gloss Red Used With Hard Case

Unionville, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$599

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar Gloss Red Used.
Guitar is estate fresh check out my other guitars from same collection. None smoking home . Don??t think he ever took this out of the studio. Comes with orig case might show normal wear looks nice to me . He had so much stuff I don??t think he played this much. What you see here is what I send you. Case has keys inside . Guitar looks even better in person! I do not know where this was made . Maybe you hagstrom experts know from the serial ... more
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Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar - Wild Cherry

Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar - Wild Cherry

Beaumont, California, 922**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

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Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar w /  Flamed Maple Top in Burgundy Burst

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar w / Flamed Maple Top in Burgundy Burst

National City, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR Free shipping on Domestic orders* 30-day returns moneyback guarantee Customer Support Online Chat Hagstrom Ultra Swede Electric Guitar w / Flamed Maple Top in Burgundy Burst
Description
The Hagstrom Select Series, Vintage Series, and UltraLux Series guitars recapture the original glorious Hagstrom style. They are built to the same stringent quality standards and feature Hastrom's exclusive technologies including the legendary H-Expander... more
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1960 HAGSTROM I GUITAR WITH CASE

1960 HAGSTROM I GUITAR WITH CASE

Hollis, New York, 114**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Pickups, switches and tremolo unit works well and the guitar sounds and plays well. Comes with the original case.
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Harmony Alden 1964 H45 Stratotone Black Tuxedo w / Hagstrom Padded Case

Harmony Alden 1964 H45 Stratotone Black Tuxedo w / Hagstrom Padded Case

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$645

Harmony / Alden 1964 Stratotone Black Tuxedo with Hagstrom deluxe hardshell padded bag / case. Smoke free home studio, very good condition (no major dings or buckle rash, standard light scratches & scuffs for a 60yr old axe), set up to spec with new EB 9's, 20 old style frets with minimal wear, 10" radius neck is perfect with nice action (No buzz), the pick up has been replaced with a Duncan Designed HB103N neck pup, rosewood fretboard, 44mm nut, weighs 4 87 lbs , plays & sounds great! ... more
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Vintage Hagstrom II with hardtail bridge

Vintage Hagstrom II with hardtail bridge

Saint Louis, Missouri, 631**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$749

I purchased this machine because nothing rock quite like an old Hsgstrom II. This one is original but has been modified to a hardtail bridge, and the complex switching has been changed to a simple toggle-3 position system. I did not do the mods, but for some it might make sense. The original switches can be problematic, and some settings not really to useful. Whoever did the install did a pretty good job, and the cover-up work and detail where the tremelo tail used to be is top notch. Plastic ... more
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Hagstrom Viking I Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Black

Hagstrom Viking I Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Black

Huntington Beach, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Black
Double-binding, pearl dot inlay. Doesn't come with original pick guard. Tune knob missing. See pictures for more details... more
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Hagstrom Super Swedeelectric guitar RARE color

Hagstrom Super Swedeelectric guitar RARE color

Melbourne, Florida, 329**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Hagstrom Super Swedeelectric guitar RARE color
AMAZING SHAPE no scratches or dings. Comes with Hard Case
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Open Box Hagstrom VIK-ABE Viking Electric Guitar, Aged Sky Blue

Open Box Hagstrom VIK-ABE Viking Electric Guitar, Aged Sky Blue

Appleton, Wisconsin, 549**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Orders placed by 1:30 PM CST ship the same business day!
Pixel Pro Audio is an authorized Hagstrom dealer This open box Hagstrom VIK-ABE Viking Electric Guitar comes in an Aged Sky Blue finish
At A Glance
Case Included: No Actual Instrument Weight: 7 8 pounds Crafted in: China Hand Dominance: Right-Handed Condition
This is an open box customer return. This item has minimal wear and comes with all of the original accessories, but the packaging has wear from ... more
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1971 Selmer guitar catalogue

1971 Selmer guitar catalogueScan of 1971 Selmer guitar catalogue showing the range of electric and acoustic guitars distributed by the company: guitars by Gibson, Yamaha, Selmer, Hofner and Suzuki. 1960s Selmer had always placed Hofner at the front end of their catalogues, no doubt these were the better sellers - but into the 1970s Hofner were slipping somewhat and only appear at the tail end of this publication, pride of place going to Gibson, and to a lesser extent Yamaha. In fact this is the last Selmer catalogue to include the many Hofner hollow bodies (Committee, President, Senator etc) that had defined the companies output for so many years - to be replaced in the 1972 catalogue by generic solid body 'copies' of Gibson and Fender models. A number of new Gibson models are included for the first time: the SG-100 and SG-200 six string guitars and the SB-300 and SB-400 basses.

1968 Selmer guitar catalogue

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1961 Hofner Colorama I

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1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

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1960 Hofner Colorama II

1960 Hofner Colorama IIThe Hofner Colorama was the name given by Selmer to a series of solid (and semi-solid) body Hofner guitars distributed in the United Kingdom between 1958 and 1965. The Colorama name actually applied to some quite different guitars over the period, but in 1960 it was a very light, semi-solid, set necked guitar with one (Colorama I) or two (Colorama II, as seen here) Toaster pickups. Although an entry-level guitar, it was very well-built, and a fine playing guitar; certainly a step up (at least in terms of craftsmanship) from many of the Colorama guitars that would follow, and a good deal of the guitars available in Britain circa 1960.

1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

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1981 Gibson Marauder

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1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

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It was the largest folder in the series, with 24 inserts, (19 guitars and 5 basses): Guitars: 335-S Standard, Melody Maker Double, Marauder, L-6S Custom, S-1, RD Artist, Firebird, Firebird II, Flying V, Flying V-II, The V, Explorer, Explorer II, The Explorer, The "SG" Standard, Les Paul Artist, Les Paul Artisan, ES-335 Heritage, ES-175/CC Basses: Grabber, G-3, L-9S, RD Artist Bass, Flying V Bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

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1961 Hohner Zambesi

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1963 Vox Super Ace

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1966 Vox New Escort

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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

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1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.