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Hagstrom - Cult Guitars - A UK based Appreciation!
Questions and Answers (hopefully) about the great Hagstrom Guitar brand. KEEP IT RELEVANT, CLEAN AND FRIENDLY, ALSO PLEASE DON'T SIMPLY USE THE SITE TO ADVERTISE APART FROM SELLING SPECIFIC RELATED GEAR. (SADLY, OFFENDERS MAY HAVE TO BE BLOCKED) - apart from all that - Have fun! |
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guitarister
Apr 27, 08 - 8:03 AM |
Hagstrom Guitar Repair - Dating, Model, Parts... Need Advice!!!
I recently inherited a few guitars from a relative. One of them is a repair-job deal and it's gonna need some work. I want to restore this guitar to its original Hagstrom glory. Serial number (on pickup jack) is 53 913178. What I'd like to know is what were the original parts it came with, what's replaceable with generic stuff, and what would need to be original parts. I've put pictures on webshots. [url=http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563222639ZOxHuy?vhost=good-times]http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563222639ZOxHuy?vhost=good-times[/url] The shortlist of what's missing: knobs - I have 3 of what may or may not be the original knobs. Right now it has 4 gold knobs but I don't think those are the originals (correct me if I'm wrong) truss rod apparatus - missing the cover, some bar that goes across it and nut to control it. pickups - what did it originally have and what would be good alternatives? back covers - all gone. Are they specific to this guitar or can I get generic ones? pick guard. What kind of replacement pick guard can I use? bridge - what type do I need for this? is it specialized or just a standard style? What's the best way for me to clean up the finish of this guy? Thanks guys! You rock. |
Tim Webster
Apr 27th, 2008 - 9:21 AM |
Re: Hagstrom Guitar Repair - Dating, Model, Parts... Need Advice!!!
Hola. Nice guitar. You mentioned this over at Shortscale.org recently. What you have here is a Hagstrom Swede. Answers depend really on whether you just want to make this guitar playable again, or want to restore it accurately to vintage spec with original parts. The bridge is the most vital piece, and probably most expensive. There's one or two on ebay now, and they can be quite easily got, so best use an original one. Unless you're a purist, I'd suggest getting the covers and pickguard cut at one of many places that cut these on receipt of tracings. I'd suggest judicious use of polishing compound (to remove small scratches etc) then buff up as normal to get some shine back into the finish. |
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jeff
Apr 27th, 2008 - 4:33 PM |
Re: Hagstrom Guitar Repair - Dating, Model, Parts... Need Advice!!!
u could try emailing this guy: www.hagstromparts.se/ parts arent' cheap, but they're the real deal. the random holes look like they are the pick guard and pick guard bracket holes. |
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guitarister
Apr 27th, 2008 - 8:19 PM |
Re: Hagstrom Guitar Repair - Dating, Model, Parts... Need Advice!!!
I had kind of assumed it was a Swede based on the models I saw, but wasn't sure (figured it was better to be safe when looking for parts and know the exact thing). The most important thing right now, IMO is getting a compatible truss rod setup (nut/guard/cover) so that I know the rod isn't broken. I know the spare parts place sells the covers, but what can I use in terms of the nut and guard for it (see the horizontal bar missing in the picture). Next on the list is the bridge pickup. Does the bridge absolutely have to be the original, or could I use a Tune-o-matic (and if so which style guitar would it need to be for)? Once I know the guitar works I can move into the more peripheral kinds of things: Would any of these pickguards work? Also, where can I find a compatable brackets for the holes the guitar has right now? http://store.guitarfetish.com/lesparepibls.html http://store.guitarfetish.com/lesparepithp.html http://store.guitarfetish.com/imlespapiwhp.html For knobs, any idea what type I need. Which of these would be compatable?http://store.guitarfetish.com/setoffosgesg1.html http://store.guitarfetish.com/blbetoknseto.html http://store.guitarfetish.com/vigstchtoblb.html For pickups, I was thinking something a little crunchier than what this probably came with before. I want to try to make this close to vintage looking, but it doesn't need to be exact. I do want it to look like a beautiful guitar that has more crunch than meets the eye. I was thinking of using a pair or power rails or maybe power rails/fat pat. I would like to be able to play hard/metal stuff on this, but also be able to play rock and keep the possibility of smooth, clear highs. If there's a diff pickup that'd be better for that combo, LMK. Thanks guys |
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guitarister
Apr 27th, 2008 - 8:36 PM |
Re: Hagstrom Guitar Repair - Dating, Model, Parts... Need Advice!!!
Would any of the tightening nuts below be compatable? Anyone who has this guitar know what type it uses? http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Truss_rods/Adjusting_nuts.html |
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