Hagstrom Super Swede, 1980

Serial Number	53 076025, the 25th guitar of batch 076; likely built in 1980, in Alvdalen, Sweden.
Pricing	$1399 CAD with case. SOLD
Neck	Maple neck with bound and purfled ebony fingerboard; zero fret and block inlays. 25.5″ scale length.
Frets	22 medium – wide frets, very minor fret wear.
Body	Maple body with bound, arched top; comfort contour on back.
Finish	Transluscent gloss blue finish in excellent condition; small chips on tip of rear headstock.
Hardware/electronics	Original hardware, chrome plated; ‘Imperial’ style buttons on Hagstrom branded tuners (probably made by Schaller) humbucking pickups with coil tap switch, individual volume and tones. ;
Playability/Action	Plays very well and lots of room to set up as required.
Case	Non-original hardshell case included.
Comments	Despite their quality, Hagstrom guitars were never common in North America, and the Super Swede is one of the hardest to find. The Super Swede (originally called the Swede DeLuxe) was built from 1976 until Hagstrom ceased production in 1983, unable to compete with lower-priced instruments built in Asia. The Super Swede features maple construction with ebony fingerboard, and the tone is crisp and clear with lots of sustain and definition. This example is in excellent condition and a very attractive transluscent blue.