Hagstrom RetroScape Series H-III H3-ABE Aged Sky Blue #0524 Demo

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Hagstrom RetroScape Series H-III H3-ABE Aged Sky Blue

Demo: May have some minor scratches from handling and play if any at all.  Noteworthy scratches/scuffs will be pictured.  Works as it should.

7.78 lbs

The H-II and H-III were introduced in 1965, so 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of these iconic guitars. Known for their quirky switches and easy playability, they quickly achieved wide popularity. Favorites among punk and grunge bands looking for a hard-rocking individualist statement, H-IIs and H-IIIs have been showing up in the hands of artists such as Aaron North (The Icarus Line, Nine Inch Nails) for years. Many people have been asking for these classics to be re-issued, and we at Hagstrom are happy to comply with lovingly recreated and updated versions of these great classics.

A comfortably profiled Canadian Maple neck is bolted to a hand-selected American Alder body insuring that the original attack and bite of the H-II and H-III is maintained. The classic 6-in-line Hagstrom headstock design, used for the first production of H-IIs and H-IIIs, has been slightly updated, and the Vintage Tremar has been re-engineered for functional improvements without sacrificing its original appearance.

Hagstrom has taken great care in recreating the original pickups, and the new cera mic C-Spin  pickups do an excellent job of matching the originals’ sonic glory. Tone-shaping functionality is enhanced by incorporating Hagstroms new RC-Circuit into the volume control, which allows for volume reduction without the loss of that high frequency âshimmer.

H-Expander
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expande truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world’s fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstrom's unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.

Resinator Wood
Resinatorâ„¢ wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots or wolf tonessometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is a major contributor to the distinctive Hagstrom tone.

Vintage Tremar
In combination with the trusted long travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge and the Graphtech Black TUSQ XL nut, the re-engineered Vintage Tremar vibrato unit keeps it original appearance while tremendously improving its functionality. Smooth vibrato action and great tuning stability included.

Hagstrom H-III Specs
Body Material: American Alder
Style: Double Cutaway
Neck Joint: Bolt On
Material: Canadian Hard Maple
Truss Rod: H-Expander
Fingerboard/Nut Material: Resinator
Radius: 15"
Inlays: 6 mm Pearl Dot F
rets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
Nut: GraphTech Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 43mm
Pickups: 3 x Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin
Pickup Selection:
Neck Pickup On/Off
Middle Pickup On/Off
Bridge Pickup On/Off
Master Tone On/Off
Mute On/Off T
op (Bass Cut) On/Off
1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Kill Switch on Upper Horn
Bridge: Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge
Tailpiece: Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
Machine Keys: Hagstrom 15:1 Die Cast
Strings: D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46)