Hagstrom Super Swede: Everything You Need To Know!

Thanks to Hagstrom Guitars for sending out the all new Super Swede to check out. This one is the "X-tra Special Old Pale" finish but it's also available in Crimson Flame, Dark Storm and Fall Sky Gloss.

I hope you enjoy my opening jam. I created a loop on the spot and improvised for a couple of minutes. Having space on my channel for creativity like this is important to me.
I have put a Tab of the two contrasting parts on my Patreon if you want to have a go yourself.

What do you think of the Hagstrom Super Swede? Let me know in the comments below.

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0:00 - Hagstrom Super Swede Demo
3:30 - My First Impressions
4:37 - How much is a Super Swede?
5:17 - Sound of the Humbuckers
5:32 - What's it made from?
6:04 - Nape-Tenon Body Neck Joint & Comfort
7:24 - Sound of the Bridge Humbucker
7:42 - Volute with internal reinforcements
8:05 - Super Swede Scale Length
8:26 - Lead Playing Example
9:01 - What pickups are the Super Swede?
9:26 - Neck Pickup Coil Split Comparison
9:50 - 19:1 Gear Ratio Locking Machine Heads
10:11 - H-Expander Truss Rod
11:03 - If Jimmy Page played a Super Swede...
11:20 - What is the Fretboard made of?
11:42 - GraphTech™ Black Tusq XL
11:49 - Stainless Steel Frets
12:46 - Yeah, but can you play Black Dog on it?
13:29 - Why does it have an extra strap button?
14:37 - Coil Split Neck Pickup Example
15:07 - Final Thoughts

[philippjohn]

I've hold one of these beauties in my hand at the weekend and felt in love with it. Hagstrom would be currently the only one which I would take in consideration to buy instead of my most wanted Duesenberg.

[topisantakivi]

Came here to hear the guitar, stayed for the amazing playing. Instant sub.

[hakanaxlund]

Thanx for great video. To everyone watching or reading this. Play one, feel it. Hagström make great instruments (and have been for more than 100 years). So much more bang for the buck compared to another brand across the pond. And better if you ask me. Own a couple of old ones and the quality and tone is second to none. Absolutely great guitars.

[Andrewausfa]

Prettier than a red Schecter Telecaster at a Christies auction. I liked the carve on the heel to body joint, double anti-headstocksnap strap locks, tuners look nice, appreciate they've had that style for years but reminiscent of the D'Angelico jazz guitar style (1950s D'Angelico New Yorker). If it you like it, which you seem to, then I'll stick it on my list for my next guitar.

[troytempest]

I actually wanted to name my daughter Hagstrom Echo due to the affection I hold the early Swedes but unfortunately my wife vetoed the idea…which is why she was christened Wind, Earth & Fire. I’ve been playing for forty odd years & am enjoying your channel immensely.

[hod]

Wow I had a Hagstrom semi hollow in the early 80's rocked it had for years. Cool thanks!

[Mojokiss]

was given an ultra lux today - with split, spalted maple, natural. And damn. hard to put down.

[roncarter]

Nice build construction and looks for the price range, definitely would consider this purchase.

[colhutchins]

Love that finish, at least the way it looks on here! A lot of the photos of the xtra special old pale, don't look as dark as it does here. How true to life is your colour grading of this film, did you bring the shadows down a fair bit? Great review, I've really started to look a bit closer at Hagstrom guitars. And yes for the review of the other hagstroms please

[DamonBates]

Beautiful Saturday jam thanks sped! It looks and sounds great. As a Swede and american The made in China sticker is a non starter for me though. Until they become better global and corporate citizens I'll send as little of my coin over there as possible. Too much good stuff already available here in the US. WIsh it was made in Sweden!

[JB_Eckl]

Hey Sped. A bit off-topic but I’ve noticed you’ve been getting a film-type look on your videos lately. Really nice to look at! I thought I’d ask if you’re into diffusion filters or some type of post processing. Great job at any rate!

[kendoknackersackee]

I just came across the Megin..interesting!
Thought I'd check out some reviews and there's Sped with an absolute Hagstrom beauty... well impressed!
If they sent you a Megin, Sped, I for one, would love to see a review on it, please. 😁
BTW, ten seconds in reminded me of The Durutti Column. I think it was one guy (Vinny Riley?). Some music I listened to as a yoof.

[evj]

Forgive my ignorance, but that progression at 14:37 - is that from a Led Zeppelin song? Really enjoyed your review and playing too BTW!

[lyncushman]

I will try one if I can find one. How are the nobs or, did I miss that part. It’s gorgeous!

[TommySG]

Hey man, Like you... I also own an actual Gibbie LP Anvil lol. Mine is about 9 lbs. which isn't too bad but still... it's the axe I grab the least here pretty much, sadly. Sure, it looks spectacular hanging there on my wall though! 🤣 In hindsight, I really should've dug a little deeper into my wallet an bought their 'LP Access' with the comfort carves etc...
Anyhow, in US money I'm guessing that price would be somewhere around 14-1500'ish which is about half the price of an LP Standard. Not bad at all and if you're never going to sell it there's no reason to worry about resale value either. Definitely worth looking at because it does sound beautiful.
Great playing as always Sped! 🤟

[LordOfSweden]

Hey man, I just want to buy this for the name itself. I like your humor. Beautiful guitar. But I think they should have had some more finnishes to choose from. Personally im a sucker for yellow, purple or green.

[gcr]

Cool guitar, is that the one you used in the I believe in a thing called love video? Great video by the way. I would love to try a Super Swede but they are difficult to find in the States.

[seanzinger]

I’m intrigued by the California scale length on a Nashville type of guitar. Great review!

[IK_REELS]

Mr sped why haven’t you done All of my Love -Led Zeppelin

[jordantaylor]

Nowhere fast tutorial by smiths please