H-Story Reborn
The Hagstrom H-III Retroscape Guitar in Aged Sky Blue is a modern take on the classic Hagstrom H-II and H-III guitars, first introduced in 1965. It features a comfortable maple neck with a comfortable C-shape profile, bolted to a hand-selected alder body. This combination of woods gives the H-III Retroscape a bright, articulate tone with plenty of sustain.
The H-III Retroscape features two Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin pickups, which are controlled by a single volume knob with an R/C Tone Circuit/Kill Switch. This gives you a variety of tonal options, from bright and sparkly to warm and mellow.
The H-III Retroscape also features Hagstrom’s H-Expander truss rod, which
runs the full length of the neck, providing plenty of stability and adding a round attack and even greater sustain. A Resinator Wood fingerboard provides comfortable playability for hours on end.
The Hagstrom H-III Retroscape Guitar in Aged Sky Blue is a great choice for players who are looking for a versatile and stylish guitar with a classic sound. It is perfect for a variety of genres, from rock and blues to jazz and country.
H-III FEATURES:
Bolt-On
Slightly brighter and more vivid tone, Ample amounts of attack (snap), Strong resonance and sustain great serviceability.
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.
H-Expander
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented
H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet lightweight alloy truss rod allows for 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
Resinator 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 tones” sometimes 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”.
Specifications
SKU |
HSHIIIABE |
Brand |
Hagstrom Guitars |
Type |
Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Series |
Hagstrom H-III Retroscape Series |
Finish |
Aged Sky Blue |
Body Style |
Double Cutaway |
Body Wood |
American Alder |
Neck Wood |
Canadian Hard Maple |
Construction |
Bolt on |
Truss Rod |
H-Expander |
Fretboard |
Resinator Wood, Radius of 15″ |
Frets |
22 Medium Jumbo |
Inlays |
6 mm Pearl Dot |
Scale Length |
24.75″ (628 mm) |
Nut |
GraphTech Black Tusq XL, Nut Width is 43mm |
Machine Heads |
Diecast Hagstrom Die Cast 15:1 Gear Ratio |
Bridge |
Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Vintage Tremar Tailpiece |
Pickups |
3 x Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin |
Controls |
1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit/Kill Switch on Upper Horn |
Unique Features |
Strings:D’Addario EXP 110 (10-46) |
Comes with |
Hagstrom Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagstrom Logo |
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