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Hagstrom Condor Retroscape Guitar in Black Gloss
Hagstrom Condor Retroscape Guitar in Black Gloss

Hagstrom Condor Retroscape Guitar in Black Gloss

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$1,599.00
$1,390.00
SKU HSCORBLK
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Revolution In Your Hands

Hagström introduced the Impala and Condor models in 1963, and the guitars quickly found their way into the hands of many professional and aspiring musicians throughout the world.

This was a period of great experimentation and innovation in electric guitar design. With their futuristic body shapes and unique assortment of tone-shaping options, the Impala and Condor stood out and became integral in creating great music and inspiring amazing artists. They have become highly sought after as collectibles, and vintage instruments still find their way onto stages worldwide.

Now, don't look any further. Back and here to stay: the all new Condor and Impala models. With their re-introduction in 2015, Hagström has taken great care to keep the set-neck "soul" of the Impala and Condor intact while incorporating important design improvements that will immediately appeal to modern players.

The neck profile has been slightly rounded, weight balance has been optimized, and important improvements to the "Vintage Tremar" vibrato unit have been made. Finally, an improved switching array maintains the look and function of the originals while incorporating modern, dependable, and ergonomic slide switches.

Since the tone of these instruments carved such a powerful space in the hearts of players, countless hours have been spent to reproduce the essence of the original pickups used in the Impala and Condor. The hard work has paid off with Hagstrom's AlNiCo 5 "Retro-S" pickups, which expertly recreate the essence of the 60s sound and, at the same time, keep the door open for more modern sonic possibilities.

CONDOR FEATURES:

Set Neck
Hagström uses a variety of different neck joints throughout their range. Their set-neck recipe is the classic and time-tested Mortise and Tenon joint, a design that most efficiently transfers string energy from neck to body, and can often only be found on more expensive custom-built guitars. A team of experienced and dedicated craftsmen hand carves every neck joint, insuring perfect execution of this traditional technique preferred by luthiers for generations.
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 Hagström electric guitars and basses include their patented H-Expander 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 Hagström 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 Hagström’s unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagström.
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 "Hagström tone".


Specifications

SKU HSCORBLK
Brand Hagström Guitars
Type Solid Body Electric Guitar
Series Hagström Condor Retroscape Series
Finish Black Gloss
Body Style Asymmetric Double Cutaway
Body Wood Mahogany
Neck Wood Mahogany
Construction Set Neck
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 Hagström Design 15:1 Gear Ratio
Bridge Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagström Vintage Tremar Tailpiece
Pickups 3 x Hagström AlNiCo-5 Retro-S
Pickup Selector 3-Way Toggle Switch
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Unique Features Strings: D'Addario EXP 110 (10-46)
Comes with Hagström Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagström Logo

 

Please note that not all items are held in stock at Crescendo Music's retail store. Feel free to contact us for stock availability or any urgent orders.