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Hagstrom H8-II Bass Guitar in Wild Cherry

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$2,099.00
SKU HSH8IIWCT
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The Definition of Innovation

Most people invariably think of Hagstrom when talking about an 8-string bass. That’s because Hagstrom was the first brand to mass-produce an 8-string version: the H8. In the late 1960s, countless beat and hard rock icons experimented extensively and used its unique sound as the backbone for psychedelic and classic songs.

The H8 not only survived this experimental era of the 1960s but quickly became a timeless instrument. With the H8-II of its RetroScape series, Hagstrom introduces an authentic re-issue of this legendary 8-string bass originally released in 1967. In other words, its tremendously powerful and sparkling sound is back!

What makes the H8-II so special? The octave sound of the high strings is just perfect. Unlike electronic devices, this approach is not subject to tracking problems. The narrow neck, the congenial 8-string bridge (string-through-body) and its short scale greatly contribute to the perfect playability of the string pairs. Hagstrom’s proprietary “Dyna-Rail” humbuckers produce a phat sound and can be split to single-coil mode using the volume control.

The famous “H-Expander” trussrod ensures perfect neck relief despite the considerably higher tension of the eight strings. It also contributes to the bass’s fabulous sustain. The on-board sliders allow players to activate and deactivate the pickups individually. The global “Tone” and “Mute” sliders provide a host of additional sonic options.

This attractive package is rounded out by the authentic double-cutaway body shape, which fits snugly in the RetroScape series’ design philosophy and will even win over die-hard vintage freaks.

H8-II BASS GUITAR STANDARDS:

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 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
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".
Hagstrom Machine Heads
Hagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on our own designs to insure accurate tuning. Viking and HB series basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.
Electronics
Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom DynaRail Humbucker
Controls: 1 x Volume Control with Push/Pull Coil Split
Kill Switch Located on Upper Bout
4 x Switches (left to right)
      • Neck - off/on
      • Bridge - off/on
      • Master Tone - off/mid & high cut
      • Mute - off/gain reduction & high cut

 

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    Specifications

    SKU HSH8IIWCT
    Brand Hagstrom Guitars
    Type Electric Bass Guitars
    Type 8-String Bass Guitars
    Series Hagstrom H8-II Bass Series
    Finish Wild Cherry Transparent Gloss
    Body Wood Mahogany
    Neck Wood Canadian Hard Maple
    Neck 15" Radius with "C" Neck Profile
    Construction Bolt-On
    Truss Rod H-Expander
    Fretboard Binding Multi-Ply Binding
    Fretboard Resinator Wood
    Frets 21 Frets
    Inlays Pearl Dot Inlays
    Scale Length 30.75" (781 mm)
    Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL, Nut Width is 40mm
    Machine Heads 4 x Hagstrom 22:1 Chrome Die Cast Tuners, 4 x Hagstrom 18:1 Chrome Die Cast Tuners
    Bridge Hagstrom Heavy Duty 8-String, String Through Body
    Pickups 2 x Dyna Rail 1025HB/N Alnico 5
    Pickup Selector 4 x Switches (left to right)
    Controls 1 x Volume Control with Push/Pull Coil Split
    Unique Features Custom String Gauges (Replacement set available, SKU:HSHBS8)
    Comes with Hagstrom Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagstrom Logo

     

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