Taylor York was introduced to Hagström by his brother, Justin, who had been a Hagström Artist for many years. It was their RetroScape Impala that first captured Taylor’s imagination. Shortly after learning about the Impala, Taylor began work in the studio recording Paramore’s new album, "After Laughter", and before too long the Impala found its way into the mix of instruments used. As the recording process continued the Impala and several other Hagström models were selected for various tracks; however, it was the Impala that was utilised the most.
When it was time for Paramore to start their extensive touring schedule in support of "After Laughter", they started working with Taylor on some modifications to their standard Impala specification to better suit his touring needs. After becoming interested in the brand, Taylor acquired a 1960’s vintage Viking and fell in love with its famously thin neck. It was only natural that he asked us to build his Impala with their Ultra-Thin 17mm neck profile. Next in line was to choose a finish from a brighter palette, yet keeping with the Impala’s vintage vibe. After several experiments, Taylor suggested a wonderful copper-burst finish, which combines old-school class with a modern vibrancy. After making a few adjustments to the hardware for stage and road worthiness, they finalized the design and the rest is history.
Hagström’s Impala exactly reproduces the pickups included with the first production models in the early 1960’s. A single, massive AlNi-Co-5 magnet fills each of the pickups, a radical departure from the typical approach of placing one small cylindrical magnet under each string. The resulting sound is bright and percussive with a robust mid-range, a true and authentic voice for anyone looking to the early 1960’s for sonic inspiration. Taylor recognized this immediately as exactly the kind of sound he was looking for on "After Laughter". Each Impala Copperburst they is identical in every way to the guitar Taylor uses on stage.
IMPALA 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 patentedH-Expandertruss 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. TheH-Expandertruss 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 theH-Expanderadds to the tonal essence of Hagström.
Resinator Wood
Resinatorwood 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.Resinatorwood 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 ourH-Expandertruss rod,Resinatorwood is a major contributor to the distinctive "Hagström tone".
Specifications
SKU
HSIMPCBT
Brand
Hagström Guitars
Type
Solid Body Electric Guitar
Series
Hagström Impala Retroscape Series
Series
Hagström Artist Project Series
Finish
Copperburst
Body Style
Asymmetric Double Cutaway
Body Wood
Mahogany
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Construction
Set Neck - Mortise & Long Tenon
Neck Profile
Ultra-Thin 17mm
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
Electronics
Tone Shaping Switches
Pickups
2 x Hagström Vintage Retro-S Single Coil AlNiCo-5
Pickup Selector
6 x Individual Selectors
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.
Delivery
**Shipping Information:**
- ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140******
- ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change]
- ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details******
**Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:**
-----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.-----------
- Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders.
- If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US.
- Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
**CONTACT US** for further assistance.
Stock Availability
For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.
Hagstrom "Taylor York" Impala Retroscape Guitar in Copperburst *CLEARANCE*
Taylor York was introduced to Hagström by his brother, Justin, who had been a Hagström Artist for many years. It was their RetroScape Impala that first captured Taylor’s imagination. Shortly after learning about the Impala, Taylor began work in the studio recording Paramore’s new album, "After Laughter", and before too long the Impala found its way into the mix of instruments used. As the recording process continued the Impala and several other Hagström models were selected for various tracks; however, it was the Impala that was utilised the most.
When it was time for Paramore to start their extensive touring schedule in support of "After Laughter", they started working with Taylor on some modifications to their standard Impala specification to better suit his touring needs. After becoming interested in the brand, Taylor acquired a 1960’s vintage Viking and fell in love with its famously thin neck. It was only natural that he asked us to build his Impala with their Ultra-Thin 17mm neck profile. Next in line was to choose a finish from a brighter palette, yet keeping with the Impala’s vintage vibe. After several experiments, Taylor suggested a wonderful copper-burst finish, which combines old-school class with a modern vibrancy. After making a few adjustments to the hardware for stage and road worthiness, they finalized the design and the rest is history.
Hagström’s Impala exactly reproduces the pickups included with the first production models in the early 1960’s. A single, massive AlNi-Co-5 magnet fills each of the pickups, a radical departure from the typical approach of placing one small cylindrical magnet under each string. The resulting sound is bright and percussive with a robust mid-range, a true and authentic voice for anyone looking to the early 1960’s for sonic inspiration. Taylor recognized this immediately as exactly the kind of sound he was looking for on "After Laughter". Each Impala Copperburst they is identical in every way to the guitar Taylor uses on stage.
IMPALA 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 patentedH-Expandertruss 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. TheH-Expandertruss 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 theH-Expanderadds to the tonal essence of Hagström.
Resinator Wood
Resinatorwood 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.Resinatorwood 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 ourH-Expandertruss rod,Resinatorwood is a major contributor to the distinctive "Hagström tone".
Specifications
SKU
HSIMPCBT
Brand
Hagström Guitars
Type
Solid Body Electric Guitar
Series
Hagström Impala Retroscape Series
Series
Hagström Artist Project Series
Finish
Copperburst
Body Style
Asymmetric Double Cutaway
Body Wood
Mahogany
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Construction
Set Neck - Mortise & Long Tenon
Neck Profile
Ultra-Thin 17mm
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
Electronics
Tone Shaping Switches
Pickups
2 x Hagström Vintage Retro-S Single Coil AlNiCo-5
Pickup Selector
6 x Individual Selectors
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.
**Shipping Information:**
- ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140******
- ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change]
- ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details******
**Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:**
-----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.-----------
- Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders.
- If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US.
- Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
**CONTACT US** for further assistance.
For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.
Hagstrom "Taylor York" Impala Retroscape Guitar in Copperburst *CLEARANCE*
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