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Hagstrom Guitars Announces the Deuce and Deuce-F

New to Hagstrom’s line-up for 2011 are the Deuce and Deuce-F guitar models. These newcomers are based upon Hagstrom’s celebrated “Super Swede” model, where a number of advancements and alterations have been administered to these mavericks. Using a 25.5” scale length, the 10mm carved maple capped mahogany body provides a “spanky and versatile tone” which “Super Swede” enthusiasts will surely recognize. The double cutaways bring a familiarity toward other popular triple- coiled pickup models, but by still offering more “flavor” in the overall tone. The cutaway on the Deuce models offers ultimate high fret neck access, where the neck joins the body at the 21st fret providing high flyers with complete and comfortable access. Dual coil-tap controls commanding each independent pickup with push-pull pots have been administered to the tone controls for the possibility of eight different pickup variations. Equipped with Hagstrom’s Custom 58 pickups, and offered in a number of new and classic Hagstrom colours to please all palettes of taste.

Specifications:

Deuce Body: Mahogany w/10mm Carved Maple Top Deuce-F Body: Chambered Mahogany w/10mm Carved Maple Top Neck: Mahogany, Set in Neck Fingerboard: Resinator™ Wood w/Block Position Markers Truss Rod: H-Expander Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Sealed Cast Housing - 18:1 ratio Scale Length: 25.50“ Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 58 Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/Hagstrom individual brass string block tailpiece Controls: 2 x Volume / 2 x Tone w/push pull pots for individual pickup splitting Deuce Colors: Desert Haze, Black Gloss, White, Tobacco Sunburst* Amber Sunburst, Cardinal Red Deuce-F Colors: Vintage Emerald Stone, Black Gloss, White, Tobacco Sunburst*, Cardinal Red * = Available as Left-handed

All Hagstrom guitars are equipped with Hagstrom’s legendary H-Expander truss rod and Resinator Fret board to not only provide ultimate strength and stability to the neck for years to come, but also plays a key part in producing the “Hagstrom Tone” by enhancing the instrument´s sonic qualities which sets Hagstrom apart from any other guitar brand on the market today.

Hagstrom is distributed in the U.S. by US Music Corp, located in Mundelein, IL. US Music Corp is an international musical instrument company that manufactures and distributes products worldwide under the Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, Oscar Schmidt, Hagstrom, Jay Turser, Jay J, Phonic, Quik Lok, and Profile brand names. US Music is a subsidiary of Jam Industries, Ltd.

For more information on Hagstrom, visit www.hagstromguitars.com For more information on US Music Corp, visit www.usmusiccorp.com For more information on Jam Industries, Ltd., visit www.jamindustries.com For Immediate Release Contact: Marissa Dankberg [email protected] US Music Corporation (800) 877-6863 ext 5164

Hagstrom Guitars and Absolut Vodka Partner on Limited Edition Ultra Swede

Chicago, IL – December, 2010 - Hagstrom introduces the Limited Edition Absolut Vodka Ultra Swede electric guitar. As part of Absolut Vodka’s “Rock Edition” design competition, artists entered their best work in pursuit of the grand prize, a limited edition run of their art presented on a Hagstrom Guitar. This custom Ultra Swede guitar is part of the Ultralux series, and is a great collector’s item for artists and players alike.

Limited Edition Absolut Vodka Ultra Swede

The stylized floral black and silver graphics makes this instrument truly one of a kind. The guitar features a two-piece basswood body with a maple cap, and a set in maple neck. The fingerboard is made with resinator wood and includes Hagstrom select block pearl and abalone markers. Resinator wood is a wood composite material that is homogeneous in nature and is more stable than any standard wood product. It is the perfect fingerboard material in that it eliminates wolf tones or hot spots. Like all new Hagstrom guitars, the Absolut Vodka model is built using the patented H-expander™ truss rod which allows for a thin neck and low action. This guitar also features Hagstrom Custom 62N-4 and 62B-4 pickups, 3-way toggle switch, a removable “Absolute Vodka” tailpiece cover, Hagstrom 15:1 die cast tuners, and a long travel Tune-O-Matic bridge.

The winning design was created by Nina Vollmer from Korea. Her expertise in art and deign not only compliment the Ultra Swede, but turns this guitar into an intoxicating limited edition. The Absolut Vodka Ultra Swede model will retail for $800.00 and will debut in the U.S. Winter NAMM 2011 convention in Anaheim, CA.

Hagstrom Guitars is distributed by US Music Corp, located in Mundelein, IL. US Music Corp is an international musical instrument company that manufactures and distributes products worldwide under the Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Electronics, Oscar Schmidt, Hagstrom, Jay Turser, Jay J, Phonic, Quik Lok, and Profile brand names. US Music is a subsidiary of Jam Industries, Ltd.

For more information on Hagstrom Guitars, visit www.hagstromguitars.com For more information on US Music Corp, visit www.usmusiccorp.com For more information on Jam Industries, Ltd., visit www.jamindustries.com

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Contact: Marissa Dankberg [email protected] US Music Corporation (800) 877-6863 ext 5164

Hagstrom Guitars Introduces the Viking Rex-Tone

Hagstrom proudly introduces the new Viking Rex-Tone, which combines the acclaimed Viking model, infused with the electronics and soul from the classic Hagstrom “Swede” model. The Viking Rex-Tone features a semi-hollow maple body with a set hard maple neck. Equipped with Hagstrom’s celebrated H-Expander truss rod which provides ultimate stability for the neck, as well as the Resinator finger board delivering a clear and distinctive tone. The Rex-Tone is stocked with Hagstrom’s Custom-58 pickups that deliver classic 50’s tone.. Further gracing the Rex-Tone, is the 3-way tone switch borrowed from the Hagstrom “Swede” model. This instrument offers a more “exaggerated” and “pushed” tone, which will appeal to many classic players looking for a little more attitude, and even to players adopting a more and modern aggressive playing style. The Viking Rex-Tone comes in a vast selection of all new vibrant Hagstrom colours new for 2011.

Specifications:

Body: Contoured Maple Neck: Canadian Hard Maple, Set in Neck Fingerboard: Resinator™ Wood w/Dot Position Markers Truss Rod: H-Expander Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Sealed Cast Housing - 18:1 ratio Scale Length: 24.75” Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 58 Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle, 3-way Swede Tone-Switch Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece Controls: 2 x Volume / 2 x Tone Colors: Cardinal Red, Desert Haze, Granitic Metal, Sterling Silver, Vintage Emerald Stone, Pearlescent Red* * = Available as Left-handed

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Hagstrom Guitars Introduces “Swedie”

Hagstrom proudly introduces a new guitar to grace the “Swede” family with its new born sibling called the “Swedie”. With its building blocks based on the classic “Swede” model, (first introduced to the world in the early 1970’s), the “Swedie” is an interpreted version of the “Swede”. Utilizing a slightly thinner body and conventional features, the “Swedie” is aimed at those looking for a classic look, but desiring an edgier tone. Employing Hagstrom’s Custom 62 open coil pickups, the “Swedie” produces an aggressive and accented tone which will cut through the mix. The “Swedie” adapts the same 3-way tone filter switch as the “Swede” to produce a vast array of tonal variations, often reminiscent of the characteristics of a half cocked wah-pedal when activated. The “Swedie” is offered in a multitude of all new vibrant Hagstrom colours for 2011.

Specifications:

Body: Mahogany w/10mm Carved Mahogany Top Neck: Mahogany, Set in Neck Fingerboard: Resinator™ Wood w/Block Position Markers Truss Rod: H-Expander Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Sealed Cast Housing - 15:1 ratio Scale Length: 24,75” Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 62 Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/Hagstrom individual brass string block tailpiece Controls: 2 x Volume / 2 x Tone / 3-way tone filter switch Colours: Atlantic Blue*, Cardinal Red, Sterling Silver*, Granatic Metal, Pearlescent Red * = Available as Left-handed