HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss
Warranty from the manufacturer: 12 months.
Description of HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss
From the very first moment you pick up the HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss, you can tell this isn’t just an instrument built for playing – it’s made to inspire. It seamlessly brings together a vibrant tonal character with genuine comfort and style. It feels effortlessly light, whether you’re digging into thick, driving riffs or gliding through a melodic solo that sends chills down your spine. Every detail has been carefully refined, combining Hagstrom’s long-standing traditions with modern ergonomic design. The result is a guitar that looks striking, feels solid, and sounds as if it carries the energy of the stage within it.
This model blends that signature warm tone with excellent tuning stability and an impressively smooth playing feel. Both body and neck are crafted to respond to the slightest nuance in your touch, maintaining clarity and articulation in every note. Whether you’re at home, in the studio, or on stage, this guitar consistently delivers professional-grade quality. Yet it remains simple enough to inspire those just beginning their journey into the world of electric guitars.
Why choose this model?
- The compact body and slim neck provide outstanding playing comfort, even during long sessions
- Custom 62 pickups offer a full-bodied, rich tone with sparkling highs and powerful sustain
- Smooth tone switching allows effortless transitions from mellow blues to sharp rock aggression
- A mahogany body with a maple top delivers warmth, resonance, and lively dynamics
- Durable hardware and a striking black gloss finish add confidence and stage-ready style
Model description
The core of the HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss design is a compact, well-balanced mahogany body that provides a solid tonal foundation, full of warmth and depth in every note. The maple top adds brightness and definition, giving the instrument the versatility to move seamlessly between funk, blues, and hard rock. Its standout feature is the H-Expander truss rod, a Hagstrom-exclusive innovation ensuring perfect stability, consistent intonation, and resistance to environmental changes. This clever design keeps the guitar perfectly in tune, even during heavy gigging.
The UltraSlim neck profile, around 15 mm at its base, delivers exceptional comfort and makes reaching the upper frets effortless. The Resinator fingerboard, known for its uniform composition, ensures clean, articulate chords with dynamic attack—whether played clean or with plenty of drive.
The Custom 62 pickups fitted to this series respond beautifully to variations in playing intensity. They bring a warm, velvety texture to clean tones and unleash powerful, character-rich drive when pushed, retaining note clarity even under dense distortion. The classic control layout—two volume knobs, one tone control, and a three-way selector—keeps things intuitive and flexible. With just a few adjustments, you can move from a crisp vintage voice to a bold modern solo tone.
Visually, it’s an elegant instrument. The black gloss finish creates a deep, mirror-like sheen that reflects light beautifully, complemented by polished chrome hardware that underscores its fine craftsmanship. Whether in the hands of a seasoned performer or an evolving player, this guitar feels like a reliable companion that grows with you, revealing more of its character over time.
Who is this model for?
The HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss is ideal for players seeking comfort, expressive tone, and modern aesthetics. For beginners, it’s a friendly, inspiring partner to learn chords, rhythms, and first improvisations. The neck allows your fingers to glide freely, while the sound keeps you motivated to keep playing.
For those confident on stage or in the studio, this instrument serves as a dependable workhorse. Its versatility makes it perfectly suited for recording, live performance, and any genre—from blues and jazz to progressive metal. The creators have distilled the design down to what truly matters, giving you everything you need to unleash your creativity without distraction.
Sound producers appreciate its articulate tone, while sound engineers value its signal stability and recording ease. Even for casual jam sessions, this guitar will let you sound your best without any fuss. It inspires equally well-known musicians and developing players alike, reminding you that a guitar isn’t just an instrument—it’s an extension of who you are.
Specifications of HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Black Gloss
- Body: Mahogany with maple top
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with Hagstrom H-Expander truss rod
- Fingerboard: Resinator (synthetic material with the tonal properties of wood)
- Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Neck Profile: UltraSlim
- Frets Type: Medium, nickel
- Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with fixed Stop Tailpiece
- Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 62 (humbucker)
- Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 3-way selector switch
- Tuners: Hagstrom Design, chrome
- Finish: Gloss black polyurethane
- Strings: Standard gauge 10–46
- Hardware: Chrome
- Manufactured in: China (under Hagstrom licence, Sweden)
- Included: Instrument, documentation, protective packaging
- Weight: approx. 3.5 kg