HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst
Warranty from the manufacturer: 12 months.
Description of HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst
Some guitars reveal from the very first chord that they are more than just instruments — and in that instant, you realise that the HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst was crafted purely for inspiration and endless musical exploration. It looks stunning, feels beautifully comfortable, and sounds alive – as if the energy of a live stage is pulsing inside its body. This is a guitar for those who want to feel the music in every fingertip, whether you’re taking your first lessons at home or delivering confident performances on stage.
This model is a perfect example of how timeless design can harmoniously meet modern engineering. Hagstrom has long established itself as a brand that unites musicality with comfort while retaining its own unmistakable character and sonic “breath”. The Ultra Swede Essential proudly continues this legacy – lightweight, responsive and powerful. Yet it remains impressively versatile: ideal for blues improvisation, heavy riffing or atmospheric studio textures.
Why choose this model?
- Lightweight, ergonomic body that sits comfortably even during long performances
- Versatile pickups suitable for any style – from jazz to hard rock
- Neck built with Hagstrom’s signature H-Expander truss rod for ultimate stability and precision tuning
- Distinctive look with its expressive Tobacco Sunburst finish and signature detailing
- Outstanding value for money: professional tone in an accessible price range
Model overview
The moment you pick up the HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst, you instantly sense its personality. It inspires, draws attention, and invites you to play. Weighing just over three kilograms, it feels solid and perfectly balanced – a quality that makes all the difference on stage. Despite its compact body, the tone is full, rich in harmonics, and impressively dynamic.
The body is crafted from mahogany with a maple top featuring a smooth Tobacco Sunburst gradient that makes every guitar one of a kind. The neck is also mahogany, topped with Hagstrom’s own Resinator wood – a material that’s more stable and durable than traditional rosewood. It’s unaffected by changes in temperature or humidity, and its natural feel under your fingers is exceptionally pleasant.
The H-Expander truss rod gives the neck incredible rigidity, allowing for low string action without sacrificing playability. The neck profile is designed for effortless movement, supporting fast, accurate playing. Every fret is hand-polished, and you can feel that craftsmanship immediately – there’s no need for post-purchase adjustments.
The open-coil Custom 58 pickups deliver a vast tonal range: warm, deep cleans for ballads, crisp drive for rock, and thick, punchy tones under distortion. The three-way switch is smooth and reliable, and the two control knobs for volume and tone let you shape your sound on the fly without losing control of your performance.
Interestingly, the Ultra Swede Essential is one of the few Hagstrom models with a shorter 24.75-inch scale length. This gives chords a softer feel and makes bending easier. Even beginner players will appreciate how responsive the strings are under the fingers.
Visually, the guitar makes a strong impression: the Tobacco Sunburst finish shifts from a warm amber centre to deep brown edges, radiating classic vintage charm. Chrome machine heads and hardware complete the look. Sometimes an instrument inspires you before you even play a note – and that’s exactly what happens here.
Who is this model for?
The HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst is for anyone seeking a truly versatile guitar with no sonic compromises. If you’re just starting out and want an instrument that will grow with your skills, this is the perfect choice. It’s gentle on the hands, responsive, easy to set up, and seems to “sing back” to you, letting you hear your progress every day.
For seasoned players, the Ultra Swede Essential is a reliable performance companion. Its lightweight build is a blessing on long sets, and the pickups provide a broad tonal palette suitable for any genre. Producers will appreciate its quiet operation and consistency in the studio — it stays in tune, resists unwanted noise, and fits beautifully into any mix.
For composers and sound engineers, this guitar offers a wide spectrum of tones for studio work – from airy cleans to bold, saturated overdrives. Session musicians will value its portability and flexibility. Whether it’s a studio session, rehearsal, or tour – it won’t let you down.
Most importantly, this instrument doesn’t belong to a specific category like “for beginners” or “for professionals”. It’s for anyone who wants a guitar that inspires. No matter your skill level, this is the kind of model that will stay with you for years — enduring, engaging, and always relevant.
Specifications of HAGSTROM Ultra Swede Essential - Tobacco Sunburst
- Type: Electric guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Truss rod: H-Expander
- Fingerboard: Resinator Wood
- Scale length: 24.75" (628 mm)
- Number of frets: 22
- Fingerboard radius: 15"
- Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Custom 58 AlNiCo Humbucker
- Controls: 1 volume knob, 1 tone knob, 3-way switch
- Bridge: Hagstrom Sustain Block Tailpiece and Tune-O-Matic
- Machine heads: Chrome Hagstrom Design
- Finish: Tobacco Sunburst (gloss)
- Weight: Approx. 3.3 kg
- Strings: D’Addario 10–46
- Manufactured: China (to Hagstrom’s Swedish specifications)