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how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #195 on: December 14, 2017, 10:48:05 PM »
Quote from: Thornton Davis;19092
Serial # dates it to having being made in 72-73.

TD


Really? It pleases me. The seller told me that the serial says that the guitar was released in the early 80's. Was he wrong?

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #196 on: December 16, 2017, 04:22:27 PM »
Quote from: katrook;19093
Really? It pleases me. The seller told me that the serial says that the guitar was released in the early 80's. Was he wrong?

He was incorrect, the first production run of Swede guitars took place in 1970 (then called L.P.). After that run they changed the name to Swede. Yours was 119th Swede produced in production run 851 (the 8 does NOT indicate the decade of manufacture). That run commenced in 1972 and concluded in 73 and produced 200 of them.

In order to tell when a Hagstrom instrument was made you have to have a copy of The Hagstrom Blue Book.

Enjoy.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #197 on: December 22, 2017, 04:25:07 AM »
I just picked up a HL550 with the serial number 6111385.  It came in a really nice case, but it needs a bit of work -- badly sprouting frets, dehydrated, a truss rod that had been cranked down too hard giving it a significant back bow, needs a new pick guard.  But, it has potential.

Any info on the serial number, when and/or where it was produced would be greatly appreciated.

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #198 on: December 28, 2017, 08:22:15 AM »
My Swede sn. 53 021619. Can You tell me when it was made, thank You.

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« Reply #199 on: December 30, 2017, 01:08:55 AM »
Quote from: Jsglenn;19096
I just picked up a HL550 with the serial number 6111385.  It came in a really nice case, but it needs a bit of work -- badly sprouting frets, dehydrated, a truss rod that had been cranked down too hard giving it a significant back bow, needs a new pick guard.  But, it has potential.

Any info on the serial number, when and/or where it was produced would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Chinese made Hagstrom made within the last 10 years. Sorry can't help you. If it was a Swedish made Hagstrom we'd be happy too.

Sorry.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #200 on: December 30, 2017, 01:17:43 AM »
Quote from: Jukka Laine;19099
My Swede sn. 53 021619. Can You tell me when it was made, thank You.

Your Swede was most likely made in 1978 in production run 021 (please double check to ensure that the last 3 digits are 619). That run started in 1977 and finished in 1978. According to the Hagstrom Blue Book the run produced 600 Swede guitars. Serial number 021619 indicates that it was the 619th guitar made in that run which is why I'm suggesting that you double check that it's 619 and not a typo in your posting.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #201 on: January 01, 2018, 08:09:56 AM »
Thanks! You are right about three last numbers. They are 519 which makes sense when this model was made 600 pcs.
I'm happy with this information. Not so bulk product.

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #202 on: January 01, 2018, 11:09:39 AM »
can someone date my Hagstrom H III? The serial Number is754089.
Thank you very much

Michael

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« Reply #203 on: January 02, 2018, 09:19:01 PM »
Quote from: knifgitarre;19103
can someone date my Hagstrom H III? The serial Number is754089.
Thank you very much

Michael

Michael, your Hagstrom was made in 1969 and was the 89th H-III made in that production run (754) which produced 125 of them.

TD

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« Reply #204 on: January 07, 2018, 07:05:26 PM »
I have a left handed Hagström II B bass guitar and I am wondering if anyone could help me in finding out the production year. Someone told me it is quite rare, so I would also appreciate information about that (if possible). Serial number is 53 977079. Thanks!

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« Reply #205 on: January 09, 2018, 09:50:11 PM »
Yeah leftys are pretty rare. Batch 977 is of 250 HIIN guitars (not basses) produced in 1976. That is not your bass....
maybe the neck plate was changed?

According to the book, there seems to be just one batch of lefty HIIB basses - batch 685, of 83 instruments shipped between '66 and '69. I would suggest your was part of this batch.
The next batch of leftys was of 6 HIIBN (humbucker version) in 1971

The book does have occasional omissions, but I would suggest that it's quite likely yours is indeed from batch 685. '66-'69 seems correct too.
It is conceivable that someone ordering a lefty beyond 1971 got something made up of whatever lefty parts were lying around, but that still doesn't explain why the book lists that batch as guitars...

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« Reply #206 on: January 13, 2018, 03:02:42 PM »
Hi everyone, I'm very new to this Forum, but have owned at least two to three Hagstrom's for at least 25 years. At present, I have a late 60's baby-blue H III and a Viking 1N in great condition with org. hard case. I was wondering if Jules could give me a date on my Viking 1N ? I love this guitar, I paid $320.00 many moons ago and I know it's worth double that now, but I don't want to ever loose this guitar. Thanks !!
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« Reply #207 on: January 19, 2018, 03:28:05 AM »
Quote from: kyle E;19111
Hi everyone, I'm very new to this Forum, but have owned at least two to three Hagstrom's for at least 25 years. At present, I have a late 60's baby-blue H III and a Viking 1N in great condition with org. hard case. I was wondering if Jules could give me a date on my Viking 1N ? I love this guitar, I paid $320.00 many moons ago and I know it's worth double that now, but I don't want to ever loose this guitar. Thanks !!
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It was made in 1975. #79 of 200.

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« Reply #208 on: January 20, 2018, 12:36:22 PM »
Nice! looks great with natural finish

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« Reply #209 on: February 01, 2018, 11:41:22 PM »
The natural finish is what drew me to this guitar in the first place. lol
All original except the strings... & still my guitar gently weeps

Thanks for the kind words Jules

 

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