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how to date a hagstrom

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #255 on: November 11, 2018, 02:27:09 PM »
Quote from: Russ in Co;19311
Hello!
My Hagstrom I in black has a serial number of
650005
I would love to know the year of manufacture.
Thanks!

It was made in 1965 and was the 5th one off the line in the production run which produced 2,497 of them.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #256 on: November 12, 2018, 06:01:03 AM »
Quote from: Thornton Davis;19313
It was made in 1965 and was the 5th one off the line in the production run which produced 2,497 of them.

TD

Thank you!

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #257 on: December 03, 2018, 10:21:42 PM »
Me again guys !

I just grabbed 2 new (old) Hagstroms : an 197? HIIN in Cherry red and a 197? Hagstrom L.P. with a "1 bolt neck"

The HIIN serial number is : 859008

The L.P. serial number is : 789028

I know one of you guys can help me out finding when they were born :)

Here's a pic of 3 of my Hag's[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629371[/ATTACH]
There are 2 more in the shop

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #258 on: December 06, 2018, 03:28:33 AM »
Quote from: Robbsend;19317
Me again guys !

I just grabbed 2 new (old) Hagstroms : an 197? HIIN in Cherry red and a 197? Hagstrom L.P. with a "1 bolt neck"

The HIIN serial number is : 859008

The L.P. serial number is : 789028

I know one of you guys can help me out finding when they were born :)

Here's a pic of 3 of my Hag's[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629371[/ATTACH]
There are 2 more in the shop

Well lets see here, the HIIN was made in 1972. It was the 8th one produced in that run (#859) of 500. The L.P. was made in 1970. It was the 28th guitar produced in that run (#789) which produced 200 of them.

Enjoy.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #259 on: December 06, 2018, 01:32:11 PM »
Howdy TD,

Thank's for the fast reply,,Wow 1970 for the L.P. !!! Was'nt that the first year ?

Robb

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #260 on: January 19, 2019, 09:21:26 PM »
I Got this factory black Viking with "hagsby" tremolo today, the serial number is 715337, to my knoledge it's a 1967 right?
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how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #261 on: January 23, 2019, 10:31:48 PM »
Quote from: douglasbroberg;19328
I Got this factory black Viking with "hagsby" tremolo today, the serial number is 715337, to my knoledge it's a 1967 right?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629385[/ATTACH]

Correct 1967.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #262 on: February 13, 2019, 08:41:07 AM »
Hello, I have bought an Hagstrom black. Could be an Hagstrom I. Serial number 603811. I wish to know please the year of birth, if it is right has not a logo on headstock, and if volume knob it is original or not. I think not original, in this case where I could find another? Thanks  for your work!!!
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how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #263 on: February 14, 2019, 01:42:59 AM »
Quote from: asquinet;19334
Hello, I have bought an Hagstrom black. Could be an Hagstrom I. Serial number 603811. I wish to know please the year of birth, if it is right has not a logo on headstock, and if volume knob it is original or not. I think not original, in this case where I could find another? Thanks  for your work!!!
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https://ibb.co/d77wg0p
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Your Hagstrom guitar is their model Kent PB-24-G. It was made in 1964. As for finding the correct knob for your guitar contact these folks to see if they can help you. http://www.hagstrom-vintage-guitars.se/shop/spare_parts.html

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #264 on: February 14, 2019, 05:27:18 AM »
Ok thanks TD for your kind and prompt answer!!! About the lack of logo on headstock what do you yhink, please? Is it correct or was lost?
Thank you again!  Ciao!!

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #265 on: February 18, 2019, 01:57:01 PM »
Quote from: asquinet;19337
Ok thanks TD for your kind and prompt answer!!! About the lack of logo on headstock what do you yhink, please? Is it correct or was lost?
Thank you again!  Ciao!!

asquinet, the PB-24-G model didn't have the logo on the headstock, they put it on the body instead. Your guitar is perfect as it is.

Enjoy it.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #266 on: February 19, 2019, 05:53:35 AM »
Wow, thank you very much!!!! I am very happy for this news, because few people knows about these wonderful guitars.
I asked to both Hagstrom.se and hagstromparts.se but unfortunately volume knob is out of stock...Thank you for your precious work and your research!!! All the best for you, yours and this unique forum!
Claudio from Italy

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #267 on: February 19, 2019, 06:00:17 AM »
Wow, thank you very much! I am very happy for your answer, because there aren't many people knows these wonderful guitars!!!
I asked both hagstrom-vintage-guitars.se and hagstromparts.se, unfortunately volum knob is out of stock....
Thank you very much for your precious work and your research. All the best for you, your family and this unique forum!!!!
Claudio from Italy

Max

Help Needed
« Reply #268 on: March 06, 2019, 11:05:12 AM »
Dear friends,

I bought a Hagstrom with serial number 731938. Could somebody help me with dating this guitar? And the exact type?

I also was wondering whether somebody could help me with a schematic figure of the electronics?

All help is greatly appreciated!!!

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #269 on: March 09, 2019, 03:16:28 PM »
Quote from: Max;19344
Dear friends,

I bought a Hagstrom with serial number 731938. Could somebody help me with dating this guitar? And the exact type?

I also was wondering whether somebody could help me with a schematic figure of the electronics?

All help is greatly appreciated!!!

Your Hagstrom is a Viking-1 that was made at the tail end of the production run in 1968. It was the 938th Viking-1 made in the run which produced 1000 of them.

Enjoy.

TD

 

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