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how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #270 on: March 10, 2019, 08:34:10 AM »
Thank you!!!
Does anyone know which strings are the best for this type is guitar?

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #271 on: March 22, 2019, 04:22:56 PM »
Hi, me again.

I`m trying to buy a Hagstrom Super Swede from the 70-80's and want to make sure about when it was made,
the serial number is the following  :  53 078101

This will be my 6th Hagstrom, I just LOVE them guitars :D     I will send you pics the moment I puy my hands on her.

Thank's for your time and knowledge !!!

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #272 on: March 23, 2019, 01:58:40 PM »
Quote from: Robbsend;19354
Hi, me again.

I`m trying to buy a Hagstrom Super Swede from the 70-80's and want to make sure about when it was made,
the serial number is the following  :  53 078101

This will be my 6th Hagstrom, I just LOVE them guitars :D     I will send you pics the moment I puy my hands on her.

Thank's for your time and knowledge !!!

Your Super Swede was made in 1983. It was the 101st in a run of 250.

Good luck.

TD
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how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #273 on: March 24, 2019, 04:18:35 PM »
Just got the Hagstrom Super Swede, it`s gorgeous, it's kind of strange the serial number lists it as an Ultra because the truss cover
shows Super Swede !!! Anyway it's too cool :D

Here's a pic as promised[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629388[/ATTACH]

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #274 on: March 26, 2019, 02:08:22 AM »
Quote from: Robbsend;19356
Just got the Hagstrom Super Swede, it`s gorgeous, it's kind of strange the serial number lists it as an Ultra because the truss cover
shows Super Swede !!! Anyway it's too cool :D

Here's a pic as promised[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629388[/ATTACH]

That's the Lingonberry finish. Very nice!

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #275 on: March 26, 2019, 06:25:24 PM »
Here's a Family pic my Hag's:
From left to right.

1- Hagstrom L.P. made in Sweden 1970.

2- Hagstrom HIIN made in Sweden 1972

3- Hagstrom Swede made in Sweden 1972

4- Hagstrom Viking 1N Bubinga made in Sweden 1972

5- Hagstrom Super Swede made in Sweden 1983

6- Hagstrom Select Super Swede made in China 2008

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629389[/ATTACH]

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #276 on: March 28, 2019, 04:48:59 PM »
Hi, just looking for a little info please. I have a Hagstrom Viking serial  #693479. Bought it around 1988. Looking at other replies I reckon it's from 1966 but would really appreciate some clarification. Thanks.

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #277 on: April 04, 2019, 12:32:53 AM »
Quote from: springheeled jim;19360
Hi, just looking for a little info please. I have a Hagstrom Viking serial  #693479. Bought it around 1988. Looking at other replies I reckon it's from 1966 but would really appreciate some clarification. Thanks.

You're correct 1966. 479th Viking made in a run of 1000.

Enjoy.

TD

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #278 on: April 16, 2019, 07:47:30 AM »
Hello, I'm new to this forum - I have a Hagstrom bass 678282 and would love any info on its production date. Thanks!

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« Reply #279 on: April 17, 2019, 11:20:23 PM »
Hi Roger - yes that is one of 1098 Hagstrom HIIB basses built in 1966. Can we have a pic? thanks, Jules

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« Reply #280 on: April 17, 2019, 11:21:37 PM »
seriously nice collection there Robbsend!

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« Reply #281 on: May 24, 2019, 07:58:09 PM »
Howdy Hag fans,

I just bought another Hagstrom (well just parts of it  :) neck and body only.

I looks like a Hagstrom Scandi, nothing else than the Hagstrom Logo on the headstock, the serial number on the neck plate is
 53  896 136. Again I'm in need of your knowledge to date it  :)

Here's a pic when I got the parts and a couple more when I finished it yesterday

Thank's for your time, again...

Robb[ATTACH=CONFIG]3629393[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3629394[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3629395[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]3629396[/ATTACH]
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« Reply #282 on: May 26, 2019, 05:24:16 AM »
New to Hagstrom and looking to pickup a Viking Baritone. Curious if anyone here is still around to shed light on Serial numbers?

The three I am interested in are: G15110404, G17060464, G15100860

Are there any differences between the current run of Viking Baritones? Is there a certain year that is more preferred?

Thank you!

how to date a hagstrom
« Reply #283 on: June 01, 2019, 03:25:33 PM »
Hey, I am new to this forum, and this is my first post. As I look around I trust I'll find better places to introduce myself, but for now....

I have a Hagstrom I bass, serial number 647570.  I guess that was a 1965 manufacture?

I've had it since 1985. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3629392[/ATTACH]

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« Reply #284 on: April 26, 2020, 03:38:04 AM »
Hi, I know this is a long shot given that this thread isn't very active, but if somebody could help I'd appreciate it. I have a vintage Hagstrom II with a serial number of 674792. It is extremely close in appearance to other 1966-1967 Hagstrom II models I've seen but its knobs look different. If somebody has the Hagstrom blue book I'd really appreciate it if you could confirm the production run and year the guitar was manufactured, plus anything else of interest about this specific version of the guitar. Thank you very much in advance!

 

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