The Ultra Swede Guitar from the UltraLux Series is one of Hagstrom's most cherished models. This model features a quilt maple top. If you've never seen a guitar with a quilted maple top before, maybe you shouldn't look. You're almost guaranteed to fall in love.

Of course, the Ultra Swede isn't just beautiful. You'll fall in love with how it plays, too. It features the amazing UltraLux maple set neck, an innovative construction thinner and faster playing than ever before.

Basswood body, quilt maple top, bound Resinator fretboard, and 2 Hagstrom Custom '58 humbuckers for the classic tone that made Hagstrom electric guitars famous. Hagstrom's patented H-Expander truss rod prevents twisting as well as warpage. The quilt maple top, hand selected for exquisite grain patterns, will turn heads and awaken your muse.

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Quilt Electric Guitar Features:

• Basswood Body with Quilt Maple Top
• UltraLux Maple Set Neck
• Resinator Fretboard with Abalone and Pearl Shell Inlays
• H-Expander Truss Rod
• Hagstrom 15:1 Die Cast Tuners
• 24.75" Scale
• 2x Hagstrom Custom 58 Humbuckers
• 3-Way Toggle
• Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Stop Tail Piece and 6 Individual Brass String Blocks
• 1x Volume / 1x Tone / Mini-Toggle Coil Tap Switch

Got a need for speed? Get the Ultra Swede! Order now.

Hagstrom Ultra Swede Quilt Electric Guitar

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Posted by Fossilrocker from Daytona Beach Fl area on Dec 31, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: 50's, 60's, blues, some country

I was not particularly impressed when I first saw it as I had not previously paid attention to Hagstrom products. They were out of the business for awhile, but are now back in production. I saw it on the rack and as soon as I touched it, and felt the neck, I became aware that this was an exceptional instrument. It has one of the slimmest necks I have seen which is my own preference. I played it, and after a few minutes, I bought it on the spot. The price is lower than you would expect for workmanship is this quality. The mother of pearl binding throughout is eye catching. It is a worthy addition to any musician's collection. I found the output from the pickups to be slightly lower than my other guitars, but this is compensated by increasing the gain slightly.

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ulra swede appraisal

Posted by Fossilrocker from Daytona Beach Fl area on Dec 31, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: 50's, 60's, blues, some country

I was not particularly impressed when I first saw it as I had not previously paid attention to Hagstrom products. They were out of the business for awhile, but are now back in production. I saw it on the rack and as soon as I touched it, and felt the neck, I became aware that this was an exceptional instrument. It has one of the slimmest necks I have seen which is my own preference. I played it, and after a few minutes, I bought it on the spot. The price is lower than you would expect for workmanship is this quality. The mother of pearl binding throughout is eye catching. It is a worthy addition to any musician's collection. I found the output from the pickups to be slightly lower than my other guitars, but this is compensated by increasing the gain slightly.

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what a divine work of art and sound

Posted by Sincero from Franklin, GA on Sep 15, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: i can play a lot. just not country....ever.

I just got my swede an hour ago and I'm not gonne even lie, this thing is wonderful. amazingly beautiful and well constructed. I'm picky, very picky. I'm a wood worker so I have to be. And I seriously am in love with this guitar. This thing has wonderful full tone almost like a les paul and you can get it to sound like a tele if you wanted... almost.. just... more full with less twang.. and it feels solid. seriously dudes and dudettes... if you are considering to buy a swede... don't worry about it. Just go in. You'll have fun when you do. In all honesty, money well spent and heart well treated.

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The Legendary Guitarists were right!

Posted by SteveM from Virginia on Jun 1, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 years playing.

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Rock, Acoustic folk

Hagstrom not only did make fantastic guitars in the 60's - I think they make even better ones today. I have the Ultra Swede in a natural quilted maple (hard to find). This guitar quality is flawless. The neck is fast and thin, without feeling like a "metal" style neck. The sound goes from pristine tele sound to a thick Les Paul tone. Pick this guitar up today. You will be amazed by the overall package. I am tempted to get one of each of Hagstom's models! BTW, I have been playing for over 40 years and have a lot of guitars to compare this Swede to.

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Great value

Posted by Sports_Agent from Knoxville, TN on Apr 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 yrs. experience, former Paid Lead Guitarist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I bought my first Hagstrom in 1966. I also own a Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender Strat Eric Johnson, and Gretsch Country Gentleman. While this Guitar is several thousand dollars cheaper than my others, through my 65 Fender Twin Reverb Tube Amp this Guitar sounds very similar to my Les Paul. Elvis and Hendrix also owned and played Hagstroms. You will not be dissapointed in this guitar.

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