Eastwood or Hagstrom?
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theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: Eastwood or Hagstrom?
I've played lots of Eastwoods and I've been extremely underwhelmed by them.
I've played lots of Eastwoods and I've been extremely underwhelmed by them.
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Eastwood or Hagstrom?
Those Eastwoods look cool, totally 70's. When i was 16 i would've LOVED them and gone totally crazy for 'em...
I like the Sidejacks, the Mosrite copies...basswood body with a set maple neck seems weird to me tho...and the Jazzmaster tremolo on there...all could be good when done right so they seem like guitars you'd have to inspect in person you know?
Still, if it felt right and sounded right, i'd love something like this in the collection:
would look good with my SG and Les Paul and would sound similar to my P90 Strat...:smokin:
Comparatively, the Hags i've tried have all been 'great for the money' guitars...the Fender scale on such an otherwise-Gibsonly-guitar is cool to some people but totally turns me off hahah...still, i had two used ones at my shop and both of their current owners come back frequently to brag about how great they were for the price they paid. Sometimes I wish they'd shut up while I'm tryin to sell Les Pauls hahahaha
All that said, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they all come out of the same factory and are built by the same people so they're probably similar in quality. If you're buying site unseen from the internet then i'd just get the one that looks the coolest...just make sure you get it from a place with a nice long return policy so you can play it thoroughly and make sure it's a good one.
Those Eastwoods look cool, totally 70's. When i was 16 i would've LOVED them and gone totally crazy for 'em...
I like the Sidejacks, the Mosrite copies...basswood body with a set maple neck seems weird to me tho...and the Jazzmaster tremolo on there...all could be good when done right so they seem like guitars you'd have to inspect in person you know?
Still, if it felt right and sounded right, i'd love something like this in the collection:
would look good with my SG and Les Paul and would sound similar to my P90 Strat...:smokin:
Comparatively, the Hags i've tried have all been 'great for the money' guitars...the Fender scale on such an otherwise-Gibsonly-guitar is cool to some people but totally turns me off hahah...still, i had two used ones at my shop and both of their current owners come back frequently to brag about how great they were for the price they paid. Sometimes I wish they'd shut up while I'm tryin to sell Les Pauls hahahaha
All that said, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they all come out of the same factory and are built by the same people so they're probably similar in quality. If you're buying site unseen from the internet then i'd just get the one that looks the coolest...just make sure you get it from a place with a nice long return policy so you can play it thoroughly and make sure it's a good one.
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Condemned soul
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Re: Eastwood or Hagstrom?
Have had a chance to play off the shelf Hagstrums and was impressed with the Swede. They might be a bit on the dark side but nice necks and quality for the price.
Have had a chance to play off the shelf Hagstrums and was impressed with the Swede. They might be a bit on the dark side but nice necks and quality for the price.
moddedtunnel
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Re: Eastwood or Hagstrom?
I own a Swede as well and it's one of the best guitars i've ever played. Nice looking finish/neck/headstock binding. Pups are even fine. Have played a 25.5 scale SuperSwede and same deal. I really like the diamond ebony fretboards. Cool stuff.
Next on my list is to pick-up a Deluxe F Tremar by Hagstrom.
I thought i wanted a Messenger - till i saw one. I passed.
I own a Swede as well and it's one of the best guitars i've ever played. Nice looking finish/neck/headstock binding. Pups are even fine. Have played a 25.5 scale SuperSwede and same deal. I really like the diamond ebony fretboards. Cool stuff.
Next on my list is to pick-up a Deluxe F Tremar by Hagstrom.
I thought i wanted a Messenger - till i saw one. I passed.
