RetroScape Noun (plural RetroScapes)

1. A Landscape or setting filled with a rich history.

YOU R H A N DS
R EVOLUTION IN
rs in Sweden in 1958, and by the
Hagstrom started making guita
wn and sought after for their
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early 1960s our guitars were kno
lture
. Unlike the current global monocu
quality, playability, and design 1970s were
0s and
, electric guitars made in the 196
of just a few classic designs
on to this culture
tion. Hagstrom was no excepti
rich with variety and experimenta
e of radical guitar
1960s was delivering a wide rang
of innovation and by the early
designs to markets worldwide.

and switching
pes, novel pickup con figurations
Featuring asymmetrical body sha
er into the guitar
erials such as pearloid and glitt
2 systems, and incorporating mat
arists throughout
captivated the imagination of guit
cosmetics, Hagstroms designs
such player-centric
od when Hagstrom pioneered
the world. This was also a peri
system (inspired
s and the H-expander truss rod
features as scalloped fingerboard
ether these
Saab J-35 Draken jet fighter). Tog
by the wing construction of the
ign, road-worthy
ature com bination of daring des
traits created Hagstroms sign
playability.
construction, and consummate
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d guitars from the

consist of authentically recreate
Historic Hagstrom models: Hagstroms RetroScape Series
ability to these
mission is to bring modern play
pic. 1: Impala (1963)
pic. 2: H-III (1965) rich landscape of our history. Our
be coolness that they
ising any of the badass-retro-vi
great designs without comprom
ent crowd by reaching
ts to break away from the curr
offer to any guitarist who wan
back in time
rock-n-rolls formative yearsHagstroms RetroScape.
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THE JERKS
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 Condor&Impala

Black Gloss

2 Tobacco Sunburst

Brown Burst

Cherry Sunburst
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PERFECTLY BA LA NC
Hagstrom introduced the Impala and Condor mo-
dels in 1963, and the instruments quickly found
their way into the hands of many professional and
aspiring musicians throughout the world. This was
a period of great experimentation and innovation
in electric guitar design. With their futuristic body
shapes and unique assortment of tone-shaping op-
tions, the Impala and Condor stood out and became
integral in creating great music and inspiring ama-
zing artists. They have become highly sought after
as collectibles, and vintage instruments still find
their way onto stages
HA worldwide. Now, dont look
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Since the tone of these instruments carved such a

powerful space in the hearts of players, countless hours

GLOV E have been spent to reproduce the essence of the original

FITS LIK E A pickups used in the Impala and Condor. The hard
5, Hagstrom has taken
With their re-introduction in 201 work has paid off with Hagstroms AlNiCo 5 Retro-S
soul of the Impala and
great care to keep the set-neck pickups, which expertly recreate the essence of the 60s
g important design
Condor intact while incorporatin sound and, at the same time, keep the door open for
tely appeal to modern
improvements that will immedia more modern sonic possibilities.
n slightly rounded,
players. The neck profi le has bee
ed, and important
weight balance has been optimiz
Tremar vibrato unit
improvements to the Vintage
have been made.
array maintains the
Finally, an improved switching
s while incorporating
look and function of the original
nomic slide switches.
modern, dependable, and ergo
 RetroScape Condor
Body Material Mahogany
Style Asymmetric Double Cutaway
Neck Joint Set Neck
Material Mahogany

Finberboard/Nut
Truss Rod
Material
H-Expander
Resinator Condor
Radius 15
Inlays 6 mm Pearl Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75 (628 mm)
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL Condor in Condor in Condor in
Black Gloss (BLK) Brown Burst (BRB) Cherry Sunburst (CSB)
Nut Width 43 mm
Electronics Pickups 3 x Hagstrom AlNiCo-5 Retro-S
Pickup Selection Neck PU (On/Off)
Middle PU (On/Off)
Bridge PU (On/Off)
Master Tone (On/Off)
Mute (On/Off)
Top (Bass Cut) (On/Off)
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Parts Bridge Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge
Tailpiece Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
Machine Keys Hagstrom 15:1 Ratio Die Cast
Strings DAddario EXP 110 (10-46)
Optional Hagstrom Bag E-20
Colors Black Gloss (BLK), Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)
Brown Burst (BRB), Cherry Sunburst (CSB)

RetroScape Impala
Body Material Mahogany
Style Asymmetric Double Cutaway
Neck Joint Set Neck
Material Mahogany
Truss Rod H-Expander
Finberboard/Nut Material Resinator
Radius 15
Inlays 6 mm Pearl Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75 (628 mm)
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL
Nut Width 43 mm
Impala in Impala in Impala in
Electronics Pickups 2 x Hagstrom AlNiCo-5 Retro-S
Tobacco Sunburst (TSB) Cherry Sunburst (CSB) Black Gloss (BLK)
Pickup Selection Neck Pickup (On/Off)
Neck Tone (On/Off)
Bridge Pickup (On/Off)
Bridge Tone (On/Off)
Mute (On/Off)
Top (Bass Cut) (On/Off)
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Parts Bridge Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge
Tailpiece Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
Machine Keys Hagstrom 15:1 Ratio Die Cast
Strings DAddario EXP 110 (10-46)
Optional Hagstrom Bag E-20
Colors Black Gloss (BLK),
Tobacco Sunburst (TSB),
Brown Burst (BRB),
Cherry Sunburst (CSB)

Impala
 H-II &H-III
H-STORY R EBO
R
The H-II and H-III were introduced in
1965, so 2015 marks the 50th anniver-
sary of these iconic guitars. Known for
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their quirky switches and easy playabi- E)

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lity, they quickly achieved wide popula- B lu
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rity. Favorites among punk and grunge g ed
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bands looking for a hard-rocking indivi- H-

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dualist statement, H-IIs and H-IIIs have

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been showing up in the hands of artists

STRO M R e t r o
such as Aaron North (The Icarus Line, Nine Inch Nails) for years. Many
people have been asking for these classics to be re-issued, and we at
Hagstrom are happy to comply with lovingly recreated and updated

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versions of these great classics.

Black Gloss White Gloss Aged Sky Blue 3 Tone Sunburst

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A ite of
original attack and b
Am eri ca n Al de r body insuring that the
ted head-
c 6-in-line Hagstrom
H- II an d H- III is maintained. The classi
the been
H-IIs and H-IIIs, has
ck de sig n, us ed for the first production of
sto red for
has been re-enginee
gh tly up da ted , an d the Vintage Tremar
sli nce.
g its original appeara
ction al im pro ve me nts without sacrificin
fun
, and
g the original pickups
gs tro m ha s tak en great care in recreatin
Ha the
cellent job of matching
ne w ce ram ic C -Sp in pickups do an ex
the by in-
onality is enhanced
gin als son ic glo ry. Tone -shaping functi
ori which
o the volume control,
rpo rat ing Ha gs troms new RC-Circuit int
co cy
s of that high frequen
ow s for volum e red uction without the los
all
shimmer.
fans
ce again to Hagstrom
are proud to off er the H-II and H-III on
We
their introduction.
wi de in 20 15 , the 50th anniversary of
wo rld
RetroScape H-III
Body Material American Alder
Style Double Cutaway
Neck Joint Bolt On
Material Canadian Hard Maple

Finberboard/Nut
Truss Rod
Material
H-Expander
Resinator
H-III in
Black Gloss (BLK)
H-III
Radius 15
Inlays 6 mm Pearl Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75 (628 mm) H-III in
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL Aged Sky Blue (ABE)
Nut Width 43 mm
Electronics Pickups 3 x Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin
Pickup Selection Neck PU (On/Off)
Middle PU (On/Off)
Bridge PU (On/Off)
Master Tone (On/Off)
Mute (On/Off)
Top (Bass Cut) (On/Off)
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Kill Switch on Upper Horn
Parts Bridge Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge
Tailpiece Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
Machine Keys Hagstrom 15:1 Ratio Die Cast
Strings DAddario EXP 110 (10-46)
Optional Hagstrom Bag E-20
Colors Black Gloss (BLK), White Gloss (WHT)
3 Tone Sunburst (TSB), Aged Sky Blue (ABE)

RetroScape H-II
Body Material American Alder
Style Double Cutaway
Neck Joint Bolt On
Material Canadian Hard Maple
Truss Rod H-Expander
Finberboard/Nut Material Resinator

H-II in Radius 15
3 Tone Sunburst (TSB) Inlays 6 mm Pearl Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75 (628 mm)
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL
H-II in Nut Width 43 mm
White Gloss (WHT) Electronics Pickups 2 x Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin
Pickup Selection Neck PU (On/Off)
Bridge PU (On/Off)
Master Tone (On/Off)
Mute (On/Off)
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Kill Switch on Upper Horn
Parts Bridge Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge
Tailpiece Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
Machine Keys Hagstrom 15:1 Ratio Die Cast
Strings DAddario EXP 110 (10-46)
Optional Hagstrom Bag E-20
Colors Black Gloss (BLK),
White Gloss (WHT)
3 Tone Sunburst (TSB),
Aged Sky Blue (ABE)

H-II
 RetroScape Control Layout
RetroScape Condor (from r. to l.)
Neck Pickup (On-Off)
Middle Pickup (On-Off)
Bridge Pickup (On-Off)
Master Tone (On- Off)
Mute (On-Off)
Top: Bass Cut (On-Off)

RetroScape Impala (from r. to l.)

Neck Pickup (On-Off)
Neck Tone (On- Off)
Bridge Pickup (On-Off)
Bridge Tone (On-Off)
Mute (On-Off)
Top: Bass Cut (On-Off)

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RetroScape H-III (from r. to l.)
Neck Pickup (On-Off)
Middle Pickup (On-Off)
Bridge Pickup (On-Off)
Master Tone (On- Off)
Mute (On-Off)
Top (Bass Cut) On/Off
Additional Master On-Off (Kill Switch) on upper horn

RetroScape H-II (from r. to l.)

Neck Pickup (On-Off)
Bridge Pickup (On-Off)
Master Tone (On- Off)
Mute (On-Off)
Additional Master On-Off (Kill Switch) on upper horn
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Considerable care has been taken in compiling the contents of this catalogue.

Description of RetroScape controls:

Mute: Pickup gain and high frequency tone
reduction in the lower position.
Top: A cut in the bass frequency range. In the
lower position, the pickups express
their true full tone.
Kill Switch on H Models: Master Signal
On/Off (upper Horn position)

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