Hagstrom F300 Black 2006
Hagstrom F300, black, made in China 2006. Hagstrom stuff was super cool in the 50s and 60s, and the reboot-era stuff has also long been very nicely done. The F300 model is long discontinued nowadays, but it's a pretty cool recipe. The body mixes elements from an SG and a Strat, paired with a bolt-on neck with the classic Swede-style headstock. The tone matches the look: Strat-ish, but more assertive. It's bright and punchy, with heaps of attack, stable tuning and a tight, fast low end. It feels great in the hands too, super sturdy and reliable and surprisingly comfy for a pointy thing. Yet more proof that the Swedish are smarter than the rest of us.
Model: Hagstrom F300
Made: China, 2006
Serial: M06052094
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: maple, Resinator fretboard, 25.5" scale, 15" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.825kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Hagstrom single coil x3
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the end, edges and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has minor dimples on both horns, scuffs around the trem cavity, surface scratches in the bottom corner and some scuffs on the elbow area. The sides have scuffs on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the knobs, scuffs behind the bridge and in the elbow area and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10