HAGSTROM GUITARS

HAGSTROM GUITARS and the Hagstrom family have a deep and richly deserved pedigree in the music industry.Starting off small,early in the 20th Century,with piano accordion sales,the company grew sufficiently to start their own manufacturing in the early 1930s.Yearly production grew to 20,000 units by the 1950s. By this stage the Hagstroms noticed a growing demand for guitars and consequently started manufacturing in 1958 ....”The Legend Begins ”“!! The Hagstrom family built guitars for the USA market under the Goya brand and for the UK under the Futurama brand.However their innovative designs meant their Hagstrom brand became something of an icon in Europe in the ‘60s and a number of the early rock ‘n ’ roll artists were ‘unofficial ’ endorsees of the guitars.Then along came artists like Abba,Bowie and Cat Stevens ....all playing Hagstroms.

In the early 70s the Hagstrom brand was introduced to the USA where they enjoyed great popularity because of their style and quality,helped by the fact that many of the top artists of the time were playing them .....even Zappa and Elvis!! The company ceased production in 1983 -closing their doors after building in excess of 128,000 instruments.During their time on the market,Hagstrom always represented the highest standards in design and innovation.Some of their unique features remain,unrivalled even today.

Over the last 20 years a number of people approached the Hagstrom family to either buy the ‘name ’ or set up joint venture manufacturing..They had no interest in either until Marty Golden (owner of Coast Music and the Erikson Group of companies in Canada -Canada ’s largest distributor)along with David Lee (famed New York Luthier)approached them with a detailed plan on setting up a joint venture,which included a list of manufacturers capable of producing the guitars and a list of distributors in various markets (Australia included)who had committed to the brand if the venture was agreed upon .....the “Legend ” was about to “Return ”!! Agreeing on all points,including the manufacturer capable of producing a standard of guitar to meet Hagstrom ’s and David Lee ’s specifications and quality,then came the task of relocating original machinery as well as producing replicas of some.This along with sourcing the right woods and components,testing etc.has taken over 3 years to complete. It ’s been worth the wait.These guitars look,feel and sound incredible and are an absolute credit to all involved.

Current Hagstrom endorsees include Pat Smear (The Germs, ex-Foo Fighters & ex-Nirvana), Micky Moody (ex-Whitesnake), The Secret Machines (USA), Sloan (Canada) , Curtis Chambers (P Diddy, LL Cool J), Mudhoney (USA), Tim Stewart (American Idol Band), Aaron McLain (Marc Anthony) and Panic! At the Disco (USA), just to name a few.

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