Introduced in the late 1970s, the Super Swede has always held its esteemed status as one of Hagström's flagship models.

Each Super Swede undergoes meticulous craftsmanship, featuring a body made of mahogany, a maple top, and a set mahogany neck. Boasting a 25.5" scale length and equipped with a pair of Custom 58 Alnico pickups capable of coil splitting, the Super Swede delivers a brighter, longer sustaining, and more versatile experience compared to your average single-cut guitar.

Of course, the Super Swede is not without its signature features. It proudly incorporates Hagström's renowned H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fretboard, ensuring an unparalleled playing surface that offers exceptional stability, comfort, and tone.

H-Expander Truss Rod: Unleashing Neck Stability and Sonic Brilliance

At the heart of every Hagström electric guitar and bass lies our revolutionary H-Expander truss rod. This patented design, spanning the entire length of the neck, exerts tension at both ends. Crafted from a lightweight yet durable alloy, the H-Expander truss rod enables exceptionally low action and a slender neck profile, making it a key contributor to Hagström's esteemed reputation as the world's fastest-playing guitar. Not only does it provide unparalleled neck stability, but it also imparts the distinctive tonal essence that defines Hagström instruments. With increased sustain and a rounded attack, the H-Expander elevates your playing experience to new heights.

Sustain Block Tailpiece: Maximizing String Resonance and Individuality

First introduced in 1978, Hagström's unique Sustain Block Tailpiece™ has become a signature feature on many of our solid body models. The result of meticulous design work, this innovative tailpiece ensures optimal string termination. Each string connects to a solid brass block that directly couples with the guitar's body. By isolating the blocks from one another, we eliminate interference between the strings, allowing each one to contribute its unique character to the overall sound. This maximizes string resonance and enhances the individuality of every note you play.

Set Neck: Timeless Craftsmanship for Unmatched Transfer of Energy

Hagström employs various neck joints across our range, but our set-neck construction follows the revered Mortise and Tenon joint design. This classic method efficiently transfers string energy from the neck to the body, a feature typically found in custom-built guitars of higher price ranges. Our skilled and dedicated craftsmen meticulously hand-carve each neck joint, ensuring flawless execution of this traditional technique that luthiers have favored for generations. The result is impeccable playability and enhanced sustain, elevating your performance to the next level.

Resinator Wood: Unleashing Clarity and Rich Harmonics

Resinator wood is a remarkable composite material used exclusively by Hagström. It surpasses conventional wood products in terms of uniform density and stability. Unlike traditional wooden fingerboards, Resinator wood eliminates dead spots or undesirable "wolf tones," offering a consistent and articulate sound akin to high-quality ebony. This innovative material provides a stable and clear tone while accentuating higher overtones and harmonics, adding remarkable detail to each note you play. Just like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood plays a pivotal role in shaping the unmistakable "Hagström tone."

Hagström Machine Heads: Precision Tuning for Flawless Performance

Hagström models feature our own meticulously designed machine heads, available in 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratios, ensuring precise and accurate tuning. The Viking and HB series basses are equipped with machine heads featuring a 17:1 gear ratio. With our finely crafted machine heads, you can trust in their reliability and stability, allowing you to focus on your playing without any compromise.

Note: Please keep in mind that the above information is based on the knowledge available up until September 2021, and there may have been updates or revisions to Hagström's specifications since then.

Welcome to GIG Guitars – we're a proud, family-owned store based in the heart of Glen Innes, NSW. As a small independent business, we genuinely care about helping you find the perfect gear, whether you’re picking up your first instrument or adding to your collection.

Our handpicked range is all about quality and value, backed by friendly, honest advice you can count on. With fast shipping across Australia, easy returns, and flexible payment options like Afterpay and Zip, shopping with us is simple and stress-free.

Got a question or just want to chat guitars? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at sales@gigguitars.com.au or give us a call on 0488 200 801.
Thanks so much for choosing GIG Guitars – we truly appreciate your support!

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Direct to Consumer Delivery Policy

What GIG Guitars Does:

• GIG Guitars will process an item for a direct to consumer order. This can be shipped to a business or residential address using either Australia Post E-Parcel or StarTrack Express or collected by a courier selected by GIG Guitars on behalf of the Purchaser.
• GIG Guitars will provide the Consignment details to the nominated email address.

What we don’t do

GIG Guitars takes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods.

Australia Post and Star Track Express have their own policy regarding this procedure. We recommend you visit their websites at http://auspost.com.au/index.html www.startrackexpress.com.au for a better understanding of their proof of delivery policy.

• As GIG Guitars are delivering on behalf of the purchaser, insurance of the goods is the responsibility of the purchaser. If any goods are damaged in transit, the store takes no responsible for the item and all logistics of return and it’s cost of re-supply.

If you require GIG Guitars to insure the goods on your behalf, please request this on the Purchase order for each Direct Ship order.

An additional insurance charge will be applied to the invoice.

• All goods lost or stolen, after being left at the consumer’s premises, is not the responsibility of GIG Guitars.
• GIG Guitars will not be responsible for following up delivery details, or any delivery discrepancies, this is the responsibility of you, the purchaser. We will only provide a consignment tracking info.

Details of your parcel can then be viewed on the Courier Website, using the Consignment number provided by GIG Guitars. If the matter cannot be resolved easily by tracking the Consignment Number from the relevant tracking Websites, GIG Guitars will endeavor to resolve it.

Returns

We are not required to provide a refund or replacement if you change your mind. But you can choose a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem.

This is when the item:

• has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
• is unsafe
• is significantly different from the sample or description
• doesn’t do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can’t be easily fixed.

Alternatively, you can choose to keep the item and we will compensate you for any drop in value. If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it is not repaired in a reasonable time you can choose a refund or replacement.

• Lost Gift Vouchers will not be refunded but should be able to be redeemed should you loose your physical voucher

Please keep your proof of purchase – e.g. your receipt.

Conditions of Returns

Returnable items are subject to the following…

• The product is faulty
 
• The product is not the same product that was ordered
 
• The product does not perform to the Manufacturers specifications
 
• The product has been damaged in transit (please take note of all parcels immediately upon receiving from postage or courier and where possible take a photo of damage)
 
• Items must be returned within 7 days
 
• Items must be returned with original packaging and supplied accessories (ie; power supply, manuals)
 
• Items must be returned as new, and free of scratches or marks
 
• A copy of original receipt must accompany your return
 
• You must contact the store before sending back any items
 
• Returns may not be granted for products such as Print Music (due to Copyright Laws), Kazoos, Tin Whistles, Recorders (due to hygiene reasons)
 
• Returns will not be granted due to a customer’s change of mind, or ordering the wrong product.
 
• All faulty items will be directed back to suppliers for warranty assessment. This is no guarantee that a product will be replaced, repaired or refunded.

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at sales@gigguitars.com.au. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 117 Ferguson Street Glen Innes NSW 2370

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at sales@gigguitars.com.au.

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items

We are not required to provide a refund or replacement if you change your mind or ordered incorrectly.
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like custom products .

Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at sales@gigguitars.com.au.

We’re sorry, but NT, WA, and TAS are not included in our Free Shipping offer. Additionally, Clearance Items and Pratley Guitars are also excluded. No worries, though—shipping will be calculated at checkout. Just enter your address, and we’ll handle the rest! We're here to support you every step of the way.