HAGSTROM - Retroscape Impala - 6 string electric guitar - BROWN BURST

Hagstrom Retroscape Impala

Hagstrom originally introduced the Impala in 1963, and the instrument 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 its body shape and unique assortment of tone-shaping options, the Impala stood out and became integral in creating great music and inspiring amazing artists. It hase become highly sought after as a collectible, and vintage instruments still find they way onto stages worldwide.

In this reissue, Hagstrom has placed special emphasis on capturing the essence of the classic Impala. At the same time, important improvements have been integrated, which today's guitarists simply expect. The neck profile has been subtly rounded, achieving optimal balance between the neck and body, ensuring that the guitar hangs perfectly on the strap. The "Original Tremar" vibrato unit has been relentlessly fine-tuned for tuning stability. The ergonomically tapered neck-body joint invites extensive solo passages and makes accessing the higher frets particularly comfortable.

Furthermore, the improved switch panel features modern, reliable, and ergonomic slide switches that mirror the function and appearance of the originals.

Since the sound of the original Impala has firmly ingrained itself in the hearts of players, every effort has been made to pay full tribute to the original pickups. The hard work has paid off, as Hagstrom's AlNiCo 5 "Retro-S" pickups not only deliver the essential '60s sound perfectly but also open the door to modern sonic possibilities. The Impala is equipped with two of these distinctive AlNiCo 5 single-coil pickups named "Retro-S," leaving no tonal desires unfulfilled.

Specs
Body Mahogany
Style Asymmetrical Double Cutaway
Neck Mahogany, Set Neck
Neck Profile D-profile
Truss Rod H-Expander™
Fingerboard Resinator™
Scale Length 24.75" / 628 mm
Radius 15"
Inlays Pearloid 6 mm Dot
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Nut GraphTech™ Black Tusq XL
Nut Width 43 mm
Pickups 2 x AlNiCo-5 Retro-S
Pickup Selector Slide Switch
Neck Pickup Switch On/Off
Neck Pickup Tone Filter Switch On/Off
Bridge Pickup Switch On/Off
Bridge Pickup Tone Filter Switch On/Off
Mute Switch On/Off
Bass Cut Filter Switch On/Off
Controls 1 x Volume with R/C Tone Circuit
Machine Heads Hagstrom 15:1 Ratio
Bridge Long Travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge
Tailpiece/Vibrato Unit Hagstrom Vintage Tremar
String Set D'Addario EXP110 (10-46)
Optional Case C-48
Optional Gigbag E-20