The Hagstrom H8II Tobacco Sunburst is an 8-string electric bass guitar designed for musicians seeking versatility and tonal richness. Its mahogany body combined with a bolt-on maple neck provides the perfect balance between warmth and clarity, ideal for both the studio and the stage. Thanks to its mesh-covered Hagstrom Dyna Rail pickups and multiple switches, this short-scale bass offers a wide range of tones, suited to various styles and complex setups.
| Model | H8-II 8-String Bass |
|---|---|
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Body | Mahogany (Mahogany) |
| Neck | Bolt-on maple neck (Maple Bolt-On Neck) |
| Pickups | 2 x Hagstrom Dyna Rail Mesh Covered Pickups Alnico 5 |
| Controls | 1 x Volume (Push/Pull Coil Splits), 4 x Switches (Neck Pickup on/off, Bridge Pickup on/off, Master Tone on/off, Mute off/gain reduction & high cut) |
| Bridge | Hagstrom BB-208 |
| Scale | 30.75'' (Short Scale Bass) |
| Truss Rod | H-Expander |
| Tuners | 22:1 Hagstrom Tuners |
| Top | Resinator Fretboard |
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