The Hagstrom HJ 500 Black is a hollowbody electric guitar designed for demanding jazz enthusiasts and versatile musicians. Its Canadian maple hollowbody offers warm resonance and tonal richness, ideal for melodic lines or harmonic accompaniment in jazz styles. Its set neck and Resinator composite wood fingerboard ensure optimal playing comfort, while its two H-52 HJ-50 pickups allow you to explore tones ranging from pure jazz to more assertive rock, perfect for the stage or studio.
| Body Type | Canadian maple hollowbody |
|---|---|
| F-holes | F-shaped |
| Neck | Set Canadian maple |
| Truss rod | Patented H-Expander |
| Fingerboard | Resinator composite wood |
| Scale Length | 628 mm (24.75') |
| Frets | 22 Medium Jumbo frets |
| Radius | 15’’ |
| Inlays | Pearloid blocks |
| Nut | GraphTech™ Black Tusq XL, 43 mm |
| Pickups | 2 x Hagstrom H-52 HJ-50 |
| Selector | 3 positions |
| Controls | 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone |
| Tuning Machines | Hagstrom ratio 18:1 |
| Bridge | Jimmy Resinator |
| Tailpiece | Hagstrom trapeze |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Strings | D’Addario (11-49) |
| Finish | Gloss black |
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