Description
What makes this guitar special? This is the first guitar/synth hybrid brought to the mass market in the late 70s. It features a very unique electronics system that was developed between Hagstrom and Ampeg and centers on a monophonic response that allows players to use their guitar as a synth, guitar, or both. The humbucking pickups in the this guitar have a ton of character including an expressive upper mid-range that is chock full of chime, yet still produces a nice full sound across the board. The mahogany figuring is fantastic and shows excellent color variance and movement especially in the back. The slim mahogany neck is very easy to move around, the natural mahogany body looks fantastic under a gloss finish, and for its age, this axe is still in great shape, so don’t miss your chance to bring home this very unique piece of musical history.
Condition: This guitar is in very good condition overall. It does posses various nicks, dings, dents, chips, scuffs and scratches, but is still in great shape and looks the same. It does have a few extra drill holes near the bridge. The frets show only light-mild wear and still have quite a bit of life left in them. The neck is straight and the truss rod is functioning. The synthesizer electronics system has not been tested, but all other electronics work great.
Body: Single cutaway mahogany body and bound mahogany top. 3-ply raised pickguard. Tune-o-matic style bridge with dense plastic centers, individually adjustable saddles, and covered split-block tailpiece. Black top hat knobs with silver inserts.
Neck: Slim C shape mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboard with Hagstrom pearloid block inlays. 1 ¾” nut width. Chrome D’Aquisto Van Ghent tuning machines.
Electronics: Hagstrom humbucking pickups and Patch 2000 system with monophonic synthesizer capability. 2 x volume, 2 x tone controls. 3-way pickup selector. 1 x synth switch.
Weight: 8 lbs 14.9 oz
Playability/Sound: The slim mahogany neck is a breeze to play from the nut to the cutaway and will be perfect for players who prefer a slim yet nicely rounded C shape profile. The humbucking pickups sound absolutely awesome in this guitar and are a nice deviation from traditional humbucker sound. The mid-range is very expressive especially in the upper range and has a fantastic chime, yet still maintains a nice full response across the board.
Case: Includes original hardshell case.
