Beautiful Hagstrom J45 model acoustic guitar, made in Sweden circa 1963.
A rare Hagstrom model made in Bjarton (Sweden) that featured in the Selmer catalogues of the early 60s (and was likely purchased there, from new).
Somewhat shamelessly borrowing the model code from their American contemporaries, Hagstrom offered a beautifully-built acoustic with some wonderful specs and ornate decoration.
Specs:
- Solid top, back and sides
- Rosewood fingerboard with side inlays
- Factory sunburst finish
- Factory 'shield' Hagstrom-badged tailpiece
- Original Van Ghent closed back tuners
- Later undersaddle pickup
- Period hard case
Condition:
Great used condition for a 60+ year old acoustic. It's had some minor running repairs over its life for minor cracks and (typical) guard lift, playing beautifully and otherwise wholly original. Beautiful patina and natural lacquer checking to the factory sunburst finish. Some dings, marks and playing wear to the guitar, though wholly solid and sounding / playing wonderfully.
Modifications/repairs:
Minor crack seals, secured pickguard lift. Later undersaddle pickup (with 1/4 output to strap).
Accessories:
Period-correct, potentially original brown fitted hard case.