Upping the gain proves equally rewarding, as the Custom 58s behave very capably, keeping things well under control, while their innate airiness again comes to the fore to allow good expression and note separation. Single-coil operation induces a drop in volume, but the sounds are impressive, with the neck selection in particular possessing a stringy, almost acoustic quality. Their clarity's apparent in all positions, balancing the dark warmth of the neck pickup and keeping the bridge position bright but not brash. This character contributes to a sweet plugged-in performance, no doubt helped by the inherent open tone of the Custom 58 humbuckers. SoundsĪcoustically, the Select Super Swede has a louder and more rounded sound than other Hagstroms, such as the Deluxe-F. The bridge is a classic Tune-o-Matic while the tailpiece repros the original Swede/Super Swede design, with string ends secured in six chunky brass blocks mounted on a curving, clear plastic baseplate and hidden under a matching metal cover. The controls are topped with Tele-type, chromed knobs but we can't help thinking that something more appropriate, style-wise, is needed. We get a brace of black-bobbined Custom 58 humbuckers and the pickup selector is on the lower bout, with a Les Paul-like control quartet down below providing volume and tone for each pickup, while a mini-switch activates single-coil operation.
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