Here for sale we have a Hagstrom Jimmy Oval Hole Archtop Electric Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in Sweden in the 1970s, this set-neck constructed guitar consists of a Laminated Birch body, a 2-piece Birch neck, and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include sealed Van Ghent tuners, a H-logo tailpiece, a compensated adjustable Ebony bridge, and a Shadow AZ 48 Attila Zoller Jazz Humbucker with pickguard-mounted controls for volume and tone.
Designed by James D'Aquisto for the Hagstrom company, the guitar got redesigned to feature an oval sound hole instead of two F-holes. These models are much rarer than the F-hole models, with only 350 being made before production stopped in 1979.
The 'D' profile 3-piece Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, the slim profile allows for fast and easy navigation without feeling too thin. This promotes ergonomic thumb positioning and easy reach across the register, perfect for a wide range of playing styles and techniques. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 24.75" scale length, whilst the Ebony fingerboard adds a touch of luxury to the already opulent playing experience.
The acoustic voice of the Jimmy Oval Hole is both soft and articulate, perfectly capturing the 'Jazz Box' tone that you would expect from this instrument. Chords sound distinctive and clear, whilst melodic lines are smooth. The Shadow AZ 48 Attila Zoller Jazz Humbucker delivers a smooth tone which is equally at home as a solo instrument or blending into an ensemble mix. An interesting and unique instrument with a genuine vintage jazz vibe.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.