Here for sale we have a Hagstrom Jimmy Oval Hole Archtop Electric Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in Sweden, this guitar is a rare variant of the Hagstrom ‘Jimmy’. The Jimmy was named for its designer James D’Aquisto. After apprenticing under the legendary John D’Angelico in New York, James D’Aquisto went on to become one of the most celebrated archtop luthiers in the world, completing the work of his mentor after his death in ‘59 & eventually striking out under his own name. By the late ‘60s, he had been commissioned by Hagstrom to design a line of Jazz guitars. These guitars became known as the Hagstrom ‘Jimmy’, and featured a 16” body, asymmetrical D’Aquisto headstock design & a pair of F-Holes. Whilst a small run of these guitars were made, they didn’t enter mass production until around ‘76 and were discontinued by ‘79. This ‘Oval Hole’ Jimmy was introduced in ‘77 and discontinued in ‘79 alongside the F Hole Jimmy, with reportedly only around 350 Oval Holes ever made.  
 
Made in Sweden, in the late 1970s, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Birch body, a 2-piece Birch neck and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard with matching compensated bridge. Other appointments include sealed Van Ghent tuners, an H-logo tailpiece and a Shadow AZ 48 Attila Zoller Jazz Humbucker with pickguard-mounted controls for volume and tone. 
 
The 'D' profile 3-piece Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, the slim profile allowing for fast and easy navigation without feeling too thin. The ‘D’ profile has a slightly flattened area to the centre rear, which 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 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 a D’Aquisto-designed instrument. Chords sound distinctive and clear, whilst melodic lines are smooth. The hollowbody construction provides plenty of dynamic range which feels sensitive to the touch. 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.