Wondering which Hagstrom left handed guitar and bass models are currently available? You’re in the right place!
Hagstrom is a Swedish guitar brand that sadly stopped producing guitars back in 1983. However, their guitars became so collectible and highly sought after that they resumed production in 1996 to rave reviews. The guitars are now produced in China and as such are very affordable.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the full range of left-handed Hagstrom guitars and basses. Let’s dive in!
Does Hagstrom Make Left Handed Guitars?
Yes! At the time of writing, Hagstrom currently offers 8 different left-handed guitars and basses. This is comprised of 6 lefty electric guitars, plus 2 basses.
Keep reading to find out more about each of these incredible guitars.
Hagstrom Left Handed Guitars
Hagstrom Ultra Swede
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The left handed Hagstrom Ultra Swede electric guitar offers a compact and lightweight design without compromising on tone or playability, making it a popular choice among a diverse range of guitarists.
It features a sleek, contoured single-cutaway body made from basswood with a maple top, contributing to its rich, balanced sound and sustain. The guitar is equipped with Hagstrom’s Custom 62 humbuckers, allowing for a broad spectrum of tonal possibilities, from clean, shimmering highs to powerful, gritty lows.
Additionally, the Ultra Swede boasts Hagstrom’s renowned Resinator fretboard and unique H-Expander truss rod, ensuring smooth playability and stable neck tension across various climates and playing conditions.
With its combination of high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional playability, and versatile sound, the Ultra Swede stands out as a remarkable instrument in Hagstrom’s lineup.
Check out the excellent demo video below!
- Body : 2-Piece Basswood
- Neck : Maple
- Scale Length : 24.75″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Stop Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 18:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom Custom 62 Humbuckers
- Colors : Cosmic Black Burst
Hagstrom Fantomen
The left handed Hagstrom Fantomen is a distinctively styled electric guitar that was collaboratively designed with the Swedish rock band ‘Ghost‘.
It features a lightweight mahogany body and neck, contributing to its warm, resonant sound. Hagstrom’s patented H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fretboard ensure stability and a comfortable, fast-playing action.
Premium Lundgren Design humbuckers offer a wide-ranging and versatile tonal range, from vintage cleans to screaming modern metal.
- Body : Mahogany
- Neck : Mahogany
- Scale Length : 25.5″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic
- Tuners : Hagstrom 18:1
- Pickups : Lundgren AlNiCo-2 No. 2 & AlNiCo-5 No. 5 Humbuckers
- Colors : White Gloss
Hagstrom Alvar Left Handed
The Hagstrom Alvar is the smaller brother of the Hagstrom Viking below, which perfectly lives up to its Norse origins as the “Elf Warrior”. A true best friend and fellow fighting companion.
This semi-hollow bodied instrument in its “petite” body size, will be a perfect match for players searching for a semi-hollow in a smaller compact form.
While it shares so many elements of its larger-bodied sibling, the Alvar is a reigning force despite its diminutive proportions and appointments.
Here’s a great video demo that shows off some of the sounds that the Alvar is capable of!
- Body : Ply Maple Semi-Hollow
- Neck : Canadian Hard Maple
- Scale Length : 24.75″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 18:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom HJ-50 Humbuckers
- Colors : Swedish Frost
Hagstrom Viking Left Handed
The Hagstrom Viking is the undisputed all-time classic of the brand’s range, and is one of the finest and most affordable semi-hollow guitars on the market today.
With its meticulously crafted laminated maple body, solid center-sustain-block, and hard-maple set neck, it churns out sounds as diverse as they come.
Hagstrom’s prominent, yet not-too-hot HJ50 humbucking pickups deliver a broad sonic palette ranging from Blues to Rock to Jazz-Fusion to 60’s Beat and beyond. You can even take it for a shred spin.
Here’s a great video demo from our friend Shane at InTheBlues!
- Body : Ply Maple Semi-Hollow
- Neck : Canadian Hard Maple
- Scale Length : 24.75″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 18:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom HJ-50 Humbuckers
- Colors : Black Gloss and Wild Cherry Transparent
Hagstrom Super Viking Left Handed
Versatile tone, incredible playability, and sleek looks have powered the Hagstrom Viking to its commanding position in the semi-hollow body guitar world. The Super Viking continues in the Viking tradition by incorporating key features from Hagstrom’s legendary Super Swede model into a Viking platform.
An important trait inherited from its Super Swede cousin is the Super Viking’s longer, 25.5-inch (648mm) scale length. Drop tunings are a breeze with this longer scale, maintaining brilliance of attack and powerful resonance throughout the instrument as lower tonal realms are explored.
Sonic versatility is further enhanced by Hagstrom’s new, open-framed H-50’C humbucker pickups designed specifically for the Super Viking. Add to this mix independent switching between humbucker and single coil mode via push/pull tone pots, and the Super Viking vastly expands your tonal horizons, creating a new range of sonic worlds to ravage.
Check out the demo video below from our buddy Shane at InTheBlues.
- Body : Ply Maple Semi-Hollow
- Neck : Canadian Hard Maple
- Scale Length : 25.5″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 18:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom Custom HJ-50’C Humbuckers
- Colors : Wild Cherry Transparent
Hagstrom Left Handed Basses
Hagstrom Swede Bass Left Handed
In honor of the Hagstrom classic Swede, the Swede Bass makes a return to the Hagstrom line after over 40 years.
Featuring a short, 30.75 inch (781mm) scale length, the all-mahogany, set-neck Swede Bass offers enormous sustain and easy play-ability.
One of the most important traits inherited from the Swede guitar is Hagstrom’s classic tailpiece design with its massive blocks directly coupled to the body for optimal transmission of string energy, a key contributor to the Swede Bass’s thunderous, piano-like tones.
Check out the brilliant video demonstration of this bass below!
- Body : Mahogany
- Neck : Mahogany
- Scale Length : 30.75″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Stop Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 21:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom DynaRail AlNiCo-5 Humbuckers
- Colors : Wild Cherry Transparent
Hagstrom Viking Bass Left Handed
Introduced as the Concord bass in 1965, Hagstrom’s Viking® bass injects some tactfully chosen vigor into an all-time classic design.
This meticulously crafted semi-hollow bass with a short 30.75-inch (781 mm) scale is fitted with Hagstrom’s custom-voiced Dyna-Rail humbucking pickups.
A brilliantly designed 6-way rotary switch allows switching between various humbucking and single-coil configurations for a dizzying array of tonal options.
From 60’s Brit-rock to modern-day low-end goodness, the Viking® bass delivers ear-candy galore.
- Body : Play Maple
- Neck : Canadian Hard Maple
- Scale Length : 30.75″
- Fingerboard : Resinator
- Bridge : Long Travel Tune-O-Matic w/ Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece
- Tuners : Hagstrom 17:1
- Pickups : Hagstrom DynaRail Viking Bass N/B
- Colors : Tobacco Sunburst
Hagstrom Website
There is no left handed section on the Hagstrom website, however left handed finish options are clearly displayed on each model page where available.
For more information:
Hagstrom Guitars Website
Hagstrom FAQ
Where Are Hagstrom Guitars Made?
Hagstrom guitars and basses are currently made in China
Who Plays Hagstrom Guitars?
Several high-profile artists have used Hagstrom guitars over the years. This list includes Pat Smear, Danko Jones, Ghost, Frank and Dweezil Zappa, ABBA, and even Elvis Presley!
