Hagstrom - HJ500 Black

The Hagstrom HJ500 Black is a hollow-body archtop jazz electric guitar that really comes into its own when the guitarist focuses on nuance, phrasing and dynamics. Chords can build in volume without becoming overpowering, single-note lines remain expressive, and walking bass lines fit naturally within its tonal range. It is therefore ideal for jazz guitarists seeking a clean, balanced tone, but also for those who wish to step outside this framework to add more bite to their playing.

The HJ500 has been designed with an approach that leaves plenty of scope for the musician’s expression. Its hollow-body design and 24.75" scale length provide a familiar playing feel for guitarists accustomed to instruments designed for jazz and intricate chord work. The Canadian maple neck and Resinator™ fingerboard support both movement along the neck and the playing of voicings, embellishments and melodic phrases. With its 22 Medium Jumbo frets and 43 mm nut, it offers ample space to develop precise and nuanced playing.

The two Hagstrom HJ-50 pickups then allow you to shape the character of the sound depending on the position selected. The neck pickup can provide that sought-after roundness for melodies and accompaniment, whilst the bridge pickup delivers more attack when your playing calls for greater presence. The two volume controls and two tone controls allow you to shape the sound to suit your playing style and amplification. With its black finish and archtop silhouette, the HJ500 finally possesses that distinctive visual presence of the great hollow-body guitars, with an identity directly linked to the work of Jimmy D’Aquisto.