Hagstrom Jimmy (1976) - Cherry Sunburst, Excellent Condition, HSGFC, Free Worldwide Shipping !

A true piece of vintage guitar history, this 1976 Hagström Jimmy is an exceptionally rare Swedish-built archtop designed in collaboration with legendary luthier James “Jimmy” D’Aquisto, one of the most respected names in jazz guitar design.

Crafted with meticulous Scandinavian workmanship, the Jimmy features a hollow laminated birch body with elegant F-holes and a comfortable Venetian cutaway that balances acoustic resonance with amplified clarity. The set neck (birch with a central mahogany strip) is topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard and traditional block inlays, offering refined aesthetics and smooth vintage playability.

Finished in a striking Cherry Sunburst, this example has excellent visual presence and classic 1970s jazz appeal.

Specifications & Features

• Year: 1976 (original Swedish production)

• Body: Fully hollow laminated birch archtop

• Neck: Set birch with mahogany centre strip

• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with block inlays

• Scale Length: Approx. 24¾″ (625–628mm)

• Frets: 20 vintage-style frets

• Pickups: Dual humbuckers with warm, articulate vintage voicing

• Controls: Individual volume & tone for each pickup, 3-way selector

• Hardware: Adjustable ebony bridge, distinctive cast trapeze tailpiece, original Hagström tuners

• Headstock: Asymmetrical D’Aquisto-inspired design with signature inlay

This guitar has been freshly restrung with Thomastik round-wound strings, giving exceptional clarity and articulation, ideal for expressive lead lines, detailed chord voicings and dynamic jazz phrasing. It has a lively acoustic response unplugged and delivers warm, focused tones with excellent note separation when amplified.

Condition

Lightly played, and lovingly cherished, this vintage and historically important instrument, is in excellent vintage condition for its 50 years, chrome work is bright, the body finish, presents a few very minor handling marks and polishing swirls consummate with its age. Remarkably, there is no buckle, or belt rash to the rear,and importantly:

• No structural issues

• Neck is straight and stable

• Truss rod functions as it should

• Frets show good life remaining

• Hardware and electronics functioning correctly

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With genuine tone, character, and stage presence, this ‘Hagström Jimmy’ occupies a unique place in 1970s archtop history, offering boutique-level design influence at a fraction of the price of comparable American jazz boxes. Increasingly sought after, especially in strong original condition.

With prices rising significantly over the past few years; as this model has come onto the radar of collectors, investors and discerning stage player, this 76 - Hagstrom Jimmy represents a rare opportunity to own an iconic, and distinctive Swedish-built classic with serious jazz pedigree.

This guitar ticks all of the boxes !

Not only a true closet classic but a serious investment piece.

Delivery Conditions: This guitar will be carefully packed before being despatched using the best couriers and shall be fully insured by a separate dedicated transit insurance policy for the purchase amount. No returns.

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