Now it's 2008, what happened to this USA Custom line I heard so much about? I'm a bit skeptical about AM&S and it's Hagstrom "overseas" line, my experience with Hagstroms is with my '67 F-200, '68 F-400 Bass and my '72 Viking IN and they are absolutely superb to play. I only played a new F200P and a Viking once in a shop and they didn't feel the same at all. I just want to know if they are going to usher back in the real Hagstroms from Alvdalen, Sweden, the real home of these guitars.

I just bought a new Hagstrom Aoustic guitar, its made in China but you would never know, the neck action is set low and takes no effort to press down the strings. Switching chords could never be so easy with this guitar. The finish is so shinny. The guitar retails for $300 Canadian and plays and sounds like a guitar in that price range. i tried other makes but haven;t found one that sounds the same.

Anyone looking for a first time guitar or spare one i recommond the Hagstrom.

DK

Tried it on a whim and couldn't put it down. Plays easily (restrung with 12's) and has unbelievable sound. Comparable to guitars costing exponentially more. Solid top and I'm unsure of the sides, but if laminate, they put the same wood inside as outside. The finish is outstanding and the whole guitar shows well. For $300.00 you can't go wrong here. Made in China, but with excellent workmanship. I have owned many guitars over the years, but this tops anything I've tried. It's a keeper.