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Hagstrom built the HIII-ABE-U as part of the Retroscape series, a recreated and updated revival of the H-III model first introduced in 1965. The H-III sat in Hagstrom's line as a distinctive double-cutaway electric, recognised for its array of individual pickup and tone switches and a reputation for easy playability. The Retroscape edition carried forward the character of the original while incorporating updated hardware and materials.
The guitar is constructed with a Resinator™ fingerboard material and a bolt-on neck equipped with Hagstrom's H-Expander™ truss rod system. The 24.75" (628 mm) scale runs across 22 medium jumbo frets on a 15" radius board, with a 43 mm GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut and 6 mm pearl dot inlays. Three Hagstrom Ceramic C-Spin pickups are controlled through individual neck, middle, and bridge on/off switches alongside a master tone switch, a mute switch, and a bass-cut switch, with a single volume control incorporating an R/C tone circuit. The Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge pairs with a Hagstrom Vintage Tremar tailpiece, and Hagstrom 15:1 die cast machine keys handle tuning. Strings fitted were D'Addario EXP 110 (10–46). The guitar shipped with an E-20 bag; a C-49 case was available as an optional accessory.
Owners seeking setup adjustments, replacement parts compatible with the Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge or Hagstrom Vintage Tremar, or guidance on the H-Expander™ truss rod system should consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier familiar with vintage-style hardware.
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