{"product_id":"hagstrom-h8-ii-bass-guitar-in-black-gloss-w-case","title":"Hagstrom H8-II Bass Guitar in Black Gloss w\/ Case","description":"Hagstrom H8-II Bass Guitar in Black Gloss w\/ Case\r\nMost people invariably think of Hagstrom when talking about an 8-string bass. That's because Hagstrom was the first brand to mass-produce an 8-string version: the H8. In the late 1960s, countless beat and hard rock icons experimented extensively and used its unique sound as the backbone for psychedelic and classic songs.\r\n\r\nThe H8 not only survived this experimental era of the 1960s but quickly became a timeless instrument. With the H8-II of its RetroScape series, Hagstrom introduces an authentic re-issue of this legendary 8-string bass originally released in 1967. In other words, its tremendously powerful and sparkling sound is back!\r\n\r\nWhat makes the H8-II so special? The octave sound of the high strings is just perfect. Unlike electronic devices, this approach is not subject to tracking problems. The narrow neck, the congenial 8-string bridge (string-through-body) and its short scale greatly contribute to the perfect playability of the string pairs. Hagstrom's proprietary Dyna-Rail humbuckers produce a phat sound and can be split to single-coil mode using the volume control.\r\n\r\nThe famous H-Expander truss rod ensures perfect neck relief despite the considerably higher tension of the eight strings. It also contributes to the bass's fabulous sustain. The on-board sliders allow players to activate and deactivate the pickups individually. The global \"Tone\" and \"Mute\" sliders provide a host of additional sonic options.\r\n\r\nThis attractive package is rounded out by the authentic double-cutaway body shape, which fits snugly in the RetroScape series design philosophy and will even win over die-hard vintage freaks.\r\n\r\nH8-II BASS GUITAR STANDARDS:\r\n\r\nH-Expander\r\nAll Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world's fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstrom's unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.\r\n\r\nResinator Wood\r\nResinator wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots or \"wolf tones\" sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is a major contributor to the distinctive \"Hagstrom tone\".\r\n\r\nHagstrom Machine Heads\r\nHagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on our own designs to insure accurate tuning. Viking and HB series basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.\r\n\r\nElectronics\r\nPickups: 2 x Hagstrom DynaRail Humbucker\r\nControls: 1 x Volume Control with Push\/Pull Coil Split\r\nKill Switch Located on Upper Bout\r\n4 x Switches (left to right)\r\n\r\nNeck - off\/on\r\nBridge - off\/on\r\nMaster Tone - off\/mid \u0026amp; high cut\r\nMute - off\/gain reduction \u0026amp; high cut\r\n(HSH8IIBLK)\r\nSKU\tHSH8IIBLK\r\nBrand\tHagstrom Guitars\r\nType\tElectric Bass Guitars\r\nType\t8-String Bass Guitars\r\nSeries\tHagstrom H8-II Bass Series\r\nFinish\tBlack Gloss\r\nBody Wood\tMahogany\r\nNeck Wood\tCanadian Hard Maple\r\nNeck\t15\" Radius with \"C\" Neck Profile\r\nConstruction\tBolt-On\r\nTruss Rod\tH-Expander\r\nFretboard Binding\tMulti-Ply Binding\r\nFretboard\tResinator Wood\r\nFrets\t21 Frets\r\nInlays\tPearl Dot Inlays\r\nScale Length\t30.75\" (781 mm)\r\nNut\tGraphTech Black Tusq XL, Nut Width is 40mm\r\nMachine Heads\t4 x Hagstrom 22:1 Chrome Die Cast Tuners, 4 x Hagstrom 18:1 Chrome Die Cast Tuners\r\nBridge\tHagstrom Heavy Duty 8-String, String Through Body\r\nPickups\t2 x Dyna Rail 1025HB\/N Alnico 5\r\nPickup Selector\t4 x Switches (left to right)\r\nControls\t1 x Volume Control with Push\/Pull Coil Split\r\nUnique Features\tCustom String Gauges (Replacement set available, SKU:HSHBS8)\r\nComes with\tHagstrom Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagstrom Logo","brand":"HAGSTROM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51686556860737,"sku":"HSH8IIBLK","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6257\/9521\/files\/2100748968_HSH8IIBLK.jpg?v=1777588914","url":"https:\/\/musicmanaustralia.com.au\/products\/hagstrom-h8-ii-bass-guitar-in-black-gloss-w-case","provider":"Music Man Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}