Hagstrom Retroscape Series Impala 6 String Asymmetric Double Cutaway Electric Guitar, 22 Frets, Set Neck, Resinator Fingerboard, 2 Pickups, Long Travel T-O-M Roller Bridge, Brown Burst

Hagstrom Impala
Hagstrom introduced the Impala and Condor models in 1963 and the instruments quickly found their way into the hands of many professional and aspiring musicians throughout the world. This was a period of great experimentation and innovation in electric guitar design. With their futuristic body shapes and unique assortment of tone-shaping options, the Impala and Condor stood out and became integral in creating great music and inspiring amazing artists. They have become highly sought after as collectibles and vintage instruments still find their way onto stages worldwide. Now, don't look any further. Back and here to stay: the all new Condor and Impala models.

Fits like a Glove
With their re-introduction in 2015, Hagstrom has taken great care to keep the set-neck "soul" of the Impala and Condor intact while incorporating important design improvements that will immediately appeal to modern players. The neck profile has been slightly rounded, weight balance has been optimized and important improvements to the "Vintage Tremar" vibrato unit have been made. Finally, an improved switching array maintains the look and function of the originals while incorporating modern, dependable and ergonomic slide switches.

Since the tone of these instruments carved such a powerful space in the hearts of players, countless hours have been spent to reproduce the essence of the original pickups used in the Impala and Condor. The hard work has paid off with Hagstrom's AlNiCo 5 "Retro-S" pickups, which expertly recreate the essence of the 60s sound and, at the same time, keep the door open for more modern sonic possibilities.

Hagstrom introduced the Impala and Condor models in 1963 and the instruments quickly found their way into the hands of many professional and aspiring musicians throughout the world.

Impala Standards

Set Neck
Hagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout their range. Their set neck recipe is the classic and time tested Mortise and Tenon joint. A design that can often only be found on more expensive custom built guitars. They place their time and dedication to ensure a perfectly fitted neck joint, for each and every Hagstrom body and neck.

H-Expander
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include their 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 does not only provide ultimate stability of the neck, but also plays a hand in providing you with the unique "Hagstrom tone". Longer sustain and a round attack, are a couple of the sonic characteristics that the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.

Vintage Tremar
In combination with the trusted long travel Tune-O-Matic roller bridge and the Graphtec Black TUSQ XL nut, the re-engineered Vintage Tremar vibrato unit keeps it original appearance while tremendously improving its functionality. Smooth vibrato action and great tuning stability included.