How about the Hagström Jazz bass

I don't have any experience with Hagstrom basses, but I used to own a 'Swede' model guitar that was the same vintage as the bass you're asking about. The construction and tone were top notch.

The best advice I can give is play it, and buy it if you like it.

PS. 1973 was the first year Hagstrom produced the 'Jazz Bass', and in 1977 Fender made them change the name. Kinda reminds me of the story about Fender reps going into the Tokai factory (late '70's? Early '80's?) and sawing the headstocks off of basses and guitars.

 

First, try to get the model number. I am no expert, but I have never heard of a "jazz bass" model. Is it the semi-hollow?

The Hagstrom's ranged from low end to high end instruments. They all tended to have thin necks designed for speed. Most (all?) where short scale.

 

Cool, sorry I know nothing about this bass. I was surprised to find it is a full 34" scale though. Nice looking bass too. Many of the Hagstroms tended to be "cheesey" looking.

Looks like one of the higher quality ones though. If you like how it plays, I would grab it. Then tend to be great basses. And Hagstrom owners tend to be *very* helpful.

 

The Scanbass (aka Jazz Bass) was Hagstrom's attempt to incorporate both a Fender Precision and Jazz into one instrument.

The body and neck of the Scanbass has the same dimensions and contours of a Precision, but the electronics are the same configuration as found in a Fender Jazz.

Nice basses, I used to own one. Here's a picture of it



TD

 

Nice. How much did they weigh? A rough guess will do.

 

It was in the 11 - 12 lbs range. Very heavy, and solid.

I can't say that I miss it.

TD

 

i have a black '65 hagstrom that i love, and will never sell.
quirky instrument, tons of character!!
and really inexpensive.
great 70's porn soundtrack tone
d

 

I've only played a fretless Hagström Jazz, briefly and unplugged, in a local store. It's heavy, nicely playable, seems to be solidly built, and is extremely nice looking. If I had the money, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it for a second.