Hagstrom FXB 220

[Carmine]

Did you happen to try out the Hagstrom? I'm a big fan of this trend to this look/type of pickup/placement.

Oops. Forgot to add Hagstrom to my list/photos. I tried this bass unplugged. It was a bit on the heavy side, but well-constructed with a fairly comfortable neck profile. Hagstrom also offers the Beluga Bass in lefty, which they didn't have on display. http://www.hagstromguitars.com/Beluga_II.html. (Adirondack Guitars has one on stock). They're Korean made and better than average Korean instruments, IMO.

[Carmine]

... So while you guys have been getting all sweaty for the Airline Map bass (and it is a beauty BTW), I have been lusting hard after one of these sexy beasts ever since PJ's NAMM report- and finally decided to go for it (I'm a sucker for that burgundy burst ) ... have one en route to arrive on Friday.

I couldn't find much of anything in the way of online reviews, etc. Anybody had any additional experience with these yet?

[Agent00Soul]

I still haven't seen one in person Carmine. I'd love it if you gave us a review when you've had some time playing it.

[andrew]

I saw it at NAMM too, but I didn't plug it in.

Please give us a review when it lands on Friday. I'm intrigued to hear those pickups.

[pjmuck]

... So while you guys have been getting all sweaty for the Airline Map bass (and it is a beauty BTW), I have been lusting hard after one of these sexy beasts ever since PJ's NAMM report- and finally decided to go for it (I'm a sucker for that burgundy burst ) ... have one en route to arrive on Friday.

I couldn't find much of anything in the way of online reviews, etc. Anybody had any additional experience with these yet?

Looking at those art deco tuners is giving me double vision. I keep squinting to try to bring the photo back in focus

[fivebass52]

I was just going to post something on those tuners, and got beaten to it! They are cool.........