little blue circle was the logo for pat smear's band the germs, legendary punk act from LA that inspired nirvana. that's how smear got that killer gig. he was also in another cool band called 45 grave.

I just picked up a Pat Smear Hagstrom that was one of the first produced in 2013. It was in a guitar shop for 4 years full of dust. It's one off the loudest guitars I've ever played. I love it!

Great review Mike, I have owned a Hagstrom Swede Gold top for the past 15 years, great guitar. I forgot they out the Germs Blue circle logo in this guitar. Pats first band the Germs were legendary in the late 70’s, loved them 👍

joan jett helped the germs btw. pat was friends with her way back in the day.

I own a Hagstrom Swede with Seymour Duncans as a factory upgrade. What an amazing guitar. My favorite NEW guitar brand. You just can't beat the quality for the money. They are gorgeous guitars!. Oh, Mike... Dam brother you can play. You are a freak! I mean that with much respect. The Pat Smear model will be my next guitar. Looks and sounds incredible.

Serious Ripper .Love the Hendrixy and SRV chord stuff that you are doing in the beginning .You shred 😌

Really enjoy your vids, especially your playing of old familiar tunes rather then just ripping, you get a much better sense of the Instruments capabilities when played in that familiar context. Thanks great job!

So glad i bought this guitar

Very cool guitar and a great review of it. Just bought an old Super Swede yesterday and I'm loving it. I used to have a '60's Hagstrom F-12s (an electric 12-string!) and am still kicking myself for selling it! Great guitars--pretty underrated in my opinion.

This is best signature guitar than I ever seen!

Nice vid man, really enjoyed the listen. Thanks.

Great review. You pulled lots of usable tones there. Hangstrom should give that guitar as payment for a job well done. I'm sure more than a few will sell after this video catches on.

I got 2 hagstrom the swede and the smear and they are both bad ass thank you for your great review

@Dan Stormchaser, yes you can accidentally hit the toggle switch, its just getting used to it. its not a thin neck by any means, a nice comfortable medium size.

Nice review. I want more Hagstroms! I'm fortunate enough to own a 1964 Hagstrom I and it's by far my favorite guitar ever. I'm going to start buying up every vintage Hagstrom I can find before people realize how amazing and underpriced they are.

Hey Mike! Awesome play! Do you think this beauty can face a Gibson 50s/70s tribute in quality and confort? Thinking about my next one, Les paul or Hagstrom... serious doubt!

It funny when people talk about pat they hardly mention the germs...

Amazing tecnique man! congrat!

I discovered this brand only today! And I am already considering it as my next guitar. I have always wanted a short scale double cut guitar that isn't a Gibson SG and isn't a crazy expensive PRS! Plus it's Swedish. Swedish is good.

Hagstroms are generally good playing guitars for what you pay for them. They might come out of the factory with nuts that need a little filing or strings that stick a bit, but those are generally small problems that require small fixes. When properly set up, they play generally pretty well

You play nice :) I need a guitar with some humbuckers and I do really like this one, but there are also some G&L models I like. Have you ever tried the Fallout or the Superhawk? Sorry, my English sucks.

The blue circke is the logo of his first band, the germs, by the way.

Very rock n Roll ! Amazing sound , i like it

Great demo!! I'm thinking about ordering a Hagstrom Super Swede :) These guitars sounds amazing, hope they play amazing too :D ROCK 'n ROLL \m/

Did you change the knobs on this guitar? I just bought it and mine has the large round Gretsch knobs.

I'm looking for a bigger sg style guitar, is this guitar bigger than an sg? Such as 1 or 2 inches bodywise bigger?

Love the look of it! I'm interested:p

I live near Boston Massachusetts no store really sells this guitar you can’t go in there and just try one out you can order one from guitar Center and if you don’t like it you can get the money back but be nice if there’s a place to just play one I want to get one but until I play one ... This is a good review but I would figure that if you’re reviewing somebody’s guitar that you would research and not kind of wonder if he played in one of the most popular groundbreaking punk bands of all time. But I’m sure he’s working on his delivery which is awesome because I learn more and more about the guitar because of this video thank you very much man

Hendrix, Zappa, Cobain, David Bowie, Presley, etc. Hagstrom is pretty much unknown even though all sort of pop stars used their instruments at one point or another.

What are the value son the tone caps on this guitar?

yes the blue circle is The Germs' logo. One of the most influential and well known punk rock bands of all time. Without The Germs, there would be no Nirvana or any of the other "grunge" bands of that era

Hagström first started out making accordions.

Love your videos mate! You're a brilliant player - quick question - when you practice do you always sit with the guitar on your right leg? Or do you practice standing AND sitting? Thanks in advance! - Marc

I am buying one next month! :). I love hagström and have done that ever since i bought my first super swede 5 years ago. I have owned alot of guitars over the years in all type of brands, but im sticking to hagström. I Think its the most price worth guitars in my opinion. Anyways, good Review m8!

Weight? What is the neck like?

i had the original HIIN model like pat smear had in the 90's. i wish i never sold it :(

Hi, how thick is the neck compared with other Hagströms or with an Epiphone Les Paul Tribute plus? I'm looking for a medium to thick ohe, and I love the look of the Hagströms but unfortunately I'll have to order it online, so no way of trying them beforehand. Thanks!

Pat plays a extensive amount of guitars.does he have any other signature guitars

Fucking fluid playing! Guitar sounds impeccable. Did you say VOX when you went to dirt?

Great Job Mike! Do you like the guitar for the guitar or is it for the price? How is the balance? Not much on SGs for that reason. Thanks

badass!

Its a very striking looking guitar

Cool

What amps are you using? Whatever it is sounds killer man

Nice axe, it's similar to an SG, like I play, but with the maple cap like a Les Paul. Mellows the out so it doesn't have the bite of an SG. I just don't like signature guitars, personal preference.

I'll always know pat smear as the gadgie from the germs.

1:35 chet Atkins or buck owens?

Hey Mike,this guitar sounds the business and really full & Meaty! Is the neck super comfortable for shredding and do u ever hit that toggle switch when playing hard ? thanks

Hagström started in 1925, not the 50's

Wish they could make a red one!

I thought he played a red, white and blue Buck Owens type/style guitar. . .

What amp was this guitar review played through?

A Swedish guitar company from Sweden...

Is it crafted in China or in Czech Republic?

PAT kick me a Hagstrom! Love Michelle Gerber Bell

What amp do you use?

Do you realise how much you look like Lou Reed? Not the 'old' Lou Reed, but the young Lou Reed. Seriously, check Google images!

You play so good. maybe pat smear can learn a trick or two??

Hey Mike, why'd you stop doing the silly faces while digging in on heart wrenching solos? I also miss your friend Mike that used to do your videos with you. Maybe you could bring him back to do counterpoint on your guitar reviews?

Unlike Mike, I don't think the headstock is attractive. To me, the shape does not compliment the body. Also, I think huge, fret inlays (on any guitar) are really unattractive. Equip this guitar w/the neck and headstock from one of Page Hamilton's signature guitars, and I'd have to own it.

I would have MUCH rather heard a GERMS song than AC DC

"blue bulls eye"? you mean a GERMS circle....."The GERMS I think they were called"? if you don't know about the GERMS you don't know anything about Pat

C'mon? Seriously? You review guitars and never heard of Hagstrom? Your credibility is questionable.

Heavy boat anchor, neck is way too chunky, pickups must be replaced. Senseless switch placement. No big deal. It's basically a thick heavy SG style guitar. Not worth the money even used. There is absolutely no demand for this guitar unless you are a Hagstrom fan.