Hagstrom Fantomen Black Gloss - Return (Condition: Acceptable)

Hagstrom Fantomen - Black Gloss - An Enormous Range Of Possibilities!

In close collaboration, Hagstrom's design team together with "Papa Emeritus" and the "Nameless Ghouls" from the band Ghost developed the "Fantomen" (Swedish for phantom). This guitar blends Hagstrom's legendary playability with technical finesse that covers the sonic demands of the heaviest styles.

The starting point is an asymmetrically shaped solid mahogany body and a mahogany neck joined by Hagstrom's characteristic tenon system. Like many Hagstrom guitars, the Fantomen features the H-Expander truss rod and a Resinator fingerboard, which not only stabilizes the neck but also contributes decisively to the instrument's tonal character. These components provide a solid foundation for a versatile, highly responsive sound. With a body just 3.5 cm thick the Fantomen balances comfortably in the hand while remaining remarkably light. The 25.5" (648 mm) scale delivers a snappier attack and more sustain compared to guitars with the classic 24.75" scale. The neck joint design allows easy access to all 22 frets and will thrill even demanding virtuosos. The Fantomen covers a wide sonic spectrum, from classic vintage tones to roaring metal sounds. Providing the authoritative tone and flexibility are pickups from Swedish pickup master Johan Lundgren, who previously developed pickups for Martin Hagström (no relation) of Meshuggah. Lundgren recommended two different humbuckers: No. 2 at the neck and No. 5 at the bridge. This gives players an immense expressive range—from velvety, warm tones to a razor-sharp attack and dynamics that command respect even from hardened headbangers. You also don't have to miss out on individual coil-splitting thanks to the push/pull function of the tone controls, which unlocks even more sounds from the guitar. The sonic vocabulary of this instrument is simply astonishing.

Lundgren Pickups

The pickups were specially designed by Swedish pickup designer Johan Lundgren. Together with the guitarists from Ghost, he developed two matching Alnico humbuckers for the Fantomen. The wiring essentially follows the classic Les Paul layout—one volume and one tone pot per pickup—where the tone pots feature push/pull functions to split the pickups. The toggle switch sits in the familiar Les Paul position and shares the same Art-Deco-like look as the tuners and the pot caps.

Set Neck (Glued-In Neck)

Hagstrom uses a variety of neck/body joints in the current lineup: through-neck, bolt-on, and glued-in. The recipe for the glued-in neck is the classic, time-proven "mortise & tenon" joint. This construction is nowadays usually reserved for high-end, hand-built custom guitars and is rarely used in mass production. We therefore invest a high degree of dedication, attention and time to ensure every Hagstrom instrument receives a perfectly fitting neck/body joint.

H-Expander

All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses are equipped with our patented H-Expander truss rod. The stiff yet lightweight truss rod—made from an alloy and tensioned at both ends running the full length of the neck—allows very low action and a slim neck profile: two factors that have helped Hagstrom earn a reputation as some of the fastest-playing instruments in the world. The H-Expander not only offers ultimate neck stability but also contributes to Hagstrom's unique tone. Longer sustain and a rounder attack are among the tonal traits the H-Expander adds to the Hagstrom voice.

Resinator Wood

Resinator wood is a pressure-laminated composite material that has a denser and more stable structure than standard tonewoods. These properties prevent so-called "dead spots" or "wolf notes" that can occur with some conventional fingerboard materials. Resinator delivers articulation similar to high-quality ebony without the unwanted side effects. It gives the player a stable, clear tone full of overtones and detailed single-note projection. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is an essential component of the characteristic Hagstrom sound.

Hagstrom Tuners

The Hagstrom models use tuners with a 18:1 or 15:1 ratio based on our own designs to ensure precise tuning. The Viking and HB series basses feature tuners with a 17:1 ratio.

Hagstrom Fantomen - Biting Attack And More Sustain — Headbangers Bow In Respect!