{"product_id":"hagstrom-h8-ii-bass-guitar-black-gloss-with-case-8-string-copy","title":"Hagstrom H8-II Bass Guitar, Wild Cherry Transparent with Case (8-string)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people invariably think of Hagstrom when talking about an 8-string bass. That’s because Hagstrom was the first brand to mass-produce an 8-string version: the H8. In the late 1960s, countless beat and hard rock icons experimented extensively and used its unique sound as the backbone for psychedelic and classic songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H8 not only survived this experimental era of the 1960s but quickly became a timeless instrument. With the H8-II of its RetroScape series, Hagstrom introduces an authentic re-issue of this legendary 8-string bass originally released in 1967. In other words, its tremendously powerful and sparkling sound is back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the H8-II so special? The octave sound of the high strings is just perfect. Unlike electronic devices, this approach is not subject to tracking problems. The narrow neck, the congenial 8-string bridge (string-through-body) and its short scale greatly contribute to the perfect playability of the string pairs. Hagstrom’s proprietary “Dyna-Rail” humbuckers produce a phat sound and can be split to single-coil mode using the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous “H-Expander” trussrod ensures perfect neck relief despite the considerably higher tension of the eight strings. It also contributes to the bass’s fabulous sustain. The on-board sliders allow players to activate and deactivate the pickups individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe global “Tone” and “Mute” sliders provide a host of additional sonic options. This attractive package is rounded out by the authentic double-cutaway body shape, which fits snugly in the RetroScape series’ design philosophy and will even win over die-hard vintage freaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h3\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Cutaway - Based on Original 1967 Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Canadian Maple, Bolt-On Neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrussrod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH-Expander™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResinator™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.75“ (781 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInlays\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHagstrom Perloid Dot Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 Medium Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraph Tech™ Black Tusq XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePickups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x Hagstrom DynaRail Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Volume with push\/pull coil split, kill switch (mute) near the neck pickup, 4 slide switches (from left to right as seen from playing position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHagstrom Adjustable String-Through Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuning Keys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x Hagstrom Design 22:1 Tuning Pegs, 4x Hagstrom Design 18:1 Tuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHagstrom, Custom Gauges (.040\/.013, .050\/.023, .065\/.038, .090\/.052)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hagstrom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44417010532461,"sku":"22504","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/7292\/7341\/files\/H8II-WCTSideWeb.png?v=1772991095","url":"https:\/\/rockininstruments.com\/products\/hagstrom-h8-ii-bass-guitar-black-gloss-with-case-8-string-copy","provider":"Rockin’ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}