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Description

Hagstrom’s Mora series guitars use same tonewood species throughout the instrument. A solid Mahogany top is joined to mahogany back and sides for a beautifully warm looking instrument. An all-Mahogany guitar typically will sound more focused because the fundamental frequencies of each note are emphasized. Such a sound signature is often sought by finger-style soloists or guitarists whose specialty is single note picking.

Designed together with Ghost. We proudly present to the Hagstrom range the new “Fantomen Custom”, another collaboration designed together with the “Ghost team” to provide some unique customizations to this eye catching model. The guitars three-piece maple neck-thru construction is joined by two African Mahogany “wings” to create the body of the Fantomen Custom. This classic combination produces an incredibly growling tone with a venomous bite.

Steady as a rock and built like a boulder. A supportive and extremely comfortable “volute” was added for tour worthy strength and support of the angled reversed Hagstrom headstock. Graphtech’s Black Tusq nut and revolutionary Ratio rear-locking tuners are all equipped with our recognizable Hagstrom tuning knobs for accurate and precise tuning, which all grace the face of this 6-stringed beast. Illuminated glow-in-the-dark side dot inlays will help players find their way around the stainless-steel frets on its ebony dressed bound fretboard with a ghoulish green glow, even on the darkest of stages.

Swedish Pickups. The deep and shapely recessed cutaway on the lower horn eases access the highest frets during vigorous solo’s, where Schaller’s STM bridge with its roller equipped saddles and Schaller stop tail piece relays the tone directly in this combined maple and mahogany dream. Ghost rely entirely on our Lundgren Design pickups as an important aspect of their tone. The equipped Lundgren Design No.2 (Alnico 2) neck pickup and No.5 (Alnico 5) bridge both independently splitable humbuckers, continue to deliver a mayhem of monstrous tone.

The Fantomen Custom is built to deliver a brutal and punishing resonance. No relief of density applied, only a crushing affliction of tone. These axes are not designed for the weak of heart or soul, as the punishing tone and incredible sustain and stability of these instruments are purely made to howl night after night.

SPECS

Body

  • Material: Mahogany, Wing Construction
  • Binding: Multiply
  • Style: Single Cutaway - Asymmetrical Design

Neck

  • Neck-Thru body - • 3 piece Hard Canadian Maple - Slim “D” Profile • Reinforced headstock with volute
  • H-Expander™ Truss Rod
  • Multi-Ply Binding

Fingerboard/Nut

  • Ebony Fingerboard / 25.5” (648mm) Scale Length
  • Pearloid Block Inlays with Glow-In-The-Dark Side Dot Inlays
  • 22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo Frets / v15” Radius
  • GraphTech Black Tusq XL Nut / 43mm

Electronics

  • Neck Position: Lundgren Design AlNiCo-2 No. 2 Humbucker
  • Bridge Position:Lundgren Design AlNiCo-5 No. 5 Humbucker
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch
  • 2 x Volume Control with R/C Circuit
  • 2 x Tone Control with Push-Pull Coil Split

Parts

  • Schaller • STM Tune-O-Matic Bridge • Stop Tail Piece • Strap lock system
  • GraphTech Ratio Tuners
  • D’Addario (10-46) Strings
  • Fantomen Custom in Black – Chrome Hardware
  • Fantomen Custom in White – Ruthenium Hardware

https://www.hagstromguitars.com/electric-guitars/fantomen-custom.html

Product specs

Brand Hagstrom
Model Fantomen
Finish Black, Tobacco Sunburst, White
Year 2010s
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape Single Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Color Family Black, Brown, White
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Fretboard Material Composite
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What is the neck profile of the Hagström Fantomen Custom?

The Hagström Fantomen Custom features a slim D neck profile, providing a comfortable and fast playing experience suitable for a variety of playing styles.

What kind of pickups does the Hagström Fantomen Custom have?

The Hagström Fantomen Custom is equipped with Lundgren Design Alnico pickups, which offer a versatile range of tones from warm and smooth to fierce and aggressive, making it suitable for various music genres.

Is the Hagström Fantomen Custom suitable for heavy music genres?

Yes, the Hagström Fantomen Custom's Lundgren Design pickups and solid body construction make it well-suited for heavy music genres, providing powerful output and tight midrange tones.

How many frets does the Hagström Fantomen Custom have?

The Hagström Fantomen Custom features 22 frets, allowing for a wide range of notes and expressive playing.

What type of bridge does the Hagström Fantomen Custom use?

The Hagström Fantomen Custom is equipped with a stop-bar bridge/tailpiece, offering stable tuning and sustain for various playing styles.

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hagström Fantomen Custom.

Use cases and applications

  • The guitar's slightly longer scale makes it ideal for non-standard E tuning, often used for down tuning a whole step.

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  • The guitar is praised for playing metal, blues, Ghost, and Slayer, highlighting its versatility across genres.

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User experience

  • Repeated negative experiences with Guitar Center's handling of new guitars, with multiple instances of receiving damaged instruments.

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  • Some owners find the guitar's shape challenging for seated play, occasionally hitting the right elbow on the upper “wing.”

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  • Owners of the Custom model report superior tone and sustain, particularly appreciating the impact of the neck-through construction.

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Value and pricing

  • Thomannmusic.com offers better pricing for the Fantomen, but U.S. buyers face significant import duties.

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  • The price difference of approximately $1000 between the standard and Custom models is attributed to the Custom's higher quality materials and construction.

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Build quality

  • Issues with the thinness of the headstock were highlighted, suggesting fragility in this area unless reinforced.

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  • Some guitars arrived with structural damage where the neck meets the headstock, indicating potential shipping or handling issues.

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  • Some users report stripped threads in the cable input and knobs that don’t turn smoothly, indicating potential quality control issues.

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  • The Custom's neck-through design strengthens the guitar, enhanced by a volute at the headstock base for added durability.

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Comparisons

  • It's noted that the Fantomen Custom, with its neck volute, is preferred by Ghost's Ghouls over standard models due to its enhanced structural support.

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  • Owners compare its tonal versatility to guitars with active pickups, noting it sounds better than some $1800-2000 ESP models.

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Features and functionality

  • The Custom model includes glow-in-the-dark side dot inlays, which is a unique feature compared to the standard version's regular side dots.

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  • The Custom model is equipped with upgraded hardware, including bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and strap buttons, which are noted as superior to the regular version's components.

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  • The Custom has stainless steel frets, providing a smoother playing experience and greater longevity compared to the standard model's nickel frets.

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Setup and maintenance

  • One owner had to adjust the action due to it being too low for their preference out of the box.

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See how Nameless Ghoul uses Hagström Fantomen Custom

Nameless Ghoul

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Ghost

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"When the Hagstrom Fantomen first reached the market in 2016 it immediately became a sensation, recognized as the guitar built in collaboration together with the Swedish band “Ghost”. Many players since its release have fallen in love, not only with the stunningly good-looking design of the Fantomen but also the ease of playability, and amazing variety of tone these instruments offer." - Hagström Guitars

Note that the Hagström Fantomen Custom is different from the regular Hagström Fantomen.

In the video the he refers to the guitars as >"Upgraded Fantomen´s". Some of the detailed specifications that he mentions (Lundgren Black Heaven, 5-piece neck) seems to be different from this model, meaning that Ghost most likely are using an even more upgraded version of this model. However, most specifications seems to be the same. According to the video, the Hagström Fantomen Custom more closely resembles the guitar that Ghost are actually using compared to the standard Hagström Fantomen.

See how Per Eriksson uses Hagström Fantomen Custom

Per Eriksson

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Ghost

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In this photo, Per can be seen performing with ghost while using a Hagström Fantomen Custom in white.

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