Hanson chicagoan

$550.00 Price Tier: Standard

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In the Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars category, Hanson chicagoan is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Unleash your musical creativity with the Hanson Chicagoan, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that seamlessly blends vintage allure with modern playability. Crafted for the discerning musician, this guitar is not just an instrument; it's an experience. The Chicagoan offers a resonant, warm tone that's perfect for a wide array of genres, from smooth jazz to gritty rock. Its semi-hollow design reduces weight without sacrificing sound quality, allowing for extended play without fatigue.

Equipped with specially tuned pickups, the Chicagoan delivers a dynamic range of tones. The neck pickup measures at 6.4k ohms and the bridge at 8.2k ohms, ensuring a balanced output that's both rich and precise. Whether you're strumming chords or picking solos, the Hanson Chicagoan responds with a clarity that complements its full-bodied resonance.

This guitar is built for comfort, featuring low action for effortless playability, making it a favorite among both seasoned professionals and budding musicians. Its robust construction ensures durability, while the elegant design nods to its classic roots.

Join a community of musicians who appreciate style and substance in their gear, and let the Hanson Chicagoan be your companion on your musical journey.

Key Features:

Semi-hollowbody design for enhanced resonance and reduced weight
Neck pickup: 6.4k ohms; Bridge pickup: 8.2k ohms for balanced tonal output
Low action for smooth, comfortable playability
Suitable for a variety of musical genres, from jazz to rock

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Why I Love My… Ezra Furman & His Hanson Chicagoan

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Ezra Furman's quirky affection for the Hanson Chicagoan semi-hollow electric guitar is evident, citing its unique pickups and comfortable build as highlights. However, the narrative around acquiring the guitar is more of an amusing anecdote than a critical assessment, leaving serious musicians wanting more technical insight. While Furman praises its sound, likening it to a "hot greasy frying pan" when paired with a Vox AC15, the review leans more on personal sentiment and whimsical usage, such as opening walnuts, rather than a balanced critique. The overall sentiment is neutral, as the review lacks substantial depth on the guitar's performance features.

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Ezra Furman can be seen using a Hanson Chicagoan in this photo. From this article on Guitar.com:

I love my…

“It’s a white Hanson Chicagoan semi-hollow electric guitar.”

How I got it…

“My previous guitar, a beloved black and white Italia Mondial, was starting to fall apart. My friend Nick Tremulis, a great Chicago musician, told me he knew how to get a discount at Hanson Guitars. You need to know the secret code phrase and say it to the person at the front desk at Hanson HQ. The catch is that you have to swear never to tell anyone – you can only give hints. So Nick began leaving a series of cryptic notes and objects on the front porch of my house.

One every day for four days. It took some thought but I finally figured out the code word. I came into the Hanson place and gave them what I was sure was the code word. They looked at me like I was crazy. I told them Nick Tremulis had sent me and I knew the code word. They said, ‘He’s definitely just fucking with you… we can give you a discount on a guitar, though!’ The code phrase was, ‘mint chocolate chip dildo’.”

It’s special because…

“I think it’s the pickups that make it sound so good to me. I don’t know that much about that kind of thing. And the build of it, how wide the body is I guess, makes it feel good to play. It just feels and sounds and looks right to me.”

It’s perfect for…

“It’s really good for opening walnuts. You kind of rest it on your knee with the walnuts on the floor next to you so that it easily swings down to crack the nut, and then bounces back up and falls down again slowly enough that you can aim for the next nut. It’s preferable to have it plugged into an amp while doing this, and tuned to a really fucked-up sounding chord.”

It sounds best with…

“When I pair it with a Vox AC15 amplifier it sounds like a hot greasy frying pan. That’s my favourite thing for a guitar to sound like.”