Hagstrom Megin Creme

Hagstrom Megin Creme review

The Hagstrom Megin Creme is a fixed-bridge electric guitar with a mahogany body, a set mahogany neck, and two Hagstrom Custom 62 humbuckers. At a listed price of $599, its appeal rests on a straightforward combination of familiar construction and distinctive details: a cream finish, tortoiseshell pickguard, block fingerboard inlays, and a wraparound bridge with adjustable intonation saddles. The model has been available since June 2025.

Owner feedback describes a guitar that feels comfortable to play and sounds full and forceful. Reports also praise the finish and fretwork, while noting a couple of practical points worth considering: the selector switch's orientation may take some adjustment, and the volume control may be difficult to use for gradual level changes.

Construction and feel

The body and set neck are both mahogany, joined with a mortise-and-tenon joint. There is no separate top. The Resinator fingerboard has a 15-inch radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid Hagstrom block inlays. Hagstrom specifies neck thicknesses of 19 mm at the first fret and 20.5 mm at the twelfth, measured without the fingerboard and clear lacquer. The scale is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches, with a 43 mm nut width.

Owners describe the neck as easy to play and the fingerboard as smooth under the hand. One reviewer reports that the frets were well finished and the lacquer immaculate. Another says the guitar needed a small truss rod adjustment on first use, then remained stable. That is useful context for setup expectations, though an individual report cannot establish how every guitar will arrive.

Visual details give the cream finish some contrast. The body has three-ply binding, and the headstock has mother-of-pearl binding. A three-ply tortoiseshell pickguard sits alongside chrome-plated pickup frames and two knurled brass barrel knobs with chrome plating. The combination has a more individual look than a plain cream finish alone, and one owner says the guitar stands out on stage.

Pickups, controls, and bridge

The neck position uses a calibrated Hagstrom Custom 62 humbucker rated at medium output and 8.2K. At the bridge is a higher-output Custom 62 rated at 13.8K. A three-way toggle selects the pickup options, with one volume control and one tone control. The volume circuit includes treble bleed, intended to retain high frequencies as the volume is reduced.

Owner descriptions of the sound include "chunky" and "gritty," with another reviewer calling the pickups powerful and full. Those impressions suggest a strong, substantial voice, but they remain subjective reports rather than measured results. Players who regularly make small volume adjustments should pay attention to one owner's criticism: the control reportedly changes little through much of its travel, then drops to silence quickly. That behavior may be inconvenient for players who rely on the volume knob for fine output changes.

The selector switch is another small ergonomic consideration. One owner found its side-to-side action awkward after switching between other guitar layouts, describing its position as a compromise between two familiar orientations. It is likely a matter of preference and habit, but players who change instruments often may notice the difference.

The wraparound bridge uses Hagstrom "Wide Reach Intonation" saddles. One owner reported a bridge stud that was difficult to adjust because it appeared to be cross-threaded. A luthier removed and replaced it, and the customer said the retailer resolved the issue through its service and warranty process. This is a single reported defect, not evidence of a general problem, but it is sensible to check the bridge hardware during setup.

What to consider before buying

• Fixed bridge: There is no tremolo system. The guitar uses a wraparound bridge with intonation adjustment.
• Included accessories: Neither a case nor a gig bag is included.
• Tuning hardware: The chrome-plated tuners have a 15:1 gear ratio. Locking tuners are not specified.
• Strings: The listed factory strings are D'Addario.010,.046.

Verdict

The Hagstrom Megin Creme offers a clear specification sheet and a look that owners find distinctive, backed by positive reports about its finish, fretwork, playability, and full-sounding pickups. Its fixed bridge and dual-humbucker layout suit players looking for a direct, solid-body design without a tremolo. The reported volume-control response and selector placement deserve consideration, and a careful initial setup is worthwhile. At $599, it is a compelling option for players drawn to its cream-and-tortoiseshell styling and substantial mahogany construction.