Hagstrom Viking is here - NGD!

[Robert]

Just received this baby some minutes ago... you are the first to know! :happy

It is very sweet. I briefly plugged into my Marhshall, and it purred like small kitten for clean sounds, and roared like large tiger on the distortion channels! :AOK

The black pickguard got scratched immediately though... after a few minutes o jamming. But oh well, you can only tell up close.

 

[ZMAN]

Very nice Robert. What is it like playing with that tail piece. I have never tried one. Is it about the same thickness as a 335? Love the finish detail on the F holes. My Sheraton has those as well, but not my 335.
No more blues for you, only JAZZ now!

 

[Robert]

I never thought too much about the tail piece. It sure doesn't bother me!

I think the thickness is similar to a 335 - I haven't played one of those in decades so I my memory isn't that accurate. Perhaps Spudman will know.

Well, I might have to dig up some jazz chops now, although the guitar works great for blues as well.

 

[Spudman]

HAPPY NEW VIKING DAY!

Nice looking guitar bro. :AOK

 

[M29]

Oh my :happy

 

[Eric]

That's a pretty axe. HNGD!

 

[tjcurtin1]

A real beauty - and nice studio photography as well. C"mon, now, where are those clips? I've been waiting to hear you on a semi-hollow with humbuckers, and I KNOW it's gonna sound good.

 

[Tig]

Yep, I can almost hear it now!

HNGD, Robert! You might have swung me away from the Ibanez semi-hollow's to the Swede Viking!

 

[marnold]

Well, you absolutely MUST play this song on it, then!

 

[ZMAN]

Robert: I just had to see what these things are worth and where they are made. The price point seems very reasonable, Going by MF prices. The neck seems to be quite a thin profile, and the "resonator" fret board sounds interesting. The thin profile is not a bad thing for me. Good reviews on the stock pickups, and overall feel of the guitar.

 

[Robert]

Zman, the Viking does not disappoint, even though it's a "cheap" Asian made guitar. It is very well made, in fact. Super easy to play too.

 

[ZMAN]

I can see that. The reviews are all very good. Seems everyone likes them as they are. At first I didn't notice the logo on the tail piece. It gives it a nice vintage Hagstrom look. Enjoy.

 

[Katastrophe]

Absolutely gorgeous guitar, Robert!

You know, that sunburst would look real purty next to my Strat. Could you send it to me for, erm, comparison purposes?

 

[Robert]

Absolutely gorgeous guitar, Robert!

You know, that sunburst would look real purty next to my Strat. Could you send it to me for, erm, comparison purposes?

I can send you a photo and you can print it out!!!!

 

[Tonz]

I was playing an original viking today, a 67 i thing $800. if anyone is interested let me know and I will get you a link to my buds store, a nice guitar indeed.

 

[duhvoodooman]

Very attractive guitar, RR! :AOK I assume a demo video is imminent!?! oke

Will be interested in how you find that trapeze tailpiece affects tone & playability.

P.S. Now you can tell your friends that you're living with a couple of Hags....

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Congrats Robert and welcome to the club! I love the look of the sunburst! I can't wait to hear what you do with it clean, and when you add in some Rodent or ZYS!

 

[Lev]

HAPPY NEW VIKING DAY!

Nice looking guitar bro. :AOK

is that Joe Cocker?

....sweet guitar Robert, cant wait to hear it?!

 

[Kestrel]

Beautiful Hagstrom!!! Very classy indeed.

 

[M29]

Thats Randy Bachman. Nah I think your right Lev!

 

[Mystrom]

I'm so excited for you to explore all the sweet tones this Rock Box can produce. Especially the one you find for yourself. Like this guy did.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VePdRxFY6iM He's playing through a 1970's Fender Vibrolux Silver face. A true classic That's about as basic an amp as your going to find. And it sounds like that

 

[Robert]

Oohhhh, I jammed with myself for an hour at lunch today... yummy, much better use of time than eating! I got some killer tones with my Marshall... must try to record tonight and share the love... this guitar is KILLER, my friends!

 

[Bloozcat]

Beautiful...just beautiful, Robert.

It's great that Hagstrom has made a commitment to producing excellent guitars again. It would have been a shame if it had been otherwise.

Can't wait to hear the clips! :AOK

 

[kerc]

Saw your demo video. That's an awesome guitar!