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.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_buRPlvZXI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/9S1NL7tLYKg/s576/P5216507.JPGhttp://lh4.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bulpej6VI/AAAAAAAAB-w/x8ApEWx7jXg/s576/P5216513.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_buoTjFsuI/AAAAAAAAB-0/GpQ2nDO6UMg/s576/P5216514.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bt7igtv0I/AAAAAAAAB9w/Zn6neLYpuFE/s576/P5216500.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bvQH2P1qI/AAAAAAAAB_g/PAvLvNzw5SU/s576/P5216523.JPGhttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bvVBYcbZI/AAAAAAAAB_o/Agt0nLFa7c0/s576/P5216525.JPGhttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bvKh0uoMI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/7tUsyKaEbys/s576/P5216521.JPGhttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_kmpRYJWvkw0/S_bvVBYcbZI/AAAAAAAAB_o/Agt0nLFa7c0/s512/P5216525.JPG

[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!

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/aai-files/assets/libraries/an-chomhairle-leabharlanna/learning-zone/history/viking-on-lough-ree.jpg

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!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/xStonr/NGD-1.jpg

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!
GOyM2zRS1m8

[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!?! :poke

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.... :D

[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!

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/aai-files/assets/libraries/an-chomhairle-leabharlanna/learning-zone/history/viking-on-lough-ree.jpg

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:cool:

[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!