Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric , Black Gloss VIK-BLK

Over the years, the Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar has earned its place as a Scandinavian warrior in the world of music. This stylish and elegant instrument stands tall alongside its solid-body counterparts, the Swede and Super Swede, as an all-time classic in the Hagstrom range. Crafted with precision, the Viking features a meticulously laminated maple body and a solid center-sustain-block. Its hard-maple set neck ensures a diverse range of sounds, making it one of the most versatile and affordable semi-hollow guitars available today. Equipped with Hagstrom's prominent HJ50 humbucking pickups, this high-quality guitar delivers a broad sonic palette. Whether you're into Blues, Rock, Jazz-Fusion, or 60's Beat, the Viking can handle it all, even a shred spin. The Viking's unique features include Hagstrom Machine Heads with 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio for accurate tuning. The Viking and HB series basses boast machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio. One of the standout features of all Hagstrom electric guitars and basses is the patented H-Expander truss rod. This light-weight alloy truss rod provides tension at both ends and runs the entire length of the neck, allowing for a very low action and thin neck. This contributes to Hagstrom's reputation as the world's fastest playing guitar. The Viking also features a Resinator fingerboard, a wood composite material that is more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. This eliminates dead spots or "wolf tones," providing a stable and clear tone, and adding higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. The Viking's set neck is a classic Mortise and Tenon joint, a design that efficiently transfers string energy from neck to body. This traditional technique is hand-carved by a team of experienced craftsmen, ensuring perfect execution. Finally, the Viking's trapeze stringholder/tailpiece design is a work of art in itself. It features a string claw for easy access and comfortable string changes, adorned with the legendary Hagstrom crest. In summary, the Hagstrom Viking Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar is a professional, durable, and high-quality instrument that covers all genres, from blues to rock/fusion, jazz - and back. It's not just a guitar, it's a Viking, and it takes no prisoners.