Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar - Wild Cherry Transparent

Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar - Wild Cherry Transparent

Experience timeless semi-hollow tone and modern playability with the Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar in Wild Cherry Transparent. A modern evolution of the legendary 1960s Viking design, this hollow-body electric guitar delivers rich resonance, classic styling, and versatile tonal options perfect for rock, blues, jazz, and indie players.

Classic Semi-Hollow Design with Premium Tonewoods

The Viking features a beautifully crafted 5-ply Canadian flame maple hollow body, delivering warm resonance, airy projection, and vintage-style tonal character. The bound f-holes enhance both aesthetics and acoustic response, making this guitar a standout on any stage.

• 5-ply flame maple hollow-body construction
• Classic double-cutaway semi-hollow design
• Bound f-holes for enhanced resonance and visual appeal
• Lightweight construction for comfortable long playing sessions

Bolt-On Maple Neck for Bright, Responsive Tone

Unlike traditional set-neck hollow bodies, the Viking uses a bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck, offering a brighter attack and improved note definition. This design enhances articulation while maintaining excellent sustain.

• 24.56” scale length for vintage feel and smooth playability
• 15” fingerboard radius for comfortable bending
• 22 medium jumbo frets for expressive lead work
• Slim, fast neck profile for easy playability

Hagstrom H-52 Mini Humbuckers with Coil Split

Equipped with dual Hagstrom H-52 AlNiCo 5 mini humbuckers, the Viking delivers a wide tonal palette ranging from warm vintage tones to crisp, cutting clarity.

• Neck pickup: smooth, warm, and articulate
• Bridge pickup: bright, punchy, and defined
• Coil-splitting capability for authentic single-coil sounds
• Ideal for jazz, blues, rock, and indie styles

Premium Hardware & Electronics

Built for stability, tuning precision, and tonal flexibility, the Viking includes high-quality components throughout:

• H-Expander™ truss rod for superior neck stability and low action
• Resinator™ fingerboard for consistent tone and enhanced sustain
• GraphTech Tusq nut for improved tuning stability
• Hagstrom 18:1 die-cast tuners for precise tuning control
• Long Throw Tune-O-Matic bridge for accurate intonation
• Classic trapeze tailpiece for vintage resonance and sustain

Versatile Controls for Maximum Tone Shaping

The Viking is designed for tonal flexibility with a traditional yet powerful control layout:

• 2 x Volume controls
• 2 x Tone controls
• 3-way pickup selector switch

This setup allows players to easily dial in anything from smooth jazz tones to bright, cutting rock sounds.

Lightweight, Resonant & Stage-Ready

The semi-hollow construction delivers:

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Lightweight comfort for long gigs
• Clear articulation and dynamic response
• Vintage tone with modern reliability

Key Features:

• Hagstrom Viking Electric Guitar – Wild Cherry Transparent
• 5-ply Canadian flame maple hollow-body construction
• Bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck
• Dual Hagstrom H-52 AlNiCo mini humbuckers
• Coil-splitting for expanded tonal range
• 24.56” scale length for vintage feel
• H-Expander™ truss rod for stability
• Resinator™ fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• GraphTech Tusq nut and 18:1 tuners
• Classic trapeze tailpiece for vintage sustain

Perfect For:

• Jazz, blues, rock, and indie guitarists
• Players seeking semi-hollow electric guitar tone
• Studio recording and live performance
• Musicians wanting vintage style with modern reliability
• Guitarists who value lightweight, resonant instruments

Why Choose the Hagstrom Viking?

The Hagstrom Viking blends vintage semi-hollow charm with modern engineering, offering exceptional tonal versatility, lightweight comfort, and classic Scandinavian craftsmanship. From warm jazz tones to bright rock articulation, it’s a true all-rounder built for expressive players.