New Hagstrom Viking Deluxe Tremar

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Here is my new Hagstrom Viking Deluxe Tremar guitar that I finally got around to playing the other day! Very impressive guitar! I’m sure you are familiar with the song I am playing in the video!

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I had one of those years ago. It sounds nice Joe.
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Very nice. I keep trying to justify the nearly $800 after taxes and shipping GC wants for a used lefty Super Viking.
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fatjack wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:12 am Very nice. I keep trying to justify the nearly $800 after taxes and shipping GC wants for a used lefty Super Viking.
Well, how about a lefty 1965 (REAL, Made in Sweden) Hagstrom Viking I ???
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mickey wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:07 am
fatjack wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:12 am Very nice. I keep trying to justify the nearly $800 after taxes and shipping GC wants for a used lefty Super Viking.
Well, how about a lefty 1965 (REAL, Made in Sweden) Hagstrom Viking I ???

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That is definitely the real deal! It looks like Hagstrom guitar Elvis played in the 60s. I believe that Hagstrom is reissuing this model in black and red finishes.
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Partscaster wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:25 am I had one of those years ago. It sounds nice Joe.
Thank you very much. It is a really nice playing guitar I must say.
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fatjack wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:12 am Very nice. I keep trying to justify the nearly $800 after taxes and shipping GC wants for a used lefty Super Viking.
That price sounds to be a bit high considering a brand new Super Viking is $949. I would say a used one in good condition should go for $750 or a little less, depending on what condition it is in.
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Had the 12 string version. Really nice guitar!
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@mickey Actually I checked after posting and it was high. After shipping and 9.5% tax it came to $730 so good price. But the hard question to myself is do I want a green Gretsch or a red Hagstrom? If I could play like Joe the Viking would win
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fatjack wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:01 pm @mickey Actually I checked after posting and it was high. After shipping and 9.5% tax it came to $730 so good price. But the hard question to myself is do I want a green Gretsch or a red Hagstrom? If I could play like Joe the Viking would win
I'd go with the Gretsch. I like their necks & do not like Hagstrom necks. Just my 2 cents.
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I agree with Mickey. Go for the Gretsch.
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fatjack wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:01 pm @mickey Actually I checked after posting and it was high. After shipping and 9.5% tax it came to $730 so good price. But the hard question to myself is do I want a green Gretsch or a red Hagstrom? If I could play like Joe the Viking would win
I’d check both guitars out to see what you like better. I am not all that familiar with Gretsch guitars and never have owned one. But they do have different types of pickups than what Hagstrom uses. I don’t go by brand names, the sound is the most important thing. Even if the feel of the neck is slightly different that is something you more than likely can get used to.
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