Hagstrom Viking Bass Guitar Semi-Hollow Left Handed Tobacco Sunburst w/ Hardcase
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Introduced as the Concord bass in
1965, Hagstrom’s Viking bass injects some tactfully chosen vigour
into an all-time classic design. From 60’s Brit-rock to modern day
low-end goodness, the Viking bass delivers ear-candy galore
This meticulously crafted semi-hollow bass with a short 30.75-inch
(781 mm) scale is fitted with Hagstrom’s custom-voiced Dyna-Rail
humbucking pickups. A brilliantly designed 6-way rotary switch
allows switching between various humbucking and single-coil
configurations for a dizzying array of tonal options:
Pickup Selector: 6-Way Rotary
1 – Neck + Bridge, Single coil (Outer coils)
2 – Bridge, Single Coil (Outer Coil)
3 – Neck, Single Coil (Outer Coil)
4 – Neck + Bridge, Humbucking
5 – Bridge, Humbucking
6 – Neck, Humbucking
VIKING BASS STANDARDS:
H-Expander
All Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented
H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the
entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss
rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that
were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the world’s
fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides
ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstrom’s
unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic
characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.
Trapeze Stringholder/Tailpiece
The classic Viking trapeze stringholder/-tailpiece design is a work
of art in itself. Right underneath the top part, where the two
beautifully swept beams meet, it features a string claw for easy
access and super comfortable string changes. Adorned with the
legendary Hagstrom crest it truly is elegance defined.
Set Neck
Hagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout our
range. Our set-neck recipe is the classic and time-tested Mortise
and Tenon joint, a design that most efficiently transfers string
energy from neck to body, and can often only be found on more
expensive custom-built guitars. A team of experienced and dedicated
craftsmen hand carves every neck joint, insuring perfect execution
of this traditional technique preferred by luthiers for generations
Resinator Wood
Resinator wood is a wood composite material that is both more
uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product.
These characteristics eliminate dead spots or “wolf tones” sometimes
associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has
an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any
of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and
clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which
uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator
wood is a major contributor to the distinctive “Hagstrom tone”.
Hagstrom Machine Heads
Hagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on
our own designs to insure accurate tuning. Viking and HB series
basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.
Specifications:
SKU HSVIKBLTSB
Brand Hagstrom Guitars
Type Electric Bass Guitars
Series Hagstrom Viking Bass Series
Finish Tobacco Sunburst Gloss
Body Wood Ply Maple
Body Top Contoured
Neck Wood Canadian Hard Maple
Construction Set Neck
Truss Rod H-Expander
Fretboard Resinator Wood, Radius of 15″
Frets 21 Medium Jumbo
Inlays Pearl Block
Scale Length 30.75″ (781 mm)
Nut GraphTech Black Tusq XL, Nut Width is 40 mm
Machine Heads Diecast Hagstrom Design 17:1 Gear Ratio
Bridge Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Trapeze Tailpiece
Pickups 2 x Dyna Rail – Viking Bass N/B
Pickup Selector 6-Way Rotary
Controls 2 x Volume / 2 x Tone
Unique Features Left Handed, Strings:0.45 – 0.95
Comes with Hagstrom Hardshell Case in Tan Tolex with Hagstrom Logo