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Hagstrom

Description

The Hagstom Alvar Compact Elf Warrior is proof that big things come in small packages. Named after a god from Norse mythology, the Alvar is the petite brother of the Hagstrom Viking, but every bit as mighty.

This semi-hollowbody is made of multi-ply maple, with a Canadian hard maple set neck. It features the magic combination of a thin profile with very low action, thanks to the H-Expander truss rod. The Hagstrom Alvar uses a GraphTech Black Tusq XL 43 mm nut. The fretboard is Resinator—a sustainable wood/composite with the tone of ebony, but more consistent. It’s lined with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays.

Dual Hagstrom HJ-50 alnico-5 humbuckers go from full crunch to pristine clean; the passive RC-Circuit maintains the highs at lower levels on both volume pots. Two tone controls allow the Alvar to make the transition from heavenly to hell-raising with ease.

Strings pass over a long-travel tune-o-matic bridge for accurate intonation before anchoring in the trapeze tailpiece. The Hagstrom-designed tuners have an 18:1 gear ratio for even further precision.

Despite its meager size, the Hagstrom Alvar Compact Elf Warrior offers an exceptional feel with sounds to match.
Clearance Hagstrom Alvar Compact Elf Warrior Transparent Wild Cherry Black Pickguard
Clearance Hagstrom Alvar Compact Elf Warrior Transparent Wild Cherry Black Pickguard
Clearance Hagstrom Alvar Compact Elf Warrior Transparent Wild Cherry Black Pickguard

Features

• Multi-ply maple hollowbody • Canadian hard maple neck, Resinator fretboard, medium jumbo frets • Long-travel tune-o-matic bridge, 18:1 tuners, Tusq nut

Specs

Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway Semi-Hollow
  • Body wood: Ply Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
  • Neck wood: Canadian Hard Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: H-Expander
  • Fingerboard
  • Material: Resinator
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid Block
  • Nut width/material: 1.69 in. (43 mm) GraphTech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Hagston HJ-50 Humbucker
  • Bridge: Hagstrom HJ-50 Humbucker
  • Control layout: Independent Volume and Tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze
  • Tuning machines: High-ratio
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right handed

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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Great guitar, especially with different pickups!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJAL

    fromDayton, OH

    I love this guitar, but didn't like the stock pickups very well. The neck was a little muddy and the bridge a bit harsh. I swapped them out with a set of Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers, and it now sounds incredible. It's beautiful and well made, and very comfortable to play with the smaller body size. This one is a keeper. Highly recommend it.

  • Terrific guitar - even better value

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJeffrey S.

    fromNorth Houston

    Had many many Gibsons including high dollar custom shop Les Pauls and 335s, and a Collings. Sold all the Gibsons and the Collings because it just got to be a headache owning guitars that expensive. Now I'm shopping for value. The Alvar is not quite in the Gibson Custom league, but with a good set up gets you about 90% of the way there at about 25% of the cost. Others may disagree, but I'm having more fun playing the Alvar than I did with any of the Gibsons or the Collings. Pickups might benefit from an upgrade at some point, but I'm happy with them so they'll do for now. You probably need to play a few to find a good one - that's been my experience with many of the imports, and I played several before selecting the one I bought - but if you find a good one it's a great guitar and tremendous value.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRob

    fromHolley, NY

    where is this guitar made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    China

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTony

    fromRonkonkoma,New York

    Does the alvar have a center block????

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.