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Hagstrom

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Introduced as the Concord bass in 1965, Hagstrom’s Viking short-scale bass guitar injects some tactfully chosen vigor into an all-time classic design. This meticulously crafted semi-hollow bass with a short 30.75" 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. From '60s Brit-rock to modern-day low-end crunch, the Viking short-scale bass delivers versatile bass tone and timeless Hagstrom style.
Hagstrom Viking Electric Short-Scale Bass Guitar Transparent Cherry
Hagstrom Viking Electric Short-Scale Bass Guitar Transparent Cherry

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  • Maple body
  • Set-in maple neck
  • Custom-voiced Dyna-Rail humbucking pickups

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Neck
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 30.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 6-way
Fretboard
  • Material: Resinator
  • Radius: 15"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut material/width: Graph Tech/1.5"
Body
  • Body Type: Semi-Hollow
  • Body wood: Maple
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic/Trapeze
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast Sealed
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Country of origin: China
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

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4.83

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

HAGSTROM VIKING ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR TRANSPARENT CHERRY HAG
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  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues2
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  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice1
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  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Solid Electronics6
  4. Good Pick Up5
  5. Good Tone5

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Great add to my band

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byNorm

    fromCentral Georgia

    I have played my new black Hagstrom Viking for several gigs now and I am very pleased with its sound and play. We are a 70s and 80s dance band and the range of tones that I can get from the 6 way switch and full volume and tone controls for the two pickups is marvelous. I was a little skeptical about the resonator fretboard at first, but the Hag plays very smoothly and crisply across many styles. Looks good, plays great!!!

  • HAGSTROM VIKING ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR TRANSPARENT CHERRY HAG

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byJoseph

    fromSan Diego

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I am an untrained home musician. I have heard "it is a poor workman that blames it on his tools". I have played only 6 string and 12 strings guitars. I wanted a Bass to use for my Tascam 2488 MKII. I purchased this guitar and a Bass Amplifier. I am really happy with the sound. It appears that I have a great lifetime guitar and should only have to learn not replace and then learn. The purchase is within the past seven days. I am 70 years old and never played in public.

  • Not a short scale bass

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromDanville, KY

    I don't know who decided to call this a short scale bass but they are wrong. Long scale strings work fine.

  • Pretty cool retro vibe! Great for a variety of styles!

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byAlan

    fromGallatin, TN

    It caught my eye hanging in my local Guitar Center in Goodlettsville, TN, which has a terrific staff btw. I asked to try it and was quite impressed with the overall build quality and set-up. Simply perfect; action, intonation, fret dressing, etc. It didn't need a thing! Thought about it overnight and returned the next day to buy it.

  • Incredible retro bass!

    5

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    submitted3 years ago

    byMatt

    fromDallas, TX

    I bought this bass for retro "CCR" type sound and it is far beyond my expectations. Extremely wide variety in tonal options, including the "rubber band" sound I was looking for. Bought a black one and strung it with black tapewound strings... WAY cool looking and sounds amazing. Highly recommended!

  • Very Impressed with this bass!!

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byJim

    fromKennesaw, GA

    Absolutely love this bass! Fast shipping from Guitar Center as always!

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  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byDUSTIN

    fromTemecula

    What case will work with this?

    What case will work with this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Guitar Case

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMac

    fromLondonderry NH

    Where is this model made?

    Where is this model made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Hagstrom Viking Electric Short-Scale Bass is made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMgawlik62

    fromEvanston,Il.

    Is there a hard or soft shell case available to purchase with this Hagstrom bass?

    Is there a hard or soft shell case available to purchase with this Hagstrom bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see.................Epiphone Jack Casady Bass Guitar Case

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDan

    fromFort Worth, Tx

    Can GC start putting the weight in the description and specs for all Hollow body basses? Thx!

    Can GC start putting the weight in the description and specs for all Hollow body basses? Thx!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    This will be about 8,5 lbs