ALVAR vs VIKING | Hagstrom Comparison

[@HackerHaus]

I have the Alvar, but now I kinda want the big brother, too.

[@CabingirlWI]

They both sound amazing 👏😍

[@siongunn4002]

First thing I looked up was do they do an Alvar in that gorgeous red finish that's on the Viking you're playing. They do! Forever window shopping...

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Haha I know that feeling mate, I think they also do a cool metallic purple limited finish on the Alvar too

[@pirated8557]

Nice review mate. Researching Alvar as ive spotted second hand one. Great playing 👍🏼🏴‍☠️✌🏼

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thank you 🎸

[@kevinmusso2397]

Nicer demo. Great riffing

[@sakariilkka9302]

Thanks for the video! When played with a strap does the smaller body size of Alvar result in neck dive problem?

[@oldbonespickups]

Cool video mate, loved the tones you were getting from them. Oddly I think I prefer the size of the Alvar, the Viking is a bit of a beast in comparison!

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thanks mate! The Alvar is probably quite similar size wise to your Gordon Smith thinking about it

[@chicolopez8722]

Just wondering if you prefer the hagstrom super swede over the swede or vice versa or you like them both equally? I have the super swede.also plan on getting the swede.thanx!

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

I haven’t actually played either I’m afraid, they’re two of the very few Hagstroms I haven’t had my hands on. I have tried the Ultra Swede which was cool, my favourite Hagstrom I’ve played is the Viking Tremar DLX

[@emanueleforlin3036]

Beautiful guitars, but most importantly a w e s o m e playing!

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thank you 🙌🎸

[@TheAde2]

That E minor piece u played in the middle of the video was some choice notes very nice. Im thinkin viking has a slightly superior voice to the alvar.