Hagstrom Viking | Choose the RIGHT Viking for YOU

[@SilenceSupreme]

Easiest sub of the month ✌🏻😎 Great review and playing 🎶

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thank you!

[@stefaneriksson2172]

Got a Super Viking last week as a birthday present and it is absolutely superb. Suitable for playing everything from blues to hard rock and a little more on it. Just love it! Greetings from Sweden

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Hey man, yeah the versatility of that model was something that really stood out having had chance to try them out!

[@sampereira1267]

Hi. I own a viking tremar but I need a haedcase. Have you tested any? Which one do you recomend?, I’m afraid the bigsby makes too pressure. Thanks!

[@mschroeckenfuchs]

Thanks for the great video! These Vikings sound / look super interesting to me. I'm usually a Strat guy but after watching Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' I bought a Casino and now I'm in love with holowbodies & semihollows. I wasn't aware of HHagstrom guitars for a long time. I'm not too sure about the necks though since I like junkier necks nowadays and the Caino's already seems rather small coming from a Strat. Definitely have to try one some day though. Also I subbed because I'm s loving cat daddy myself.

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thank you! Well worth trying out if you get chance, and can always count on the cats to jump in on filming sessions!

[@sampereira1267]

Hi, can I ask a doubt a have. I recently bought a viking tremar and when it is in the middle position (both pickups), should I be able to control the volume independently?, whatever volume knob I turn, it affects boths pickups (as an identical global function). Is it like this? Thanks a lot!!!

[@arbitermatt]

I think the Viking is a perfect platform for upgrading, because the playability is out of the world. A few upgrades... Input jack, tuners and some pickups (I find the stock ones weren't really giving me the right frequencies if that makes sense, scratchy top end on the bridge, muddy neck) and it's on par with the best semi hollows out there, if not more comfortable and easy to play.

[@johnchop1]

Excellent overview. I have my eye on the Super and this is addressed some of my questions. Going to pull the trigger.

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thanks John!

[@oldbonespickups]

Cool video James, some interesting points to consider too!

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thanks mate!

[@PaulHirsh]

So the difference between regular and deluxe is on the finish?

[@kevinthompson106]

Great review, one thing that must review seem to forget is neck thickness and shape which is one of the most important things for a buyer. Be good to get a view comparing a 335, Sheraton and Tele for example and how much thinner is the Justin York version. Thanks

[@anteburazin69]

Yes the neck, almost always left out, so important, that feel has to be right, for me it's fat fat necks, not slim modern day slim c necks 👍👍

[@swedish-geeks]

@@anteburazin69 If you want fat necks i guess no Hagström guitar will fit you. Most of their guitars have really slim necks.

[@rjcarrdecorating]

thanks for the video . ive been wondering which one to get . i could not make up my mind. now i know thankyou

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Glad the video helped, which are you going for?

[@rjcarrdecorating]

@@jamesfranklandguitar going for the super in dandi dandelion. ...nice

[@edgarallenpoe2191]

I think the red sounds the best, then white, followed by black.. amazing guitars.. im going to buy one.. your video settled it for me

[@rogeramundsen8596]

Hi, I'm not sure which type of Hagstrom guitar to use. I'm looking for one that I can use to play smooth Jazz, Blues and some pop/rock. Which type of Hagstrom would you recommend for my use? Sincerely, Roger Amundsen

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Hi Roger, me and the guys at Hagstrom were actually just talking about doing a video on which Hagstrom I’d use in different playing scenarios and why. There’s a few could cover the genres you mentioned, do you prefer shorter or longer scale length?

[@rogeramundsen8596]

@@jamesfranklandguitar Hi James, Thanks for your quick reply :-) I prefer longer scale length. But, I am open to any suggestions as to which Hagstrom guitar I should buy for my use. Looking for a guitar with a warm tone, easy to play, and which can be used for smooth jazz, blues and pop/rock.

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

@@rogeramundsen8596 Hi Roger, based on the tone requirements you've mentioned there I'd be tempted to say the Viking/ Viking Tremar. They're both shorter scale so will give a warmer tone, there's also the Justin York model Goldtop Viking which has the tune o matic style bridge with a shorter scale. The super Viking would also get you there, I'd say it's the most versatile of the Viking models, but is a little less traditional feeling that the Viking/Tremar models. Hope that helps, any more questions let me know🎸

[@rogeramundsen8596]

@@jamesfranklandguitar Hi James, Thanks for your honest answer :-) Looks like the Super Viking might be the right guitar for me and my use. What do you think about that? PS! Do you have any videos, or anything else, that I can watch to hear how the Super Viking sounds when playing smooth jazz, blues and pop/rock?

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

@@rogeramundsen8596 Thanks Roger, I think the Super Viking is a great all rounder, and if I could only use one Hagstrom for a recording session or gig that would be the one I’d take. I’m afraid it’s just this one I have with the Super Viking, I have a couple of others with the Viking and Alvar which have some clips with the genres you mentioned in there. As I say hoping to get a video specifically on which Hagstrom I’d use in different playing scenarios and why filmed and uploaded before the year is out, it’s a big video so just planning it all out at the moment 🎸

[@googo151]

THAT LAST LICK IN THE INTRO, WAS SO BAD ASS, YOU TORE YOUR PANTS. LOL! GREAT STUFF MAN. JUST TRIED OUT A HAG AND LOVE IT.

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

😂😂😂 Thank you!

[@kazukihiratani]

Semi-hollow gang!!! I'm really looking forward to getting my Viking soon!

[@Hal-fz1em]

Did you get it?

[@davgilmore6858]

I own a Viking custom deluxe and it.s really a great guitar for the price.I’ve just installed gotoh tuning machines and all is right

[@rykerelisha6834]

i realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to stream new series online ?

[@magnusclay9978]

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[@rykerelisha6834]

@Magnus Clay thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it !

[@magnusclay9978]

@Ryker Elisha No problem :)

[@vincentw9610]

Thanks for your afford! Great comparsion and very good work. ;) I'm leaving a sub and ring your bells :D looking forward for great new videos..

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

Thanks man! 🎸

[@smeghead3692]

That white one. Ooooft

[@federicocorvalan267]

Are those baritone guitars?

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

All standard range in this one, the white and black guitars have a gibson scale length and the Red super viking has a fender scale

[@kcrich1310]

I used to have the tremar viking deluxe and was forced to sell it. Damn I miss that guitar so much. You could play anything with it. You could even play extreme metal with it if you had a good enough noise gate. If I see another one at the right price I'm grabbing it.........

[@timmypagee]

What is the right price for you for the Tremar Viking deluxe ?

[@kcrich1310]

@@timmypagee $400

[@timmypagee]

@@kcrich1310 400$ will be the best price you can find I think. They are a little bit higher than that currently, and they worth every penny

[@nielsosper]

DO YOU PLAY IN A BAND OR SOMETHIN' ?

[@jamesfranklandguitar]

I'm not playing in a band currently but I do have an instrumental guitar album out 🎸

[@AnuragSinghGuitar_91]

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