Hagstrom Viking Bass Reissue.

[shark91301]

The total cost was about $60 and well worth it. I have a spare one to mod if anyone has the same problem. Sorry about the "Screeeee"!!!!!!!!!

[BuffaloBill]

I almost pulled the trigger on a black one, was very clean, and used.
But I have an Oscar Schmidt Delta King, same ES 335 body shape.

The Hagstrom is better, with full access to the 22nd fret, more tone options, set neck, and much nicer binding too.
But they were probably made in the same China factory, as they are owned by the same parent company.

I'm thinking seriously of upgrading my Delta King with a deep cutaway for full fret access, some pot replacements, and possibly an Epiphone mudbucker at the neck.
Maybe…

[83_Silberpfeil]

Just picked up a Hagstrom Viking Bass --- in black. Got a great deal on EBAY. We'll see how it turns out when it arrives.

Anyone know how to tell if the tailpiece is the 'upgraded/redesigned' version that Hags fixed --- or if it is the original that is prone to breakage? Does the serial # reveal this?

Also --- first thing for me is to get new strings --- SS roundwounds --- heavy gauge to mimick Peter Hook. Do I get regular/long scale strings or special short scale strings?

Thanks!
I will post pix once I receive the bass

[83_Silberpfeil]

Originally Posted by swsmusic

How can you make sure to get a new model with the "new" tale piece?

How to tel if it is the 'new tail piece or the redesigned one?

Does the Serial # on the body give any clues?

Thanks!