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Nov 17, 2016
Fantastic Baritone Guitar!
I bought mine new and it's everything positive others say about it. Don't know what bobz429 is talking about. Obviously he has a modified model. Hardware is first rate with a Hagstrom designed P90 single coil at the neck and classic '58C humbucker at the bridge (Hagstrom winds their own pickups). It's a joy to play, very clean factory pups, beautiful finish, very well crafted and flawless. Rivals guitars up to 3 times the cost in my opinion. The Hagstrom composite Resinator™ fret board is fast and has good sustain. This guitar can be used for jazz with very clean articulation and voicing, moan the blues, fit right into classic or grunge rock and growl with the best of 'em throughout it's entire range. The ringing clarity is stunning! It's a lot of bang for your buck, and lighter than you'd think for a guitar with a 28" scale. A "tad" neck-heavy balance wise, but once you play it and realize it's potential from mild to wild, this is easily overlooked and by "no means" a deal breaker. It has 5 star ratings across the board for a reason. It's simply that good! This is a players guitar and one I'll keep the rest of my life. It will surprise and please you once you plug it in. This is an amazing baritone. Plug it in, crank it up, and jam 'til the cows come home! If your in the market for a baritone guitar, the Hagstrom Viking Deluxe is very hard to beat! I personally don't think any others in it's price rang hold a candle to it. Highly recommended. Enjoy!
Edit: Was surprised to see I wasn't listed as a verified purchaser (don't know how that works). Oh well, I assure you I own this guitar purchased from SoundsCheapMusic on eBay out of Pleasant Hill, MO on April 22, 2015... in the Cosmic Black Burst finish. All the same, you won't be disappointed. ;-)
Mar 09, 2022
Not Bad! Works for me...
Synthetic and won't rot, get wet, or dry out like leather could. No maintenance other than wiping it off occasionally as needed. Reasonably soft but "a little" stiffer than leather. Not much though. You'll notice it when you first take it out of the package, but once in the field you won't notice. What you will notice is that it's semi-smooth plastic and not rough like the leather is. Has a little texture to it so it's not baby butt smooth. Honestly, it's not something you'll even consider after a time or two out in the field. It just works. Snaps are as strong as any I've ever used and won't pop open without some force as expected.
As others have noted, you will need to put something in the bottom to silence the rounds from making noise as you move around. Not bad or loud, but enough here and there you'll want to cushion the bottom a bit. That's the only downside I can see. It looks good and no one would know the difference unless up close. And yes, your standard speed-loader bullet holders will fit if you have a bunch around and just grab a couple on your way out the door. No worries. This speed loader will probably be the last one you buy. Toss it in the drawer until next year of that's the case and not give 'em a second thought until then.
If your using these for every day duty, again it'll probably be the last one you buy. It'll out last any leather and look good on your belt without question. I was skeptical at first but now that I've purchased them I'm pleased. Was a good investment all around.
Mar 09, 2022
Don't let pic throw you...
Pic #1 is distorted so don't be mislead. It's NOT wide. Pic #2 is more like it. It's your run of the mill typical solo seat front mounting bracket. It IS good quality and heavy though. Not thin and cheesy like the stamped imports are. Powder coated, not painted. As pictured. Supply your own bushing's as needed for tank mount. All you get is the bracket. It's expensive as these brackets go, but your paying for the quality heavy steel and powder coating. Should last a looong time.