Raf - here's the deal with the new Hagstroms. Other people would doubtless have reached the converse opinion. My Viking works for me and my Casino didn't (hence I still own the Viking and sold the Casino). I agree with those who have basically said, 'What's the point in comparison threads like this?' If a guitar works for you.it works for you (irrespective of the name on the headstock).

To be honest, I kind of regret my earlier exuberant post. I have however read very good reviews on the older Hagstrom' date=' '80s or so, but have no hands on experience with those.as I said just from reading. Not at all.at least not the few Hagstroms I've tried.