Hagstrom Viking Black 2003

Originally an accordion manufacturer, Hagstrom started making guitars and basses in Sweden starting in the late '50s. The semi-hollowbody Viking is one of Hagstrom's more widely played models. Hagstrom closed its doors in 1983, but the brand was revived with Asian-built guitars starting in 2004. 

Years of Production: 1965 - 1975, 1978 - 1979, 2004 - present

Body Style: Double cutaway semi-hollowbody

Design Elements: Dot inlays, two humbucker pickups, four control knob, bolt-on neck, bound F-holes

Notable Hagstrom Players: Kurt Cobain, Frank Zappa, Dave Gregory