Hagstrom Viking ser # 713338

by mark 3
(Schenectady,ny,usa)

I would like to know the manufacture date and approx. value. Also I have questions on the tail piece and vibrato,I have never seen a hag with this style Tail & bar. Wish I had a picture.

ANSWER

Hello, Mark 3--

Hagstrom does not provide a guide to specific serial numbers--only general batch numbers, which are the first three numbers. 713 would be in the late 60's-early 70's.

Does it have 6 in line or 3 on a side tuners? The tail piece could be the original Hagstrom Bigsby, which would add about $50. to the value of the guitar.

If it has 6 inline, it is the Viking I and the values are:

Mint $750
Exc.+$600
Exc.$500
Avg.+ $400
Avg.$275
General $150

If it has 3 on a side, it is a Viking I-N:

$1,000
$850
$700
$600
$450
$300

One More possibility--if it has three on a side and a floral design on the headstock, it is ma Viking:

$850
$750
$650
$550
$350
$250

Hope this helps-

Lynne