Hagstrom Alv-blk Alvar Electric Guitar - Black Gloss

Within Norse Mythology of millennia far past, the warrior-elf god Alvar was a distinguished mighty warrior. As legend tells us, Alvar held a storm of emotion within his calm exterior, and was the perfect role model as a true best friend that could always be relied upon.Hagstrom Guitars proudly present the Hagstrom Alvar, the smaller brother of the Hagstrom Viking which perfectly lives up to its Norse origins as the Elf Warrior. A true best friend and fellow fighting companion.This semi-hollow bodied instrument in its petite body size, will be a perfect match for players searching for a semi-hollow in a smaller compact form. While it shares so many elements of its larger bodied sibling, the Alvar is a reigning force despite its diminutive proportions and elements. Specification MaterialPly MapleTopContouredStyleSemi-HollowJointSet NeckMaterialCanadian Hard MapleTruss RodH-ExpanderMaterialResinatorRadius15-inchInlaysPearloid BlockFrets22 Medium JumboScale Length24.75-inch (628.65 mm)NutGraphTech Black Tusq XLNut Width43 mmPickups2 x Hagstrom HJ-50, AlNiCo-5 Humbucker, Chrome Plated CoverPickup Selector3-Way Toggle SwitchControls2 x Volume (R/C Circuit) / 2 x ToneBridgeLong Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Trapeze Tail PieceTuning KeysHagstrom Design 18:1StringsD'Addario (10-46)H-ExpanderAll Hagstrom electric guitars and basses include our patented H-Expander truss rod. Providing tension at both ends and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet light-weight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors that were instrumental in earning Hagstrom its reputation as the worlds fastest playing guitar. The H-Expander truss rod not only provides ultimate neck stability, but it also contributes to Hagstroms unique tone. Longer sustain and a round attack are some of the sonic characteristics the H-Expander adds to the tonal essence of Hagstrom.Machine HeadsHagstrom models use 18:1 or 15:1 gear ratio machine heads based on our own designs to insure accurate tuning. Viking and HB series basses feature machine heads with a 17:1 gear ratio.Resinator WoodResinator wood is a wood composite material that is both more uniform in density and more stable than any standard wood product. These characteristics eliminate dead spots or wolf tones sometimes associated with conventional wood fingerboards. Resinator wood has an articulate sound similar to high quality ebony, but without any of the problems associated with ebony. It provides a stable and clear tone, and also adds higher overtones and harmonics which uniquely detail each note. Like our H-Expander truss rod, Resinator wood is a major contributor to the distinctive Hagstrom tone.Set NeckHagstrom uses a variety of different neck joints throughout our range. Our set-neck recipe is the classic and time-tested Mortise and Tenon joint, a design that most efficiently transfers string energy from neck to body, and can often only be found on more expensive custom