Hagström Viking

It was originally launched in 1965 and was built until it was discontinued in 1979 a few years before Hagström closed down their manufacturing in Sweden.

Al Casey played a Viking II in the orchestra and was asked by producer Bones Howe if Elvis could borrow the guitar for the appearance.

From 1977 to 1978 all guitars featured Schaller machine-head with special butterfly design from Jimmy D´Aquisto.

In 1979 the Viking was discontinued and four years later the Hagström plant in Sweden finally closed its doors.

As of 2004 the Hagström brand has been resurrected and is currently marketing models based on the popular Swedish designs including the Viking.