Hagstrom Alvar Wild Cherry Transparent

As Alvar was also known for having a calm and cool side of his personality, this 6-stringed wonder has the ability to easily “dial down” for cool and calmer moments. If battle insists and a raging fight pursues, he takes up his battle axe and delivers some of the tightest and controlled death blows of mayhem. Sturdy, focused and resistant to feedback at high volumes and excessive gain, this guitar reacts and steps up to the task required. It is surprisingly capable of delivering an onslaught of destruction taking players by pleasant surprise, with all of the power and might that this little beast can dish out.
It’s sleek and slim multi-ply maple body and set maple neck, are key to delivering its sharp attack and long sustain. The dually equipped Hagstrom HJ-50 humbucking pickups transform this cool cat into a raging beast at the flick of a switch.
Our custom equipped RC-Circuit on each independent volume pot helps to keep the Alvar calm and subdued, while turning up the dials summon forth the elf-warlord. Players that have already become acquainted with Alvar have been shocked at is exceptional feel and flexible tonal control, despite its meager size. The Alvar demonstrates its ability to flip from wholesome clean, to full staunch aggression in a heartbeat.

Body

• Material: Ply Maple
• Top: Contoured
• Style: Semi-Hollow

Neck

• Joint: Set Neck
• Material: Canadian Hard Maple
• Truss Rod: H-Expander™

Fingerboard/Nut

• Material: Resinator™
• Radius: 15"
• Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Nut: GraphTech Black Tusq XL
• Nut Width: 43 mm

Electronics

• Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom HJ-50, AlNiCo-5 Humbucker, Chrome Plated Cover
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Controls: 2 x Volume (R/C Circuit) / 2 x Tone

Parts

• Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Trapeze Tail Piece
• Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Design 18:1
• Strings: D'Addario (10-46)