Vintage Hagstrom Viking 12, 1967, 12 String Hollowbody Guitar, Vintage Sunburst
Description:
Serial Number 704397
Weight: 6Lb 10.4 Oz.
Rare! A vintage 1967 Hagstrom Viking 12 (H-12), made in Sweden. It’s a hollow/semi-hollow electric with twin single-coil pickups, sunburst finish, and the classic Hagstrom “H” crest tailpiece. A fairly rare and collectible piece, especially for Hagstrom enthusiasts and vintage 12-string players.
Dialed in and set up in-shop, plays great with no issues. This Viking has set sail across many a stage and has the road wear to prove it! Various finish chips, scrapes, and dings; some headstock nailholes due to he missing hagstrom emblem, repaired crack in back. Missing mounted pickguard, exposed mounting holes. Still in excellent playing condition, a piece of history!
History:
Introduced: mid-1960s, after the standard Viking gained popularity (famously used by Elvis in ’68).
Position: Meant to compete with Gibson ES-335-style guitars, but with Scandinavian flair and a lighter build.
12-string role: Hagstrom marketed the Viking 12 as a jangly companion to the Rickenbacker 12s, but at a more affordable price.
Production: Relatively limited numbers compared to 6-string Vikings, making these moderately rare today.
The stamped plate on the neck heel confirms Hagstrom’s serialized production system. Run “704” aligns with 1967 production, which matches the features here.
Headstock and Tuners
The long, narrow Hagstrom headstock adapted to fit 12 tuners in two vertical rows.
“Made in Sweden” gold lettering on back is period-correct for late ’60s.
Body & Finish
Double-cutaway hollow/semi-hollow body with violin-style f-holes.
Sunburst finish was common on Viking 12s of this era.
White binding around the body and neck.
Pickups & Electronics
Hagstrom single-coil pickups with metal mesh covers, typical of 1965–68 Vikings.
Four knobs (volume/tone per pickup) and a pickup selector toggle.
Tailpiece
The large trapeze tailpiece with the Hagstrom “H” crest and lions is a signature Viking feature.
