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Hagstrom built the Alvar as a semi-hollow electric guitar, positioning it within their line as an instrument drawing on the character of the Norse mythological figure after whom it was named. The ALV-BLK-U is finished in Black Gloss.
The Alvar is constructed with a contoured top and a set neck joint. The neck carries Hagstrom's H-Expander™ truss rod system and a 15" radius Resinator™ fingerboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets, pearloid block inlays, and a 43 mm GraphTech Black Tusq XL nut. A 24.75" scale length governs string tension. Two Hagstrom HJ-50 AlNiCo-5 humbuckers with chrome-plated covers are selected via a 3-way toggle switch, with independent volume and tone controls for each pickup incorporating an R/C circuit. The bridge is a long-travel tune-o-matic paired with a Hagstrom trapeze tailpiece; tuning is handled by Hagstrom-design 18:1 ratio keys. The guitar ships strung with D'Addario 10-46s. Compatible case and bag options are the C54 and E24 respectively.
Owners seeking setup adjustments, hardware replacements, or compatible parts for the tune-o-matic bridge, trapeze tailpiece, or nut should consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier.
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