Hagstrom Alvar WCT
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Hagstrom
Alvar WCT
Product Info
Article Number:
464298
Brand:
Hagstrom
Model:
Alvar WCT
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Alvar WCT is a seriously cool semi-acoustic. It’s got a really nice, full tone thanks to that laminated maple and those hot humbuckers. This is perfect for players looking for a versatile instrument with a vintage vibe and a comfortable feel, especially those into blues, rock, or even some lighter jazz.
Product Description
- Hagstrom Alvar WCT
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Laminated maple
- Body: Small semi-holllow with continuous sustain block
- Neck: Canadian maple
- Fretboard: Resinator
- Fretboard inlays: Pearloid block
- Nut: Graph Tech black TUSQ XL
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Frets: 22 Medium
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2x HJ humbuckers
- 3-Way switch
- Controls: 2 Volume
- 2 Tone
- Machine heads: Hagstrom designed
- Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom trapeze tailpiece
- Strings: D'Addario EXP 110 010-046 (Article Nr: #244774#)
- Finish: Wild Cherry Transparent
PROS
- • Laminated maple body provides a warm, resonant tone with surprising sustain
- • HJ humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate sound, great for rock and blues
- • Canadian maple neck offers excellent playability and stability
- • Long Travel Tune-O-Matic bridge enhances tuning stability and intonation
CONS
- • Resinator fretboard, while durable, lacks the feel of a traditional wood fretboard
- • Wild Cherry Transparent finish might not appeal to everyone’s aesthetic preferences
- • Semi-hollow body construction can be prone to feedback at higher volumes
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated maple with continuous sustain block
Neck Material
Canadian maple
Fingerboard
Resinator
Pickups
2x HJ humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom trapeze tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's durable and resistant to wear, but the feel is a bit different than rosewood or ebony – some players prefer traditional wood.
Yes, they are designed to deliver a strong signal with plenty of punch and sustain, well-suited for driven amp tones.
While it adds resonance, it can be prone to feedback at higher volumes; careful amp placement and EQ adjustments are recommended.
