Yes, I played one of these back in the 70's and it has always stuck in my mind as being one of the nicest guitars I have ever played. Brand new out of the case the action was fantastic, nice and low with no fret buzzing or any other problems. Far better action than any Fender or Gibson from that era straight out of the case that is !!
I think it was one similar to this;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Original-1970s-Hagstrom-Swede-Electric-Guitar-Sounds-Plays-Great-/370633658984?pt=Guitar&hash=item564b7cd268

I don't know how well setup they come these days but I would say they would be worth a look !!!

These guitars look awesome!

Here's the one I'd like:

http://www.hagstromguitars.eu/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=62&category_id=16&Itemid=9

I read a review of the Swede (Or Super Swede, can't remember) a long while back.

The reviewer stated that they are decent guitars at a good price. I even looked at importing one a while ago.

These are awesome. Kinda Strat meets SG:

http://www.hagstromguitars.eu/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=category&Itemid=9

I'm seriously looking at the Viking Deluxe. Can anybody comment on who might possibly be willing to import or how I could do it myself?

Try Thomann (http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html) they have a half dozen Viking Deluxes listed and ship to SA.

Alan Ratcliffe wrote: Try Thomann (http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html) they have a half dozen Viking Deluxes listed and ship to SA.

Thanks Alan!

Their shipping is very, very reasonable.

Those guitars look fantastic! I must say, this forum is opening my eyes to more and more good guitars, up until recently I thought a guitar HAD to be a major brand (ibanez, fender, gibson etc) or it wasn't worth it

Alan Ratcliffe wrote: Try Thomann (http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html) they have a half dozen Viking Deluxes listed and ship to SA.

I know I may be deviating a little here, but when you order from a place like that, is there extra import tax and stuff that you have to pay once its landed on our side?

You pay Thomann shipping and you pay SARS the VAT (14%). No other duties on musical instruments. If a courier company (like UPS or FedEx) is used for delivery, they may have processing fees and a few other fees, but relatively small amounts.

Yes the Hagstrom Super Swede is still on my wishlist...