According to Guitarplayer.com Elvis Presley’s ‘Comeback Special’ Hagstrom Viking II sold for $625,000 at an auction run by GWS in 2021.
A Piece of Elvis Presley’s History
The 1968 Comeback Special was a pivotal moment in Elvis Presley’s career. After years of focusing on Hollywood films, he returned to his roots with a powerful and electrifying performance. The special was a ratings smash and helped to reignite Elvis’s career.
The Hagstrom V-2 guitar was Elvis’s choice of instrument for the special. The sleek, Swedish-made guitar was known for its unique sound and design. Elvis’s use of the Hagstrom V-2 helped to popularize the guitar among rock and roll musicians.
