Which of these guitars should I get?

[Aristatertotle]

So I'm working 72 hour weeks until some Union workers stop striking which means I've got money (and the go ahead for my wife) to get a new guitar! I'm going to get a semi-hollowbody and I think I've narrowed it down to either an Ibanez AS93 or one of the reissue Hagstrom Vikings based on reviews.

Naturally neither of the SamAsh's or the guitar centers in town have either. Womp. Has anyone played both and would be able to chime in? Also open to other suggestions for a semi-hollow in the sub $700ish range.

[blearyeyes]

I bought the Ibanez:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AS93VLS

This one has mismatched grain on the front. The one I got was perfect and I didn't have to set it up. Played perfect outta the box and looks beautiful. I'm super picky when it comes to intonation and action. I might have been lucky but the Ibanez AS93 is a good guitar.

The problem you have is the Hagstrom looks good and they have a good rep. Never seen one in person or played one though but I bet you would be happy either way.. Really it depends on the tree. 

[blearyeyes]

here's a used Hag:

http://www.musicgoroundgreenfield.com/p/431071/used-hagstrom-viking-deluxe-semi-hollow-electric-guitar-cherry-sunburst