Essentials

This is a NAMM '24 release by Strandberg; the Boden Essential. This is the most affordable (USD999) Strandberg & the immediate cost-related feature here is the absence of tilted / fanned frets. Pickups are also economy models but the manufacturer promises good results (tone-wise). There are currently no Strandberg distributors here. Davis GMC used to have the Japanese models in store but they are not bringing in any this time. Of course, if you are not a fan of headless guitars, do steer clear.

Pic: Strandberg

Salen

New Plini signature guitar by Strandberg - Salen NX6.

If your finances are not helping your aspirations, then this Acepro interpretation might be your thing.

Pics: Strandberg / Aliexpress

 

Meliora

Pic: Strandberg IG

Latest from the ergonomic landmark brand, Strandberg - Boden Meliora. Essentially a solid center part with a skeletal wing frame. Sounds familiar?

Pic: Yamaha

Yamaha Silent guitar was there before & done that. OK, so theirs was an acoustic take but what goes round, comes round.

Been there

Reflecting on the recent Ibanez Axe Design Lab treatment (2023), the SML721 is nothing new. Strandberg was there before. As you can see from the images above, both the Ibanez & Strandberg sport a 25.5" scale length at the bass side & 25" at the treble side. Of course, Ibanez proved to the world they could do it for much le$$er.

Ditto the 27-fret RGA622XH; ESP was there. Not trying to dis the new ADL stuff but these excitable models had been done before. Maybe Ibanez thinks it's a good time to re-visit such concepts now.

Pics: Ibanez, ESP, Strandberg

Strandberg V-BDN

This is a Strandberg Boden guitar. It's one of those elite headless entity you'd not regret investing in. That body shape is acquired taste but it doesn't get in the way of playing comfort & that cut away offers so much upper fret reach. In a recent collaboration with BOSS, a V-BDN model was conceived (this particular model here) with technological enhancements, namely incorporating BOSS' V-Guitar technology. You get a voicing simulator, detuning patches & pickups simulation among others. Coupled with an awesome guitar of this ilk, it should be an achievement.

Not to kill the early enthusiasm but if it's the technology you are after, there are other more affordable takes (check out how much a Boden retails for at Davis GMC & factor in this technology into the price tag), namely from the Fender & Vox camps, to consider. 

Anyway, to show you the extent of the instrument's capabilities, here's maestro Alex Hutchings in action with one; he's a BOSS ambassador, he definitely knows what he's doing. 

Happy Monday everyone, have a good week ahead 😆