Description
The Boden Essential delivers everything that’s made Strandberg one of the most innovative guitar brands around, but at their most accessible price point yet. You still get the full Boden experience, including the iconic EndurNeck profile, low weight, superb balance, plus a huge range of versatile tones. And it also features Strandberg’s proprietary Arc hardware, offering rock-solid reliability and intuitive operation whether you’re a student-level player or a seasoned pro. Why go headless? Headless guitars may have first appeared back in the ’80s, but they’re enjoying a big resurgence and for good reason. By removing the traditional headstock, headless electric guitars become more compact, lighter and easier to carry around without sacrificing scale length or playability. They’re also incredibly comfy thanks to their ergonomic designs, making long practice sessions and demanding gigs far less tiring. Lightweight solid Meranti body The Strandberg Boden Essential 6 guitar’s solid Meranti body keeps weight to a minimum while delivering a focused, punchy voice with strong midrange character. As well as being lightweight and resonant, it’s a sustainably sourced material too — making it a practical choice both sonically and environmentally. Roasted Maple EndurNeck The EndurNeck profile is arguably what Strandberg guitars are best known for, designed to promote a more natural playing position and help reduce fatigue. For the Essential series, Strandberg opted for a one-piece roasted Maple neck that’s stable, durable and supremely comfortable in the hand. While it’s a simpler construction than the multi-piece necks found on higher-end models, it still delivers all the ergonomic benefits that have made the EndurNeck a game-changer for players around the world. EGS ARC Hardware The EGS Arc bridge system is a Strandberg-exclusive design that’s built with both performance and practicality in mind. Featuring a single-piece zinc baseplate that’s precisely curved to match the fingerboard radius, it provides excellent string alignment and efficient vibration transfer for optimum resonance. Every component has been engineered for strength, straightforward setup adjustments and hassle-free maintenance.Key Features Headless design: Lighter, more compact and perfectly balanced, making it comfortable to play for hours and easy to transport. 24 stainless steel frets: Smooth under the fingers and built to last, giving you years of reliable performance with minimal wear. Strandberg-designed humbuckers: Deliver crystal-clear highs, tight lows and punchy mids with plenty of output for everything from clean tones to high-gain sounds. 5-way pickup switching: Access a wide range of tones, from full-bodied humbucker grunt to crisp single-coil-style sparkle. Included gig bag: Keep your Boden Essential protected whether you’re heading to a rehearsal, gig or simply storing it at home. SpecificationsBody Body Material: Meranti Body Construction: Solid Body Finish: Acrylic Satin Neck Neck Material: Roasted Maple Neck Profile: EndurNeck Neck Construction: Bolt-On Neck Finish: Acrylic Satin Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 20” (508 mm) Fret Type: DHP 28HFS Stainless Steel Number of Frets: 24 Inlays: White Plastic Side Dots: White Plastic Nut Width: 1.65” (42 mm) Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm) Hardware Bridge: Arc 6-String Straight Hardtail String Lock: Arc 6-String Control Knobs: Dome Knurled Hardware Finish: Black Satin Electronics Bridge Pickup: Strandberg 6-String Hum Hot Neck Pickup: Strandberg 6-String Hum Vintage Pickup Configuration: HH Electronics Type: Passive Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Miscellaneous Case: Strandberg Essential Gig Bag Accessories: Guitar Tool Kit Factory Strings: D’Addario NYXL (10-46) Factory Tuning: EADGBE Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
