Description

The .strandberg* Boden Essential 6 Tremolo in Dune takes the hugely popular Essential platform and adds the expressive power of the new Arc TILT tremolo system. Lightweight, perfectly balanced and incredibly comfortable, it is built as a no-nonsense performance tool that covers everything from tight modern rhythm work to fluid lead playing and articulate cleans. Combining the ergonomic Boden design with a straight 25.5″ scale, roasted maple neck and .strandberg* Custom humbuckers, the Essential 6 Trem delivers a familiar feel with a distinctly modern edge. Whether you are a session player needing maximum versatility or a contemporary guitarist looking for a reliable main instrument, this guitar is designed to stay out of your way and let you focus entirely on your playing. The Arc TILT tremolo bridge opens up a wide range of pitch effects while maintaining tuning stability and a direct, responsive feel under the picking hand. Paired with the EndurNeck profile and a fast 20″ radius rosewood fretboard, you get an instrument that encourages accurate technique, reduces fatigue and makes demanding parts feel more natural. With a carefully voiced H H pickup set and a highly flexible 5 way switch, the Boden Essential 6 Trem moves effortlessly between punchy rock tones, tight modern gain sounds and open, sparkling cleans. Add in the compact body, low overall weight and included Essential Gig Bag, and you have a guitar that is as practical on the road as it is inspiring in the studio. Arc TILT Tremolo Performance The Arc TILT 6 string tremolo bridge provides smooth, controllable pitch modulation with a direct, immediate feel. Its design helps maintain tuning stability while allowing everything from subtle vibrato to more dramatic tremolo effects, giving you expressive freedom without sacrificing precision. EndurNeck Ergonomics The patented EndurNeck profile is engineered to support a more relaxed, efficient hand position across the entire neck. By subtly guiding your thumb and fingers, it can reduce strain, improve accuracy and make extended playing sessions more comfortable, especially for technically demanding styles. Versatile .strandberg* Custom Pickups The .strandberg* 6 string Hum Hot bridge and Hum Vintage neck pickups are voiced to cover a wide tonal spectrum, from tight, focused drive to warm, articulate cleans. Combined with the 5 way selector and coil split combinations, you can quickly access everything from full humbucking power to more single coil like clarity. Lightweight, Compact Design With its compact body shape and low overall weight of around 2.3 kg, the Boden Essential 6 Trem is easy on your shoulders and perfectly suited to long rehearsals, gigs and travel. The balanced design sits naturally whether you play seated or standing, helping you maintain consistent technique in any situation.Key Features Arc TILT 6 String Tremolo Bridge – The Arc TILT tremolo delivers smooth, precise pitch control with a solid, connected feel under the hand. It is designed to offer expressive vibrato and dive effects while helping to keep tuning stable, making it ideal for modern lead work and dynamic rhythm playing. EndurNeck Roasted Maple Neck – The roasted maple EndurNeck combines stability and resonance with a unique ergonomic profile. The result is a neck that feels fast yet supportive, encouraging better technique and reducing fatigue during long sets or practice sessions. .strandberg* Custom H H Electronics – A Hum Hot bridge pickup and Hum Vintage neck pickup provide a powerful yet nuanced voice. The 5 way selector unlocks multiple coil combinations, giving you everything from tight, high gain rhythm tones to open, expressive cleans without changing guitars. Ultra Lightweight, Gig Ready Construction – Weighing approximately 5 lbs and supplied with a .strandberg* Essential Gig Bag and Guitar Tool Kit, this instrument is built for players who are constantly on the move. The compact body and thoughtful hardware layout make it a pra…