This is my first strandberg and it just showed up. I’m already pretty smitten with it but since it’s b stock I’m wondering a few things. Mainly the nut. I’m wondering if this is what makes it b stock, or if this is typical. It kind of looks like the nut slots aren’t aligned properly and the nut slot is too wide. Is this normal?
Otherwise I’m loving it…
This is my first Strandberg, I absolutely love it. It's just so effortless to pick up. Feels more comfortable to play than any guitar I've had before.
The only thing I'm missing is headstock tuner. I have Daddario micro headstock tuner and another one by Fender but they dont fit Strandbergs little headpiece. Any recommendations for a clip on tuner that fits Strandbergs?
I've got a 7 string Prog, and I'm not a huge fan of the trem, it feels clunky to me and not very smooth.
Conversely, I have a Charvel with the Gotoh 510 and it is magnificent. I also like Floyds.
Anyone who has or has tried an N2.6T, can you provide some insight into how these trems compare?
Thanks!
Testing the waters on an absolute unicorn of a guitar. This is a pure feeler and I am in no rush to move it. I have only had this beautiful thing a few days, and while I am in deep like with it, I am not quite in love yet. I am not the shred God type and don't see myself using this thing to its full potential no matter how awesome it is. If the right deal does not pop up, I will happily keep it in the collection. This is a true collector piece for a hardcore Strandberg or Scar Symmetry fan.
**Conformation from both Per and Scar Symmetry in photos, also my Facebook seller rating as well**
Serious inquiries only. Lowballers will be politely ignored. PM me to discuss cash or trade offers... Price is OBO and will include fully insured shipping USA and Canada add 60 for EU
The Specs:
2017 Red/Black Swirl finish (1 of only 8 in existence)
Solid basswood body with a uniform 25.5 inch scale (no multiscale here)
EndurNeck profile, carved slightly rounder than standard
24 True Temperament stainless steel frets for perfect intonation
Husk built by the Yako factory and shipped directly to Sweden for the final finish and premium TT fretwork
Condition and Whats Included:
Meticulous, like new condition, with the exception of some scuffing on the pickguard from playing.
Original Strandberg gig bag and factory tools
Scar Symmetry case candy and tour laminate (minus guitar picks)
Exclusive memorabilia signed by Per Nilsson himself
Trade Interests:
Prefer cash plus trade but will entertain all. I am mainly looking for baritone and multiscale 6, 7, or maybe 8 string guitars, as well as high end boutique builds.
Brands I am into: Mayones, Tom Anderson, James Tyler, ESP, Ibanez, Ormsby, GoC, Skervesen, Vandermeij, Balaguer, or high end custom things.
4425.00 obo
What pickups would you recommend for a Boden Essential?
I’m mainly looking to swap them for aesthetics. I really want a set of shiny gold pickups. That said, I’d still like them to sound great.
I mostly play metal, but I also enjoy clean tones, so something versatile would be ideal. I’m pretty new to pickups and don’t really know where to start.
Any recommendations for a good all-around set that comes in gold?
Thanks!!!
I have two strandbergs that I got used that didn’t come with magnets for the NX tool. One came without the tool altogether. I haven’t seen the magnets or the tools available for purchase on the website. I’m wondering if anyone knows where to buy magnets that would be the same/similar to the ones included with the tools, or where to get more of the tools? Thanks!
Did you guys knew that Plini edition has n2.6T?
I know some of you like n2, some are not.
But why they haven't even post video of Plini N2? I'm considering buying one.
Third time's the charm, swapped the bridge pickup from a DiMarzio D Sonic to a Seymour Duncan Jupiter Rails, and what a difference. Much better cleans, thick but articulated, much better chugs and leads all around, very happy with this swap, will probably leave it like this. Very evenly matches the Hot Rails Tele in neck, got the push pull as a series-parallel for the neck and it gives great cleans/thinner tones, middle position plus parallel neck is very full and articulate.
All in all very happy, and the cherry on top is they look killer in all black bobbins and rails.
Boden Standard N2.6 in Transformative Teal just came in today! You hear so many things about the qc on some strandbergs so I’ve been a bit worried. This thing arrived immaculate and perfectly in tune and intonated!
I was a little intimidated by the slanted frets since my other Boden was an essential, but I adapted really quick. Really liking the Sentient/Pegasus pickups as well. I plan to eventually install a coil tap to get even more sounds out of them.
EDIT: I’d prefer something without a body pack that needs to be clipped on somewhere since I don’t always wear a strap when I play at home.
I’m wondering what kind of wireless system, if any, people use with their Bodens. I have a Fishman Airlock set that I use with my other (standard S-style) guitars and basses, but its size, and the position of the input jack on my Pitch Black Singularity NX7, make it extremely awkward to use.
Basically, it’ll work, but it sticks out at such a weird angle that it hits my body/legs constantly and I’m worried it’ll eventually ruin the input by getting banged around all the time or breaking off and leaving the metal part of the plug stuck in the jackhole (ha ha, jackhole!). At the very least, it’ll scratch the hell out of the guitar body around the input jack.
I know guitars are made to be played and develop dings over time, but I don’t want to abuse the crap out of it needlessly when I could sub in some different gear to extend the life — and looks — of what is otherwise a ridiculously comfortable and well-designed guitar.
For reference, the link below is the one I currently use. You can see that it has two pivot points, and none of the angles I’ve tried have come anywhere close to solving the problem. It’s a great piece of kit for more standard jack placements, so I’m not knocking it — it just doesn’t work well with Strandbergs.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AirLock--fishman-airlock-wireless-instrument-system
P.S. I was originally going to title this post “Help Me Jack It Wirelessly!” so feel free to go off in the comments. 😂
I got this brand new last month, and it’s been perfect, then I grabbed it today and it started doing this… any idea what’s causing it or how to fix it? this was not happening last night, I haven’t changed anything
What. A. Machine. Holy f**k! I was expecting a lot and was not disappointed. My first strandberg and it is already transformative to my playing, even after a mere hour of playing today. The guitar arrived in perfect condition, the neck is a dream, the pickups sound amazing through both real amp (Marshall 30th Anniversary Head) and modeler (TONEX with custom Fryette Deliverance amp captures and IRs)… I guess I‘ve found „The One“ 😈🤘🏻(I do still love my Jacksons and Solar though).
Using a Split-MIDI setup sounding Picked Bass and Vibraphone to explore “Stella by Starlight” on my Strandberg MIDI Guitar “The Chameleon.” This incredible axe is an absolute joy to play. Much gratitude to the Strandberg and Jamstik teams for their collaboration. Cheers! — SAL
SoundSlice transcription, tablature, and fingerings: https://www.soundslice.com/slices/k-Rbc/
The man himself is hosting a session.
He’s truly one of Swedens best player ever.
Hi! I'm interested in the new Standard NX2.6T I've currently got a b stock Essential and was so happy with the value and state of the guitar when I got it that I'm hoping to pick up a NX2.6T as b-stock as well. I know it's a relatively new release - has there already been a run of them available as b stock? Is there historical precedent we can look to to estimate when it might be available that way?
I'm in the US in case that matters.
Thanks!
Just traded in my nash s57 for this thing trying to get it to stay tuned and play well but my travel setup is a little subpar
I’m trying to achieve a specific wiring scheme and could use some help.
I have a Strandberg Boden Original N2 that sports a pair of “Power:d by Fishman” pickups; effectively, they’re a custom Fluence model made for Strandberg.
First pic is the wiring diagram (better viewed here as PDF); second pic is of the bridge pickup with the pins marked.
Goal:
I want to keep the wiring scheme as listed on the PDF, but want to replace the volume pot with a push/pull that would activate the bridge’s Voice 3 Outer Coil in positions 1 & 3. So, I want to add <pos.1 pull = bridge V3 outer coil> and <pos. 3 pull = bridge + neck V3 outer coils)
My understanding is that grounding any of the pins from the right harness (the V2 and V3 pins) activates that function. Note that the bridge’s white wire from the right harness (V3 outer coil) is not in use in Strandberg’s default scheme; there are therefore no positions that use the bridge’s Voice 3 outer coil function.
So, I believe that if I connect the bridge’s “V3 outer coil” white wire to a volume push/pull so that it’s grounded when pulled, that will effectively do what I want with the default positions 1 & 3, since they both have the bridge active.
So far, does that sound right?
The thing preventing me from simply testing it out is: what happens then in position 2? As the wiring diagram shows, the bridge’s yellow wire (V3 inner coil) is connected to the Schaller Megaswitch’s N tab, which grounds that connection in pos. 2. If the bridge’s V3 inner coil function is already active in pos. 2, what then happens when the volume pot is pulled, activating the freshly connected bridge V3 outer coil?
Do the V3 inner & outer coils stack? Do they cancel each other out? Does the pickup blow up?
Thank you in advance to anyone who can shed light on this!
Hi guys. Just wanted to check in if its a good idea before blocking off my trem with playing cards. Mark the excess and cut the cards into half breadth wise to create a snug fit. I basically want to block it both ways and turn my strandberg fusion nx into a fixed bridge. After finding the right amount of cards, my idea is to secure it with tape and just block off the trem so that it can't be dove or pulled back.
- Is this a bad idea?
- Do I keep or remove the springs once it is secure
There are no luthiers near my area. Please don't suggest taking it to a professional as there are none.
Not too major but can definitely feel it, and looks a bit rubbish. Wondering if it’s feasible to have repaired, and if I can invoice the furry devil.