r/strandbergguitars

Just got my first Strandberg, had been looking for a while when this one popped up at a great price. It seems this model doesn't get talked about much, I was searching the internet high and low for reviews and chat about this one, and did not find much (the Salen Jazz has a lot more info online about it, yet I heard it was the worst selling model...). Was super impressed with the tone straight away, though was surprised by the big volume difference between humbucking and split coil. A lot of versatility in the tones though, fat humbucking sounds and almost strat like single coil tones are both available, and I really didn't expect to love the pickups as much as I do. The enduraneck feels great, no problems adapting to it, upper fret access is not quite as good as expected, but the birdseye maple looks sick. Tuning is a bit painful due to not being able to turn the tuners without moving the tremolo a bit which then throws off the tuner. Fairly minor issue, but wouldn't want to be doing a fast on-stage tune up on this. The tuners themselves are a bit fiddly to grab and turn, but the guitar tends to stay in tune very well (it arrived after 5 days of shipping in perfect tune). My only other issue is in a house full of guitar stands this won't sit on any of them nicely! Ordered the neck adapter off Etsy so I can hang it. Next step is to adjust the intonation a little, haven't even looked up how that works yet. Overall I'm very happy with the purchase so far!

My first foray into the headless/strandberg world. It's pretty incredible. Alright, I'ma go back to playing.

I’ve got a Boden original 6 from a couple years back, been gigging with it pretty consistently for 4ish years, recently the volume pot stopped turning the volume down when turned and buzzes like hell with gain.
A friend pointed out it’s probably a grounding isssue.

i’m struggling to find information on where precisely it leads from the control hole and where i need to attach it for it to be resolved before i take the whole thing apart.

It’s a fixed bridge boden 6 original i’ve attached some pictures.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

I bought a b-stock boden essential 6 off reverb and noticed two areas around the neck with small cracks. They aren't easy to see unless you're in the correct light and are pretty small. I'm still within the 30 day return policy. The strandberg rep I've exchanged messages with on reverb says these are finish cracks and he doesn't expect them to get worse with time. I'm completely ok with cosmetic imperfections and expected that given this is b-stock, but would want to return/exchange the guitar if these are cracks in the wood that may get worse over time with constant sting tension. Does anyone have any advice or knowledge in this area? Do you think these are simply cracks in the finish? I really love the guitar and would rather just keep it, given that the structural integrity isn't compromised. Any help appreciated!

Post your high quality Strandbergs in here!

Lots of questions on quality recently. Couple of these ones are high quality b stocks. I swapped the pickups in the essential myself for aesthetics. The pickup install I did is of questionable quality but the strings vibrate when you hit them so everything in working order.

In the picture(confirmed all high quality by me and my guitar tech):
Boden Original N2.6T Black Denim Burst
Boden Standard N2.7 Satin Black
Boden Standard N2.6 Teal Metallic
Boden Essential Coral Pink
Boden Metal NX 6 Blood Red

Hope to see more high quality Strandbergs in the comments.

My first .strandberg*! And she’s a stunner!!

My first Strandberg. I have 25 guitars of other standard varieties & one Ormsby 7 multi scale. Borrowed a friends Strandberg multi scale, original 7 string anniversary edition with added fluence pups,  for a month. Couldn't put it down. Purchased the Per Nilsson NX7. Had the guitar for a few days and realized the action needed lowering compared to my friend's guitar that was professionally set up. The action was lowered from .65 to .45 on the treble side. Perfect clarity, no buzz and incredibly addicting to play. It's a super fast shredder. I can't say enough about the Lundgren pups. For you metal players, the medium output signature pups are perfect when paired with a high gain amp. I've got two high gain Engls, a Marshall and a Kemper. The Lundgren pickups sound incredible with those amps. The guitar is chimey and resonant, unlike any other guitar that I own. Oh and it's a B-stock from Strandberg reverb store. The only fault I could find is the bridge pickup cavity is a little tight. When raising or lowering, the wood grabs the coil tape of the pickup winding and kind of wrinkles it. Moved it once, don't need to move it again. Other than that, the guitar is flawless for a B-stock. Super Happy. I haven't thought about playing the other 26 guitars since I started playing a Strandberg.

New essential in Future Dusk! I’ve owned an essential before and was always super impressed, however I always returned them because I love multi scale. This time, I think I’ll be keeping it! Love the color. It really pops more in person than photos! I’ve owned 14 strandbergs over the last 5 years. I may have a problem 😂😅

I just got this guitar and I’m loving it. Everything feels very solid, from the neck, fretwork, knobs, electronics, etc. The quality control on this appears to be very good. Also, you can’t really tell in any pictures I’ve seen of this guitar online, but it has a subtle shine and sparkle to it, like snow when the sun hits it. Would highly recommend.

Got this strandberg boden standard n2.8. First time with an extended range guitar and am loving it. Might just get a 7 string too