Strandberg Boden Masvidalien Cosmo Headless Multi-Scale Guitar, Ebony Fretboard

Paul challenged us to come up with a guitar that sounded better than anything else he had played, and this goal was achieved by a single EMG 57 bridge pickup and an active EMG VMC tone control which provide a broad array of great sounds while retaining a minimalistic look that Paul sought.

The Boden ‘Masvidalien Cosmo Edition’ features chambered Swamp Ash body with a Maple top for a superbly balanced and punchy sound and an open pore Poplar Burl veneer top for a dramatic and unique finish, roasted Maple neck with Ebony fretboard accented with his trademark Masvidalien inlay across the fretboard.

What makes it special?

Paul challenged us to come up with a guitar that sounded better than anything else he had played, and this goal was achieved by a single EMG 57 bridge pickup and an active EMG VMC tone control which provide a broad array of great sounds while retaining a minimalistic look that Paul sought.

What does it do?

The Boden ‘Masvidalien Cosmo Edition’ features chambered Swamp Ash body with a Maple top for a superbly balanced and punchy sound and an open pore Poplar Burl veneer top for a dramatic and unique finish, roasted Maple neck with Ebony fretboard accented with his trademark Masvidalien inlay across the fretboard.

“When I first started conversations with Ola about the guitar, words such as ‘effortless’, ‘ease’, ‘elegance’, and ‘versatility’ came to mind. Not only was this captured with the instrument, but it was also taken further. The finished product managed to strike a rare alchemy, where everything from the way it sounds, feels, and appears fell seamlessly into place: the guitar both expresses and is itself an expression.”— Paul Masvidal

Who is it for?

A founding member of Cynic, Paul Masvidal has shaped modern progressive music since the early/mid 90s. The Masvidalien Cosmo model is the second signature model for Paul, and an evolution for both parties, pushing the boundaries of music and guitar making.

The Masvidalien Cosmo i an incredibly versatile instrument for many other musical genres besides prog or metal, despite having a single pickup. Consider it for its minimalism and otherworldly elegance.

Specifications General

• Bolt-On Construction
• Chambered Body with Arm, Torso and Heel Carves
• Space Burst Poplar Burl Veneer over Solid Maple Top
• Swamp Ash Body
• Black Space Burst Satin Polyurethane Finish
• Manufactured in Indonesia
  
  

Hardware

• .strandberg* EGS Series 5 bridge & string locks
• Black Anodized Hardware
• Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
• Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays
  
  

Neck & Frets

• Roasted Maple Neck, Carbon Fiber reinforced
• EndurNeck™ Profile
• Ebony Fretboard
• Masvidalien Signature Inlay
• 20″ Fretboard Radius
• 24 Frets
• Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (57110 for zero-fret)
• D’Addario NYXL 10-46 strings
• Standard tuning EADGBE
  
  

Accessories

• Standard Lightweight Gig Bag included
• Allen Key Kit included
• Collapsible guitar stand optional
• Strap optional
• Deluxe Toolkit optional
  
  

Sonic Profile

• H – Pickup Configuration
• Bridge: EMG 57
• 2-Way Voice Selector
• VMC active tone disengaged
• VMC active tone engaged
• Master Volume
• Master Tone
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Case: Gig Bag
• Instrument Weight: 4.7 lbs