WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?

The Boden Essential is a true .strandberg* instrument with all the key features that has made it an electric guitar icon of the 21st century: lightweight headless design and ergonomics, EndurNeck profile, .strandberg* EGS hardware, and a unique sonic character that is balanced and versatile. It is also the most affordable .strandberg* instrument to date and will appeal to casual guitar playing hobbyists as well as the most experienced pro players. It is a .strandberg* that can be played and enjoyed by guitarists of all stripes – from aspiring students to serious gigging musicians.

FEATURES:

-Lightweight, headless ergonomics design

-Unique sonic character that is balanced and versatile

-Patented EndurNeck keeps the fretting hand and wrist in a more natural position

-New EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine adjustments easier than ever

-Set of .strandberg*designed custom OEM pickups

-Unique 5Way Switching system provides singlecoil and humbucker tones

-Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves

-1Piece Roasted Maple Neck

-Rosewood Fretboard with EndurNeck profile

-Gig back included

WHAT DOES IT DO?

True to the .strandberg* heritage, the Boden Essential is a lightweight electric guitar with the acclaimed ergonomic features to keep you playing for longer and without fatigue. The patented EndurNeck keeps your fretting hand and wrist in a more natural position up and down the neck and the lightweight design keeps the instrument balanced in both sitting and standing positions. The reduced weight is also easy on your shoulders and back, allowing you to enjoy the experience of playing and making music for longer periods of time than “standard” electric guitars. The new EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine adjustments easier than ever and all these features combine to produce an instrument that is light, comfortable, resonant, and easy to use. This sound is then captured by a set of .strandberg*designed custom OEM pickups to provide a plethora of both humbucker and singlecoil sounds to cover all musical genres and playing styles.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Boden Essential is for all electric guitar players who are interested in a modern stateoftheart electric guitar with innovative ergonomic features that can cover virtually any musical genre and playing style. It is also for the openminded and forwardlooking musician who is willing to try something different that is also practical and logical. It is for all players who seek an organic and balanced sound that will inspire them to focus on the music and be more creative.

SPECIFICATIONS

Assembly: BoltOn Construction with sculpted neck joint heel

Body Wood: Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves

Available Finishes: Black Granite, Astro Dust, Elemental Blue satin Acrylic

Body Width: 315 mm (12.4″)

Full Length: 800 mm (31.5”)

Body Thickness: 42 mm (1.65″)

Scale Length: Straight 25.5”

String Spread at Nut: 35 mm (1.38”)

String Spacing at Bridge: 10.5 mm (.41″)

Approximate weight: 2.15kg (4.7 lbs)

Manufactured in: Indonesia

Bridge & String Locks:  .strandberg* EGS Arc cast zink fixed bridge & string locks

Hardware: Black

Inlays: Glowinthedark face inlays and side dot

Neck: Roasted onepiece Maple

Neck Shape: EndurNeck Profile

Fretboard: Rosewood

Fretboard Radius: 20”

Frets: 24, DHP Stainless Steel Fretwire

Strings: D’Addario NYXL 1046

Case/Bag: .strandberg* Essential Gig Bag included

Accessories: Allen Key Kit Included

Neck Pickup: .strandberg* custom OEM neck humbucker

Bridge Pickup: .strandberg* custom OEM bridge humbucker

Controls: Master Volume + Master Tone

5Way Pickup Selector:

-1. Bridge Series Humbucking

-2. Bridge Series Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil

-3. (Bridge Series Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil in parallel) in series with Neck Inner Coil

-4. Neck Inner Coil

-5. Neck Series Humbucking