Bought this guitar and have rarely played it, a "case queen" if you will. I couldn't find a blemish at all on it. the back of the guitar has some "dust" from the microfiber cloth I used to get rid of finger print smudges. Just thinning the herd! More information about this model

Fluence Modern active pickups

The Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition's Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups deliver the most sought-after humbucking tones under the sun, from hard rock high-gain to modern molten metal. Unlike most wire-wound models, Fluence Modern pickups manage to perfect the modern humbucker sound without noise or inductance issues. Each pickup employs different magnet types (neck: alnico; bridge: ceramic), making it easy to dial in the right punch, heat, and sustain for your preferred style of music. On top of that, you get a 2-way voicing switch to unlock two distinct sets of tones, along with a "split-coil" mode to access classic single-coil chime and zing.

Pickup positions:

• Position 1: bridge pickup
• Position 2: bridge + neck pickups (parallel)
• Position 3: neck pickup
• Master volume push-pull: split-coil mode
• Master tone push-pull: voicing 1/2

Chambered maple/basswood body

For the Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition's body, Strandberg went with a classic cocktail of basswood and maple, with chambering to reduce weight and increase acoustic resonance. This classic wood combo has been favored by custom guitar builders and world-class guitarists alike. The warmth of the chambered basswood is complemented by the maturity of the 1/4-inch solid maple cap, supplying both brightness and output when plugged in and sustain you can feel in your fretting hand. Even better, this axe's comfortable carry weight means you won't be dragged down as the night rolls on. When seated, the Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition's ergonomically contoured body increases playing comfort in multiple positions.

Balanced headless design

The Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition's headless design removes mass from the headstock for lower weight and improved balance, so you can play marathon sets in total comfort. On the other end, Strandberg's custom bridge hardware makes an important contribution to the tone of the instrument. Made of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, the EGS Series 7 bridge's tight component coupling ensures that all the strings' vibrations are optimally transferred to the tonewoods.

Unique EndurNeck profile

Strandberg's guitars are built to feel great — that's why they're played by some of the biggest names in music today. When you play the Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition for the first time, the first thing you'll notice is the shape of the neck. Strandberg's patented EndurNeck has a rear-shifted trapezoid shape that is reinforced with carbon fiber. This headless neck is incredibly comfortable and stable, and it facilitates a more relaxed grip that helps to reduce playing injuries.

Multi-scale Richlite fingerboard

The fingerboard of a Strandberg is instantly recognizable for its multi-scale configuration. A multi-scale fingerboard assigns each string its own scale length. This allows low strings to intonate better at high tension and makes bending high strings a breeze. The Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition's EndurNeck is capped by a 20-inch-radius Richlite fretboard with a 26.25–28-inch scale length. And its 24 jumbo frets are made from stainless steel — a favorite fret material around Sweetwater for its amazing resistance to wear over time.