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    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar

    The Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar brings the iconic, forward-thinking design of the 21st century to a new level of accessibility. This instrument isn’t just a guitar — it’s a gateway to effortless playing, embodying the core features of the .strandberg experience: innovative ergonomics, lightweight design, and a balanced, versatile sound.

    Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking a dependable workhorse or a student ready to invest in a serious instrument, the Boden Essential delivers a playing experience that feels natural, intuitive, and truly inspiring.

    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 The Future of Ergonomics

    The Future of Ergonomics

    This model is built around the philosophy that your instrument should work with you, not against you. By removing the headstock and carefully sculpting the body, the Boden Essential achieves a perfect balance that minimizes strain and fatigue, freeing you to focus entirely on your creativity.

    • Patented EndurNeck Profile: The revolutionary neck shape guides your fretting hand into a more natural, relaxed position. This unique design reduces stress on your wrist and tendons, letting you play longer, faster, and with greater comfort than ever before.
    • Lightweight Headless Design: By eliminating the headstock and using lightweight materials, this guitar sits perfectly balanced whether you are sitting or standing. Say goodbye to neck dive and shoulder pain and enjoy a liberating sense of freedom on stage or in the studio.
    • Solid Meranti Body: The resonant Meranti body features deep arm and torso carves, contouring perfectly to your body shape. This organic fit makes the guitar feel like an extension of yourself, removing physical barriers between you and the music.

    Versatile Tones for Any Genre

    While the feel is revolutionary, the sound is timelessly versatile. The Boden Essential is equipped to handle everything from sparkling cleans to crushing high-gain distortion, making it a true chameleon for the modern musician.

    • Custom OEM Pickups: Designed specifically for this instrument, these pickups capture the natural resonance of the guitar with clarity and punch. They offer a wide dynamic range that responds beautifully to your touch and volume knob adjustments.
    • 5-Way Switching System: Unlock a massive palette of sounds with a switching system that provides both full humbucker power and glassy single-coil textures. This flexibility allows you to cover virtually any musical genre with a single instrument.
    • New EGS Arc Hardware: The latest evolution of .strandberg hardware makes string changes and fine-tuning easier than ever. This robust system ensures rock-solid tuning stability and precise intonation, so you can play with confidence in any environment.
    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Versatile Tones for Any Genre
    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Modern Construction, Classic Feel

    Modern Construction, Classic Feel

    The Boden Essential merges cutting-edge engineering with the tactile warmth of traditional tone woods. It is a modern tool that respects the history of the electric guitar while pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

    • Roasted Maple Neck: The one-piece roasted maple neck offers superior stability and resistance to humidity changes. It also adds a snappy, articulate attack to the tone that cuts through any mix.
    • Rosewood Fretboard: A classic choice for a reason, the rosewood fretboard adds warmth and richness to the sound while providing a smooth, natural feel under your fingertips.
    • Gig Bag Included: Your instrument deserves protection. The included gig bag is designed to fit the unique shape of the Boden Essential perfectly, making it easy to transport your guitar safely to lessons, rehearsals, and gigs.

    A Guitar for the Modern World

    The Boden Essential 6 is more than just an affordable entry into the world of .strandberg; it’s a statement that premium ergonomics and inspiring playability belong in the hands of every musician.

    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Features:

    • Lightweight, headless ergonomic design
    • Patented EndurNeck profile for wrist health
    • Solid Meranti body with comfort carves
    • 1-Piece Roasted Maple neck for stability
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Custom .strandberg OEM pickups
    • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
    • New EGS Arc hardware for easy maintenance
    • 24 frets
    • Gig bag included

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    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications

    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar with Bag Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar Specifications

    • Assembly: Bolt-On Construction with sculpted neck joint heel
    • Body Wood: Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves
    • 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 / 0.41"
    • Approximate Weight: 2.15 kg / 4.7 lbs
    • Manufactured In: Indonesia
    • Bridge & String Locks: .strandberg EGS Arc cast zink fixed bridge & string locks
    • Hardware: Black
    • Inlays: Glow-in-the-dark face inlays and side dot
    • Neck: Roasted one-piece Maple
    • Neck Shape: EndurNeck Profile
    • Fretboard: Rosewood
    • Fretboard Radius: 20"
    • Frets: 24, DHP Stainless Steel Fretwire
    • Strings: D’Addario NYXL 10-46
    • 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
    • 5-Way 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
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