Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
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See what all the fuss over Strandberg guitars is about! The Boden Essential is a lightweight, ergonomic ax with a headless design and a reasonable price tag.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Strandberg Custom OEM humbuckers | Custom-designed for rich, natural tone |
| Strandberg EndurNeck neck profile | Ergonomic; promotes correct playing position |
| Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
| Maple neck | Bright tone, full sustain and strength |
Overview
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.
- Unique sonic character that is balanced and versatile
- Patented EndurNeck keeps the fretting hand and wrist in a more natural position
- EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine adjustments easier than ever
- Set of .strandberg*-designed custom OEM pickups
- Unique 5-Way Switching system provides single-coil and humbucker tones
- Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- 1-Piece 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… read more 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 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 single-coil 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 state-of-the-art electric guitar with innovative ergonomic features that can cover virtually any musical genre and playing style. It is also for the open-minded and forward-looking 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.
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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
- EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine adjustments easier than ever
- Set of .strandberg*-designed custom OEM pickups
- Unique 5-Way Switching system provides single-coil and humbucker tones
- Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- 1-Piece 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… read more 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 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 single-coil 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 state-of-the-art electric guitar with innovative ergonomic features that can cover virtually any musical genre and playing style. It is also for the open-minded and forward-looking 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.
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Specs
-Assembly: Bolt-On 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: White fretboard inlays and side dots
-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
-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: White fretboard inlays and side dots
-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
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Astro Dust
- Shipping Weight: 5.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 21 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BD6CT-24E-R-S-AD
- Black Granite
- Shipping Weight: 4.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 21 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BD6CT-24E-R-S-BK
- Future Dusk
- Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 21 x 6 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BD6CT-24E-R-S-FD
Things To Know
Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
Updated April 3, 2025 08:30
by Alex Spiers
Hello, this is Alex from zZounds here to tell you some things to know about the Strandberg Boden Essential Electric Guitar. So, the thing that's really nice about the Boden Essential line is it's a great way to get into Strandberg at a lower price point and still have some of the signature Strandberg specs. The main thing that I love about this guitar, and I think everyone should know about this guitar, is the EndurNeck and their neck profile. It's so comfortable. It's really, really comfortable when you get up into these higher frets and you have somewhere to very comfortably rest your thumb as you're using your fingers on these higher frets. So yeah, that's some things to know about the Strandberg Boden Essential.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: support@strandbergguitars.com
Web: https://support.strandbergguitars.com/
Email: support@strandbergguitars.com
Web: https://support.strandbergguitars.com/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(3 ratings)
Submitted December 30, 2024 by Stephen H in Ranson, WV
"I am very impressed with the Strandberg Boden Essential 6"
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I cannot stress how great this guitar is. I have a few High end guitars from other companies. This compares with them. The neck alone makes the guitar great, very smooth frets no sharp ends, the neck is thick and its thin depending where you put your thumb. So best of both worlds there. The stock OEM pickups can both go bright and go deep. When I play chords I can hear all the notes, no muddy chords. The guitar is light weight, it is very easy on your back. The puzzle piece body shape is perfect for me, you can play it in a normal position or in a classical position with no worries about pinching your instrument cable across your legs. Setup the guitar was easy. It took about 10 minutes to set it up. (All setup info is in the manual or use YouTube). Stock the guitar comes with 10 gauge strings, I have used 8 gauge strings for many years (personal preference). I was prepared to do a truss rod adjustment, adjust the string height and intonate the guitar. I didn't need to do any of that. At the 12th fret high E the string height was 1.25mm and at the 12th low E it was at 1.50mm. Absolutely perfect for me. Especially with a 20” radius fret board. Nice and flat, perfect for fast legato runs. I also really like having regular frets over fanned frets. I have big hands so playing chords at higher frets is not an issue. If you choose to go with the Strandberg Boden Essential 6 you will not be disappointed.
Musical Background:
Over 35 years experience.
Musical Style:
Jazz Fusion, Rock and Metal.
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