A revolution in accessibility and ergonomics The Boden Essential is a true Strandberg* instrument, featuring all the key features that have made it a 21st-century guitar icon: the EndurNeck neck profile, exceptional lightness, perfect balance, and a wide range of tonal options. It's also the most affordable Strandberg*, featuring our exclusive EGSA ARC hardware that's as solid as it is intuitive to play. The Boden Essential 6 is an instrument designed to meet the needs of a wide range of musicians, from students to professional musicians. The Boden Essential is a true strandberg* instrument, featuring all the key features that have made it an icon of the 21st century electric guitar: a lightweight, headless design with ergonomics, an EndurNeck profile, strandberg* EGS hardware, and a unique sound character that combines balance and versatility. And with its most affordable price point of any strandberg* instrument, it appeals to everyone from casual guitar hobbyists to experienced pros. This strandberg* is a guitar that guitarists of all levels can play and enjoy, from aspiring guitar students to serious gigging musicians. True to the .strandberg* tradition, the Boden Essential is a lightweight electric guitar with acclaimed ergonomics that minimize fatigue even during extended playing sessions. The patented EndurNeck keeps your fretting hand and wrist in a natural position above and below the neck, while the lightweight design maintains balance whether you're sitting or standing. The lightweight design also maintains balance whether you're sitting or standing, reducing shoulder and back strain, allowing you to enjoy playing and creating for longer periods of time than with a "standard" electric guitar. New EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine-tuning easier than ever. All these features combine to create an instrument that's light, comfortable, resonant, and easy to use. The sound is enhanced by a custom .strandberg*-designed OEM pickup set, offering both humbucking and single-coil tones to cover any musical genre and playing style. The Boden Essential is for all electric guitar players interested in modern, cutting-edge electric guitars with innovative ergonomics and the ability to cover virtually any musical genre or playing style. It's also for open-minded, forward-thinking musicians who want to try something different while remaining practical and logical. It's for all players seeking an organic, balanced sound that lets them focus and be more creative with their music. *The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the grain and color may vary from piece to piece. Gig bag includedGeneral Bolt-On Construction with sculpted neck joint heel Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves Approximate weight: 2.15kg / 4.75 lbs +/- 10% Manufactured in Indonesia Hardware New .strandberg* EGS Arc cast zink fixed bridge & string locks Black hardware White fretboard inlays and side dots Neck & Frets Roasted one-piece Maple neck EndurNeck Profile Rosewood fretboard Straight 25.5 Scale 20 Fretboard Radius 24 Frets DHP Stainless Steel Fretwire D'Addario NYXL 10-46 strings Factory tuning EADGBE Accessories .strandberg* Essential Gig Bag included Allen Key Kit Included Sonic Profile HH Pickup Configuration Neck: .strandberg* custom OEM neck humbucker with 50 mm spacing Bridge: .strandberg* custom OEM bridge humbucker with 53 mm spacing 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 Master Volume + Master Tone
