Man, Connor, I am getting that sig when it hits. Been seeing it on the webs for a bit and I really want it! Gonna make it my first modern headless guitar
The ergonomic guitars are dangerous, at the first sight they look strange, but once you start using them they are so comfortable that you find it difficult to go back
Yep. I've had a disk problem in my back for a few years now and being able to tilt the strandberg into classical position (easily) has been a game changer.
playing strandberg has improved my playing style a lot when it comes to the older style guitars, i think they play way better for some reason! almost as when you play bass then go to a guitar
It's really refreshing to see a comment section filled with open minded "old-heads." The strandberg guitars are truly revolutionary, and deserve their praise. The look isn't for everyone that's for sure, but I definitely recommend you give them a shot before dismissing based on appearance.
I saw the guitars at the beginning and nearly skipped past this video, "nothing to see here" "not for me", and instead, stayed until the end. The more I saw the 3 of you with them the more normal it looked and I would consider myself a traditionalist at 65 but Id honestly and absolutely consider one of these. Great innovation.
I mean if you listen to that intro jam it sounds like classic instruments. Not quite PAFs and 60s single coils, but a Les Paul standard or Tele off the shelf today? Absolutely!
Hi Peter, As someone the same age as you, I absolutely love playing my headless ergonomic guitars. When designed well they're lightweight and add no tension or stress to the shoulder, back etc. My favourite so far is a Forshage Orion, but would love to add a Strandberg Salen Jazz model to my modest collection. Go for it... I highly doubt that you'd be disappointed.
I'm watching this and my heart sinks a little, because I can't help but wonder what would have happened with Parker Guitars along-side Strandberg Guitars as innovative instruments. Absolutely fantastic guitars.
Played Parker exclusively for 15 years, including a custom shop guitar. I often think about where they would be by now. Playing Strandberg now, since I naturally gravitated towards a company that isn't afraid to innovate and experiment.
Played a Parker Mojo Flame pretty much exclusively for 10 years. Then I needed a more stratty neck sound too later. Couldn't beat a second hand Nitefly! Now another 10 years on I have a few Parkers. I mostly play my Nitefly with various mods and bareknuckles. Such an awesome guitar and the Niteflies are more easily mod-able than regular flies. Still love my Mojo, but the pickup config in the Nitefly does blues and funk as well as heavy riffing so great I'm not sure what I'd ever replace it with. I've looked too at other guitars out of curiosity, but they've just got such a nice feel, sound, nice features and so playable! The frets are 20 years old now on some, but still look new. Why spend money to get something with a less good trem or that's harder to restring or just doesn't sound as good or something else the Parker just does great?
I Love Parkers, I had a P38 but played a few times the classic. Very innovative, still are. I’m with you, wonder what Parker guitars would look like today
I'm primarily a blues and jazz player. I like "classic" guitars with medium C necks and traditional shapes, but I was intrigued by Strandbergs and the Endure neck profile. I couldn't justify spending 2K on one, but I bought a Boden Essential and it's a really good guitar. The ergonomics are great, the neck is awesome (although it took me a good half hour of playing to get used to it) and I'm super impressed by the build quality. Everyone should try one, you can even play blues on it!
I'm an old guy (55) who started out shredding on Ibanez RGs, and over the years have acquired and still own Strats, Les Pauls, PRS' etc. I was always intrigued by Strandbergs and bought a Boden Original 6 with the Suhr humbuckers a few years ago. I love the thing. It's so light and comfortable, with nothing in your way. It lives on my couch, and the fact that I can comfortably noodle with it while reclined means it gets played a lot!
@@joshtorresfdu6621 Who the fuck is "tHeY", dude? No-one's out to get anyone. Unless you're a criminal or called Roxanne. Then maybe The Police. But other than that there's no fucking "tHeY". Jesus Christ.
That's what I'm saying man, I have an abasi larada 8, an Ibanez RG8, Jackson 7, two dean mls, a Gibson Les Paul, and yet, I still go for my Strandberg when noodling or getting ideas hashed out, just too easy to grab and wanna play.
I bought a Strandberg Boden last year. It has become my #1 guitar ever since and I even started selling other more traditional guitars as I don't use them anymore. It plays and sounds great, it's comfortable and very light so you can easily play for hours standing and sitting. I was wondering about the perception of folks when I play gig, but if anything, what I get is compliments on the guitar. Only other guitarists tend to think it looks odd, but then they try and like it. Everyone else think it looks great from the get-go!
Don't worry, Pete... played two Strandberg models, a Custom Shop Parker and an Ovation acoustic for my last gig. Once you're used to them, you don't even think about headstock or no headstock, you just enjoy great guitars.
Welcome Connor! I bought myself an Eart headless from Amazon just for ***** and giggles to see what headless was all about and I can't wait to get my hands on a Boden! I don't care who you are or what sort of a player you are, everyone needs to spend some time with a headless guitar!
I did exactly the same thing years ago. I wasn't sure if I would like the design, so when I saw the Eart W series and how cheap they were, I got a W1 and liked it, so I went ahead and splurged on a Strandberg. The Eart was great for a cheap guitar, but Strandbergs are in a whole different tier overall. I eventually ended up owning eight Strandberg models. I currently only have one left since I discovered there are characteristics I prefer in other guitars I own, but I will always have at least one Strandberg in my studio.
I splurged and I have a 6, 7, and an 8. I love the form factor, it's so light. I also had a Steinberger copy years ago so I love the headless. I'm ambivalent on the neck, it seems to be fine, though it's a little uncomfortable to play in first position on the 8 string. What really gets me about these guitars is the fingerboard. Maybe it's the frets, but the fingerboard is so incredibly smooth the guitars are just a joy to play.
71 year old guitarist here. Playing since I was 11. Now own three Strandbergs, more no doubt on the way. Take 'em on all of my gigs, and my musician buddies have fun kidding me about it. Yet it sounds and feels better (and is lighter) than their guitars. I have NO issues with strain any more. And now to my complaint, specifically about this video 30:21 COME ON GUYS! You're hearing the amp and pedals, not the guitar. 32:23 is how it should be done.
Proud owner of 7 Strandberg guitars. Great day to day instruments and they're fantastic for when I'm sitting for 8 hours teaching lessons. They definitely get the most attention, but I do have a Les Paul, a 335 and a few other instruments that do very different things that the Strandbergs can't. Goes without saying that I'm a lucky guy to have so many wonderful instruments.
I bought a Boden because I was having lots of elbow and back problems from playing. After about two weeks of playing the Strandberg, all those issues went away and I could play for as long as I used to. I'm almost 50. I've never been too attached to aesthetics with guitars, but I do love how it feels to play these. I'll probably add another one to my collection.
Danish Pete hipped me to the thumb behind the neck technique! With a little help from Pete my crap shoulder and wrist are much happier! Thanks DP and Andertons!
Headless ergonomic guitars have been around for some time now. Starting with the Gittler guitar in the late 70's, then Steinberger in the 80's and on to the Klein guitar. There are and have been many custom builders such as Rick Toone and his ergonomic designs, Chris Forshage's Orion model, and young Canadian builder Mike Sankey's one of a kind instruments... as well as many others. They just haven't become mainstream... Although now with Strandberg and several Kiesel headless models they are becoming more popular of late. I personally have 4 headless guitars which I started playing over 20 years ago. The Forshage Orion is an absolute master grade build and my Steinberger Synapse is an amazing "travel" guitar, and both instruments are extremely comfortable, lightweight guitars which I really appreciate as I'm getting older. I'd love to add a Strandberg Salen Jazz (semi-hollow) to my collection. Just my 2 cents. 😉
I got interested when the arthritis in my neck got out of hand. It was the weight that first attracted me. All three of mine are under 6 pounds, one of them under 5. The Salen which is his tribute to a thinline Tele sounds amazing. I know a lot of people are put of by the variable scale, but it is extremely well done on the strandbergs and improved my bending technique on my guitars with traditional fretting. For older guitarists beginning to struggle with joint pain, etc very highly recommended. For others, also very highly recommended.
truthfully I always thought they were weird, now all i think about is having one, I see it as what I would call guitar version 2, someone who genuinely saw what the guitar was and made substantial changes to progress the instrument, love strandbergs now
Got my Boden NX Charcoal around a year ago and I love it… the fanned frets, the Enduraneck… it’s all wonderfully comfortable and I am seriously thinking about replacing some of my other guitars with Strandbergs.. And yes, I too am in the older demographic! I highly recommend trying one with an open mind and giving it at least 30 minutes by which time you’ll either be a convert… or you won’t! I reckon most will be!
Thank you guys! Tried the strandberg in Japan for the first time. It was so easy and natural! The pickups configuration are really useful. It's a little pricey, yes, but it's so comfortable. Cheers
I bought a Strandberg in 2020 when the pandemic started and It is an absolute game changer. It's just so damn comfortable, resonates better than any other guitar I've played, and is light as a feather. I almost feel bad that I hardly ever play my traditional guitars anymore.
I bought the Boden Fusion NX 6 Alex Machacek Edition & I love the Michael Franks pick-ups; like Suhr + in sound color dynamics & just outrageously beautiful & ergonomic. FREE
Managed to get hold of a left-handed Boden earlier this year. Wanted one as soon as I saw them but lefty’s are as rare as hen’s teeth. It’s my favourite guitar by far.
So so good. Great jams. They do look unusual, but they sound great. And it seems every consideration has been taken so that they are easy to play. Genius. Great to have Connor on the show. Definitely someone Andertons should think of having on more.
I bought a Boden Prog NX6 for travel along with my WAZA Air headset - it’ll fit in an overhead bin and isn’t much bigger than a tennis racket in the case. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do and I now play it more than any of my other guitars - even those twice the price. I find it amazingly versatile and super comfortable to play. I also get a lot of compliments on it from ppl who have seen it.
Thanks for all you do at Anderton's. I always look forward to your videos and I learn so much and laugh a lot too. Even though every video you all do is excellent, there was something about this discussion that was so, so good. Can't put my finger on what it was,. Anyway, thanks for this and all the other great content. Peace
I think it's fair to say that Ola Strandberg has revolutionized electric guitar design in the most substantial, useful, and utilitarian way possible at this point in time. The neck and the fact that it is designed to prop up on your inner thigh is absolutely genius for a number of reasons. It also works with where electric guitar is heading musically, becoming more detailed and innovative than perhaps ever before. I just wish they kept the Suhr pickups in the line. I've had my eye on one for a while now.
Really intrigued by strandberg at the moment just none around here to see how I’d get along with the neck shape. I really dig Connor’s signature model and choice of the roasted birdseye fretboard. Beautifully done.
I was super skeptical but I bought a resq:d earlier this year and it's immediately my favorite guitar. it just feels insane to play guitars that hurt my shoulders/back/wrists when a more ergonomic alternative is available. I only play my other guitars as backups or when I need a different pickup sound to record - but I'd love to have a stable exclusively of bodens
It’s intriguing that Pete mentioned brands and settings they are played in. A really good friend and I both have strandberg guitars and we play in a P&W setting pretty regularly. There are times that we hesitate taking them, but man, they are soooo good and capable of doing so much that we feel like we may be missing something if we don’t have them. A lot of the time we record parts with them at home and then end up playing something else live. Maybe we should push the envelope a little and make them more common place in different situations!
I got myself a headless fan-fretted guitar recently, (Mooer) and just those two changes are just a complete game changer in terms of comfort and ergonomics ❤ Strandbergs and all other similar guitars are the way forward! 🎉
I'm intrigued by the innovation. I'd love to try one. You definitely have to expect questions and comments and be okay with varied opinions. Unfortunately, my local retailers don't stock them, so I'll seriously have to think about taking a punt on one.
@@MrNeedlekiller because to me 7 strings feels more foreign and not as comfortable to play. I have played 7 strings and can do i just don’t feel as home on 7 as I do on 6. Plus I prefer the tone of a baritone compared to a 7 string which I know is subjective.
@@MrNeedlekiller me to. I already play a baritone and like it a lot. But I really dig the look and weight and ergonomics of the Strandberg. But I won’t buy one since I know I usually play baritone and wouldn’t play it much. And it’s too expensive for me to buy and not get much use out of lol.
as a strandberg owner who has had a few friends try it out, the ones who find it difficult to use the fanned frets are those who had muscle memory of playing and stretching at certain points of the neck, where the spacing throws them off a bit. that said the fan angle isnt quite as aggressive as some other brands.
I bought a B stock Bowden six string Essential six string from Andertons. Got a great deal on it and received it two days ago. Blow away by it, only had it two days but really impressed by great build quality, build quality and ergonomics but what really surprised me is how good it sounds.
Steinbergers and Hohner G3 T headless with cut-down bodies etc have been around however for decades and have become quite familiar. I had one in the eighties
from the point that i got really into guitar, i really wanted a strandberg because i loved playing in a classical position and for the ergonomics. and i got a 2nd hand stranberg nx classic earlier this year and i have no regrets. if anyone is considering getting one, id say its really worth it if you are into some combination of these things 1. you travel with your guitar a lot 2. if you play in classical position majority of the time 3. if you like ergonomics also it plays any genre, the pickups are great especially if you get the models with the suhr pickups (i mostly play jazz, soul and RnB)
I have all the old school guitars: Tele, Strat, LP and 335, but I play my Strandberg all day long. You can play it anywhere: at your desk while studying, composing or recording, on the sofa or even in an armchair. And with a lightweight strap it's even better.
I held one about 3 years ago in a guitar store and knew right away that I always wanted one. Still on my dream guitar, someday list. Way out of my budget but I fell in love with the comfort and easy playability. Some day, maybe I get lucky and find a cheap second hand one. I really wish they had a poor mans line for this brand. Strandberg if you are listening, Please make like a squire or epiphone style line that is more accessible. Even PRS has done this with the standards. Awesome video and Connor was perfect for show casing and speaking to this product.
Seems like the EART GW2 is the closest budget option with the headless and the Strandberg shape but it won’t have the fanned frets or endura neck. But for under $400 and seemingly very good fretwork, those omissions are hard to complain about and of course no other brand will have that neck profile.
I think one of the best intro Jams for a video ever was on this video. I wonder what they would think if they did a Ibanez Wizard III Neck vs Standberg neck comparison. I love Ibanez's thin necks.
Just to let you know, the two dots above the a in the name Sälen makes it the same vowel sound as in the english words hair or bear etc. And Sälen is a small town in the Dalarna County in Sweden.
I've been playing power chord riffs on my .strandberg* OS7 since 2015! Not the typical player market target for this instrument but i still make it work for me! !
Coming up to 2 years with my original Boden 6, it’s an amazing guitar. It’s so light, beastly sounding and it can play anything! On the genre topic, I pretty much play classic rock and pop-punk sooooo go figure. Oh and yep It’s always a conversation starter 😂.
I don't own one but these are the next electric guitar I plan on getting. I love the considerations for ease of playing, ease of stringing and tuning, comfort, etc. The only thing they could improve on is color options. I want a blue sparkle or something.
Amazing guitars, and the build is quite good for the money. I just wish they would make a high end "essential" model with tremolo system, and the option for a normal neck profile.
It’s not an age thing these guitars finally advance the design of the instrument. We have 30+ guitars in our studio and I play the Strandberg Boden Original NX7 more than any . other. The comfort and Fishman’s sound so clean. It makes me a better player
friend has a Strandberg, love it and was saving to purchase. then tried he Ibanez Q, have never looked back. I travel a lot and headless is much easier to carry on planes. I also prefer the string changes on the Ibanez. both great guitars
The essential looks like a killer guitar for noodling on the couch, but please tell me , will a Katana Go fit the output jack on the guitar? It looks a bit tight given it’s recessed quite a lot.
For me the Strandberg immediately took over. I have a Gibson LP I've been playing for 15 years und that Strandberg is just incredible. Ordered another one with a through neck and even a cheap Chinese clone just because of the shape so I'm not worried about damaging it when practicing on the balcony.
That intro sounds absolutely beautiful that you guys are playing together And I'm 49 years old and been playing guitar since I was at least 10.If not sooner So I basically been playing thirty years so I think my opinion counts.
I think a captain meets with ola strandberg would be awesome! He was on ola englund's channel a while back and he seems really interesting and cool to talk to!
Played a Strandberg for past few years, such an amazingly ergonomic instrument, but I also still love my Stratocasters and (comparatively) unwieldy Jackson Kelly. The only thing about most headless guitars, especially Strandbergs is that tonal palette, very twangy and Tele like, regardless of the variant. Probably because of the body wood and hardware giving it that sound, but my headless Kiesels don’t sound this way. Little wonder why Pete loves it.
Just got a Essential today.Asked for 25 1/2 in.scale in 2019.Glad it's offered now.Had a Strandberg with Suhr pups and a limited run with Fishmans.Have a Osiris w/trem and everything you could want on it..Great guitar.Strandburg In-House pups don't sound bad.Like you said'just a different tonal palette.Started playing classical position when I got my 1st Strandberg.Love the Endure neck on the Essential which is roasted Maple,with Rosewood fretboard.Love both Brands.
The most interesting one to me is the Essential. I get why the company pushes the more expensive models, but the lack of multi scale is a bonus IMO. The Endure Neck is definitely interesting as a shape, though.
What an absolute pleasure to join the BOYS for a day of filming. Hope you all enjoy the videos ❤
That opening jam man!! Epic! Will try & get you on again soon 🤘
Man, Connor, I am getting that sig when it hits. Been seeing it on the webs for a bit and I really want it! Gonna make it my first modern headless guitar
thanks for the awesome vibes! and your shred at the end caught me off guard - that was insane!
Fantastic playin man! Wish you were a permanent part of the channel.
You didn't have to flex like that in the intro......too good.
The ergonomic guitars are dangerous, at the first sight they look strange, but once you start using them they are so comfortable that you find it difficult to go back
Old guy here. You're right. I couldn't play a heavy guitar after my headless. Simply makes no sense anymore.
Yep. I've had a disk problem in my back for a few years now and being able to tilt the strandberg into classical position (easily) has been a game changer.
I may be in the minority, but I think the Boden classics and their Plini model look gorgeous
playing strandberg has improved my playing style a lot when it comes to the older style guitars, i think they play way better for some reason! almost as when you play bass then go to a guitar
Strandbergs are like Lay’s Potato Chips. I bought one a couple of years back, now I own three. And the fourth is probably on the horizon.
It's really refreshing to see a comment section filled with open minded "old-heads." The strandberg guitars are truly revolutionary, and deserve their praise. The look isn't for everyone that's for sure, but I definitely recommend you give them a shot before dismissing based on appearance.
Just got one and my playing feels more relaxed
I saw the guitars at the beginning and nearly skipped past this video, "nothing to see here" "not for me", and instead, stayed until the end. The more I saw the 3 of you with them the more normal it looked and I would consider myself a traditionalist at 65 but Id honestly and absolutely consider one of these. Great innovation.
I mean if you listen to that intro jam it sounds like classic instruments. Not quite PAFs and 60s single coils, but a Les Paul standard or Tele off the shelf today? Absolutely!
I got one 2 weeks ago. They are excellent tools.
Had mine for a year - adore it! So flexible and expressive. ❤
Hi Peter,
As someone the same age as you, I absolutely love playing my headless ergonomic guitars. When designed well they're lightweight and add no tension or stress to the shoulder, back etc. My favourite so far is a Forshage Orion, but would love to add a Strandberg Salen Jazz model to my modest collection. Go for it... I highly doubt that you'd be disappointed.
My Strandberg is my favorite guitar ever, I'm so happy they have a more accessible line for more people now
I'm watching this and my heart sinks a little, because I can't help but wonder what would have happened with Parker Guitars along-side Strandberg Guitars as innovative instruments. Absolutely fantastic guitars.
Played Parker exclusively for 15 years, including a custom shop guitar. I often think about where they would be by now. Playing Strandberg now, since I naturally gravitated towards a company that isn't afraid to innovate and experiment.
Parker Fly Deluxe hardtail has been my main guitar since 93 ,just got a Strandberg classic 6 trem and play both equally now.
Played a Parker Mojo Flame pretty much exclusively for 10 years. Then I needed a more stratty neck sound too later. Couldn't beat a second hand Nitefly! Now another 10 years on I have a few Parkers. I mostly play my Nitefly with various mods and bareknuckles. Such an awesome guitar and the Niteflies are more easily mod-able than regular flies. Still love my Mojo, but the pickup config in the Nitefly does blues and funk as well as heavy riffing so great I'm not sure what I'd ever replace it with. I've looked too at other guitars out of curiosity, but they've just got such a nice feel, sound, nice features and so playable! The frets are 20 years old now on some, but still look new. Why spend money to get something with a less good trem or that's harder to restring or just doesn't sound as good or something else the Parker just does great?
I Love Parkers, I had a P38 but played a few times the classic. Very innovative, still are. I’m with you, wonder what Parker guitars would look like today
Steinberger too
I'm primarily a blues and jazz player. I like "classic" guitars with medium C necks and traditional shapes, but I was intrigued by Strandbergs and the Endure neck profile. I couldn't justify spending 2K on one, but I bought a Boden Essential and it's a really good guitar. The ergonomics are great, the neck is awesome (although it took me a good half hour of playing to get used to it) and I'm super impressed by the build quality. Everyone should try one, you can even play blues on it!
guys, the vibe in this room is absolutely unreal in this one!
I'm an old guy (55) who started out shredding on Ibanez RGs, and over the years have acquired and still own Strats, Les Pauls, PRS' etc. I was always intrigued by Strandbergs and bought a Boden Original 6 with the Suhr humbuckers a few years ago. I love the thing. It's so light and comfortable, with nothing in your way. It lives on my couch, and the fact that I can comfortably noodle with it while reclined means it gets played a lot!
They gonna call you a sell out mr.!!!
@@joshtorresfdu6621 They are not the boss of me. That is, unless they're buying me beer. Then I'll listen.
@@joshtorresfdu6621 Who the fuck is "tHeY", dude? No-one's out to get anyone. Unless you're a criminal or called Roxanne. Then maybe The Police. But other than that there's no fucking "tHeY". Jesus Christ.
That's what I'm saying man, I have an abasi larada 8, an Ibanez RG8, Jackson 7, two dean mls, a Gibson Les Paul, and yet, I still go for my Strandberg when noodling or getting ideas hashed out, just too easy to grab and wanna play.
@@ThorsShadow lmfaoooo bro relax it was a joke. That he got and obviously you didn’t lol
Hell of an intro jam.
Sounds like a Dead concert from the 70's.
@@markmcdonald5711 dead must of been a great band.
@@kevone-eo6pq
Greatful Dead.
@@markmcdonald5711 ah i get you now.
One of the best product videos. Great playing. Intelligent commentary. And a great visitor. Good job. Pushed me over the edge. I'm buying one.
I bought a Strandberg Boden last year. It has become my #1 guitar ever since and I even started selling other more traditional guitars as I don't use them anymore. It plays and sounds great, it's comfortable and very light so you can easily play for hours standing and sitting.
I was wondering about the perception of folks when I play gig, but if anything, what I get is compliments on the guitar. Only other guitarists tend to think it looks odd, but then they try and like it. Everyone else think it looks great from the get-go!
Watching this video again, so enjoyable watching listening to you both jam, I soooooo want a Strindberg now
Don't worry, Pete... played two Strandberg models, a Custom Shop Parker and an Ovation acoustic for my last gig. Once you're used to them, you don't even think about headstock or no headstock, you just enjoy great guitars.
The finest presentation of Strandberg guitars I've ever seen. Great Outro Jam !
Holy shit that Outro was nice. Im glad to see Pete mesh so well playing with a guitarist who doesnt just play blues.
Welcome Connor!
I bought myself an Eart headless from Amazon just for ***** and giggles to see what headless was all about and I can't wait to get my hands on a Boden! I don't care who you are or what sort of a player you are, everyone needs to spend some time with a headless guitar!
Guitar nerd hu?
I did exactly the same thing years ago. I wasn't sure if I would like the design, so when I saw the Eart W series and how cheap they were, I got a W1 and liked it, so I went ahead and splurged on a Strandberg. The Eart was great for a cheap guitar, but Strandbergs are in a whole different tier overall. I eventually ended up owning eight Strandberg models. I currently only have one left since I discovered there are characteristics I prefer in other guitars I own, but I will always have at least one Strandberg in my studio.
I splurged and I have a 6, 7, and an 8. I love the form factor, it's so light. I also had a Steinberger copy years ago so I love the headless. I'm ambivalent on the neck, it seems to be fine, though it's a little uncomfortable to play in first position on the 8 string. What really gets me about these guitars is the fingerboard. Maybe it's the frets, but the fingerboard is so incredibly smooth the guitars are just a joy to play.
71 year old guitarist here. Playing since I was 11. Now own three Strandbergs, more no doubt on the way. Take 'em on all of my gigs, and my musician buddies have fun kidding me about it. Yet it sounds and feels better (and is lighter) than their guitars. I have NO issues with strain any more.
And now to my complaint, specifically about this video 30:21 COME ON GUYS! You're hearing the amp and pedals, not the guitar. 32:23 is how it should be done.
Proud owner of 7 Strandberg guitars. Great day to day instruments and they're fantastic for when I'm sitting for 8 hours teaching lessons. They definitely get the most attention, but I do have a Les Paul, a 335 and a few other instruments that do very different things that the Strandbergs can't. Goes without saying that I'm a lucky guy to have so many wonderful instruments.
Holy moly I can’t wait to see the other Connor videos, that little clip of the prog metal song was awesome!!
Go Connor! Awesome guitars. Glad to see them get so much love.
I bought a Boden because I was having lots of elbow and back problems from playing. After about two weeks of playing the Strandberg, all those issues went away and I could play for as long as I used to. I'm almost 50. I've never been too attached to aesthetics with guitars, but I do love how it feels to play these. I'll probably add another one to my collection.
Danish Pete hipped me to the thumb behind the neck technique! With a little help from Pete my crap shoulder and wrist are much happier! Thanks DP and Andertons!
I just got my essential today. Simply amazing!
Headless ergonomic guitars have been around for some time now. Starting with the Gittler guitar in the late 70's, then Steinberger in the 80's and on to the Klein guitar. There are and have been many custom builders such as Rick Toone and his ergonomic designs, Chris Forshage's Orion model, and young Canadian builder Mike Sankey's one of a kind instruments... as well as many others. They just haven't become mainstream... Although now with Strandberg and several Kiesel headless models they are becoming more popular of late. I personally have 4 headless guitars which I started playing over 20 years ago. The Forshage Orion is an absolute master grade build and my Steinberger Synapse is an amazing "travel" guitar, and both instruments are extremely comfortable, lightweight guitars which I really appreciate as I'm getting older. I'd love to add a Strandberg Salen Jazz (semi-hollow) to my collection. Just my 2 cents. 😉
I got interested when the arthritis in my neck got out of hand. It was the weight that first attracted me. All three of mine are under 6 pounds, one of them under 5. The Salen which is his tribute to a thinline Tele sounds amazing. I know a lot of people are put of by the variable scale, but it is extremely well done on the strandbergs and improved my bending technique on my guitars with traditional fretting. For older guitarists beginning to struggle with joint pain, etc very highly recommended. For others, also very highly recommended.
Great video. Connor is an absolute BEAST. His riffs are ridiculous
16 mins in and I'm sold, purely on the neck conversion. Very excited to try one out!
Just got my Essential last week. I love it. I like this model better than any of the higher priced fanned fret (and zero fret) models.
truthfully I always thought they were weird, now all i think about is having one, I see it as what I would call guitar version 2, someone who genuinely saw what the guitar was and made substantial changes to progress the instrument, love strandbergs now
Got my Boden NX Charcoal around a year ago and I love it… the fanned frets, the Enduraneck… it’s all wonderfully comfortable and I am seriously thinking about replacing some of my other guitars with Strandbergs..
And yes, I too am in the older demographic!
I highly recommend trying one with an open mind and giving it at least 30 minutes by which time you’ll either be a convert… or you won’t! I reckon most will be!
Thank you guys! Tried the strandberg in Japan for the first time. It was so easy and natural! The pickups configuration are really useful. It's a little pricey, yes, but it's so comfortable. Cheers
I see Strandberg, I click
I bought a Strandberg in 2020 when the pandemic started and It is an absolute game changer. It's just so damn comfortable, resonates better than any other guitar I've played, and is light as a feather. I almost feel bad that I hardly ever play my traditional guitars anymore.
I bought the Boden Fusion NX 6 Alex Machacek Edition & I love the Michael Franks pick-ups; like Suhr + in sound color dynamics & just outrageously beautiful & ergonomic. FREE
Waited so long for this. Love my Prog NX 7 Cheers to the Anderton team for an awesome vid
Managed to get hold of a left-handed Boden earlier this year. Wanted one as soon as I saw them but lefty’s are as rare as hen’s teeth.
It’s my favourite guitar by far.
So so good. Great jams. They do look unusual, but they sound great. And it seems every consideration has been taken so that they are easy to play. Genius. Great to have Connor on the show. Definitely someone Andertons should think of having on more.
I bought a Boden Prog NX6 for travel along with my WAZA Air headset - it’ll fit in an overhead bin and isn’t much bigger than a tennis racket in the case. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do and I now play it more than any of my other guitars - even those twice the price. I find it amazingly versatile and super comfortable to play. I also get a lot of compliments on it from ppl who have seen it.
Thanks for all you do at Anderton's. I always look forward to your videos and I learn so much and laugh a lot too. Even though every video you all do is excellent, there was something about this discussion that was so, so good. Can't put my finger on what it was,. Anyway, thanks for this and all the other great content. Peace
I think it's fair to say that Ola Strandberg has revolutionized electric guitar design in the most substantial, useful, and utilitarian way possible at this point in time.
The neck and the fact that it is designed to prop up on your inner thigh is absolutely genius for a number of reasons.
It also works with where electric guitar is heading musically, becoming more detailed and innovative than perhaps ever before.
I just wish they kept the Suhr pickups in the line. I've had my eye on one for a while now.
Really intrigued by strandberg at the moment just none around here to see how I’d get along with the neck shape. I really dig Connor’s signature model and choice of the roasted birdseye fretboard. Beautifully done.
I was super skeptical but I bought a resq:d earlier this year and it's immediately my favorite guitar. it just feels insane to play guitars that hurt my shoulders/back/wrists when a more ergonomic alternative is available. I only play my other guitars as backups or when I need a different pickup sound to record - but I'd love to have a stable exclusively of bodens
My buddy plays Finger Style Jazz/fusion/50s 60s 70s 80s Yes with a Stranburg Boden. He did mod it with Lollar p90s. Unbelievable guitar!
It’s intriguing that Pete mentioned brands and settings they are played in. A really good friend and I both have strandberg guitars and we play in a P&W setting pretty regularly. There are times that we hesitate taking them, but man, they are soooo good and capable of doing so much that we feel like we may be missing something if we don’t have them. A lot of the time we record parts with them at home and then end up playing something else live. Maybe we should push the envelope a little and make them more common place in different situations!
Good show ! Lots of good information put out in an entertaining way. Thank you. I
I got myself a headless fan-fretted guitar recently, (Mooer) and just those two changes are just a complete game changer in terms of comfort and ergonomics ❤ Strandbergs and all other similar guitars are the way forward! 🎉
I love hearing Pete explain the neck carve, so many players dont understand it and miss out on the benefits of it
Yup just got mine and I love how when I go thumb lower it forces me to do classical style my scales have gotten so much beyyer
Bought a 7 string boden original last year. Amazing guitar, easily my favourite to play. So lightweight and comfortable.
Everyone is talking about the intro jam, but wait for that outro! That was something else!
I'm intrigued by the innovation. I'd love to try one. You definitely have to expect questions and comments and be okay with varied opinions. Unfortunately, my local retailers don't stock them, so I'll seriously have to think about taking a punt on one.
LOVING this intro jam. Props to Pete and Connor. 👏
Im still waiting on a Strandberg Baritone guitar. I will probably hold off on getting one to see if that eventually ever happens or not.
Why go baritone when you can go 7 string for a truly extended range,
@@MrNeedlekiller because to me 7 strings feels more foreign and not as comfortable to play. I have played 7 strings and can do i just don’t feel as home on 7 as I do on 6. Plus I prefer the tone of a baritone compared to a 7 string which I know is subjective.
@@usmcyounggun6879 sounds fair to me. I also have a baritone I love.
@@MrNeedlekiller me to. I already play a baritone and like it a lot. But I really dig the look and weight and ergonomics of the Strandberg. But I won’t buy one since I know I usually play baritone and wouldn’t play it much. And it’s too expensive for me to buy and not get much use out of lol.
That butterscotch tele-looking unit is pretty tasty tbh
as a strandberg owner who has had a few friends try it out, the ones who find it difficult to use the fanned frets are those who had muscle memory of playing and stretching at certain points of the neck, where the spacing throws them off a bit. that said the fan angle isnt quite as aggressive as some other brands.
What an outro jam!
I bought a B stock Bowden six string Essential six string from Andertons. Got a great deal on it and received it two days ago.
Blow away by it, only had it two days but really impressed by great build quality, build quality and ergonomics but what really surprised me is how good it sounds.
I bought a Strandberg nearly 6 years ago. I never turned back.
Anyone at home wondering where you are?
I was always a Strat and Ibanez player until I got a Strandberg a little more than 3 years ago. Its an awesome guitar all around.
Steinbergers and Hohner G3 T headless with cut-down bodies etc have been around however for decades and have become quite familiar. I had one in the eighties
Been waiting for this video
from the point that i got really into guitar, i really wanted a strandberg because i loved playing in a classical position and for the ergonomics. and i got a 2nd hand stranberg nx classic earlier this year and i have no regrets. if anyone is considering getting one, id say its really worth it if you are into some combination of these things
1. you travel with your guitar a lot
2. if you play in classical position majority of the time
3. if you like ergonomics
also it plays any genre, the pickups are great especially if you get the models with the suhr pickups (i mostly play jazz, soul and RnB)
Been eagerly awaiting this one... Awesome. My Boden is dream guitar status. That Salen sounds incredible.
I have all the old school guitars: Tele, Strat, LP and 335, but I play my Strandberg all day long. You can play it anywhere: at your desk while studying, composing or recording, on the sofa or even in an armchair. And with a lightweight strap it's even better.
They sound amazing some old footage of Leslie West playing one on the Night of the Guitars sounds fabulous to .
Love mine. Best guitar I own by far and I own a lot of guitars. Once you play one it’s really hard to go back.
Connor on Andertons!!!!! Love that!
I held one about 3 years ago in a guitar store and knew right away that I always wanted one. Still on my dream guitar, someday list. Way out of my budget but I fell in love with the comfort and easy playability.
Some day, maybe I get lucky and find a cheap second hand one.
I really wish they had a poor mans line for this brand. Strandberg if you are listening, Please make like a squire or epiphone style line that is more accessible. Even PRS has done this with the standards.
Awesome video and Connor was perfect for show casing and speaking to this product.
Seems like the EART GW2 is the closest budget option with the headless and the Strandberg shape but it won’t have the fanned frets or endura neck. But for under $400 and seemingly very good fretwork, those omissions are hard to complain about and of course no other brand will have that neck profile.
I think one of the best intro Jams for a video ever was on this video. I wonder what they would think if they did a Ibanez Wizard III Neck vs Standberg neck comparison. I love Ibanez's thin necks.
Been playing one of these for a couple of years now and i'm not going back. Strandberg guitars are great.
I love how completely sold Pete is
Haha, I've never seen Pete this much at a loss for words. He made this video for me, I love that guy
Just to let you know, the two dots above the a in the name Sälen makes it the same vowel sound as in the english words hair or bear etc. And Sälen is a small town in the Dalarna County in Sweden.
Do the have a country music festival or competition? I thought Ola mentioned that . That would be a fun trip to take. Cheers 🍻
@@zebulonchadwick8992I think that arrangement did not survive the Pandemic… and closed down - after 15 years or so :(
I kinda got choked up with that intro jam. Not kidding.
I've been playing power chord riffs on my .strandberg* OS7 since 2015! Not the typical player market target for this instrument but i still make it work for me! !
Coming up to 2 years with my original Boden 6, it’s an amazing guitar. It’s so light, beastly sounding and it can play anything!
On the genre topic, I pretty much play classic rock and pop-punk sooooo go figure. Oh and yep It’s always a conversation starter 😂.
very interesting, analytical and informative video!
This outro jam is the greatest I've ever heard.
I don't own one but these are the next electric guitar I plan on getting. I love the considerations for ease of playing, ease of stringing and tuning, comfort, etc. The only thing they could improve on is color options. I want a blue sparkle or something.
Amazing guitars, and the build is quite good for the money. I just wish they would make a high end "essential" model with tremolo system, and the option for a normal neck profile.
That outro jam! Whew! 🔥
It’s not an age thing these guitars finally advance the design of the instrument. We have 30+ guitars in our studio and I play the Strandberg Boden Original NX7 more than any .
other. The comfort and Fishman’s sound so clean. It makes me a better player
I just bought the Boden Essential after a lot of thinking and comparing to other lightweight guitars. cant wait! c:
what pedal is that at 43:15? it sounds amazing!
friend has a Strandberg, love it and was saving to purchase. then tried he Ibanez Q, have never looked back. I travel a lot and headless is much easier to carry on planes. I also prefer the string changes on the Ibanez. both great guitars
never played or seen one in real life but the tele shape looks soooo cool
Connor with the Boden Essential,
first few picks and I was having a Gojira moment
The essential looks like a killer guitar for noodling on the couch, but please tell me , will a Katana Go fit the output jack on the guitar? It looks a bit tight given it’s recessed quite a lot.
So awesome, and happy to see Connor, I follow him on IG, he’s an incredible guitar player and music creator 🤘
Welcome Connor, you are hell of a player!!
I LOVEEEE the new Salen shape they released...instantly wanted one
For me the Strandberg immediately took over. I have a Gibson LP I've been playing for 15 years und that Strandberg is just incredible. Ordered another one with a through neck and even a cheap Chinese clone just because of the shape so I'm not worried about damaging it when practicing on the balcony.
Waiting for the blue essential to get back in stock.
That intro sounds absolutely beautiful that you guys are playing together And I'm 49 years old and been playing guitar since I was at least 10.If not sooner So I basically been playing thirty years so I think my opinion counts.
what scale do you use with the last jam?
Where does your clip on tuner go?
Ah Ha!
…and there it is.
The chink in the armour
You can clamp it on the tone control to tune
I think a captain meets with ola strandberg would be awesome! He was on ola englund's channel a while back and he seems really interesting and cool to talk to!
Played a Strandberg for past few years, such an amazingly ergonomic instrument, but I also still love my Stratocasters and (comparatively) unwieldy Jackson Kelly. The only thing about most headless guitars, especially Strandbergs is that tonal palette, very twangy and Tele like, regardless of the variant. Probably because of the body wood and hardware giving it that sound, but my headless Kiesels don’t sound this way. Little wonder why Pete loves it.
Just got a Essential today.Asked for 25 1/2 in.scale in 2019.Glad it's offered now.Had a Strandberg with Suhr pups and a limited run with Fishmans.Have a Osiris w/trem and everything you could want on it..Great guitar.Strandburg In-House pups don't sound bad.Like you said'just a different tonal palette.Started playing classical position when I got my 1st Strandberg.Love the Endure neck on the Essential which is roasted Maple,with Rosewood fretboard.Love both Brands.
Crikey! That opening jam! 😎
Love the intro jam ❤
The most interesting one to me is the Essential. I get why the company pushes the more expensive models, but the lack of multi scale is a bonus IMO. The Endure Neck is definitely interesting as a shape, though.
Personally I found the fanned frets don’t affect the playing experience much. I prefer the string tension especially on an extended range instrument.
It's all about that string tension and honestly that's probably the bigger selling point than having an endurneck on a 6 string.