Strandberg Boden Metal 6 Thru-Neck Review
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I'm in love with the looks/design of this guitar and was strongly considering buying one. You definitely raised some good points and I definitely appreciated that. Making my decision harder now. Great review Bruce-
Thanks Man. I am about to do a review on it's replacement if I can ever stop repeating myself during recording :)
Love your review and especially your honesty when it comes to the shortcomings of this guitar. I was so fed up with overly excited reviews and shredding, so this has just been a fresh breath of air. Thank you!
I know exactly how you feel! More to come.
Very informative. You've saved me time and money. Thanks
Great review! I really enjoyed your approach to reviewing so hope to see more of them! I own a 8 string Boden metal and I feel like the endurneck perhaps is better suited for extended range guitars. I've not had the same experience with vibratos and bends at all, perhaps because that the neck is a lot wider and my thumb still stay on the back of the guitar neck. To me the neck feels a lot more comfortable than other extended guitars I've played. I agree with your points on playing sitting in a classical position. It's a bit awkward with their current design. I've not had the problem with the tuners on my guitar being too stiff, even changing strings was pretty easy and I did not have to use any tool. Like you said, a bad example or QC perhaps but the guitar is way too expensive for it to have those flaws.
Thanks Man. I really felt for them as a company because they were so approachable and friendly, but £2,500 is way too much for me to mess around with hoping I get a good one. I am getting really good feedback with this so I will do my other guitars/gear, including the Strandberg replacement which has surprised me more than I could have believed!
Great vid made! Never really seen the appeal of the strandberg guitars, but can see why some people like them! Hope you get your guitar sorted :)
Nice and honest review. Something different for a change. Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for the honest review; Looking forward to the Kiesel review, Bruce. TA
Great review. Surprisingly refreshing to hear someone share their negative views on these guitars. Will keep this in mind more then the majority of reviews I've seen
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Thanks a lot - really appreciate your mature view on ergonomics, tone, many things that others subjectively put out there. I'm currently looking at acquiring a guitar with huge sound and small footprint. I am considering the Kiesel HH2 holdsworth model, the Sainberger and the Stranberg, so it would be great to hear your thougts on the HH2. Keep it up!!!
Thanks man. Will do. I have no direct experience of the Kiesel, but have heard nothing but good things in general. I discounted them because of the quality control issues some seemed to be reporting in 2019/20 (not an issue of itself as long as its fixed) and the apocalyptically aggressive attitude of the owner towards customers with genuine issues. I don't need that sort of stress in my life :)
Just got one for 1500 quid. Stoked. Interesting to hear your points. Cheers
Thanks Bruce Darlington, this clarifies some questions I've had about the 'classical position'. Sounds like Strandberg could make some changes to the ergonomics. Look forward to seeing how you get on with the Kiesel, although, I suspect the bridge also sticks out of those.
Very Welcome Vin. I am honestly blown away by the Steingerger Spirit. It ticks all of the ergonomics boxes and I could buy around 7 or 8 of them for the same price as the Strandberg! The Classical Position is great for some things (Fretting position, relaxed shoulder...) but I find it much more tricky for rock vibrato and general 'feel' (whatever that is).
@@Dr.BGuitar Thanks, yeh I saw your video on the spirit it and see what you mean. Whilst I am extremely happy with my RG550, most of my practice time is restricted on the sofa, and I worry that in the long run it could lead to posture related pains. I've subscribed to your channel, it's always good to see fellow UK guitarists on youtube.
@@VinDhir Thanks Again Vin. I am just uploading a review of my Malmsteen Strat. Should be live today. Check it out, it's not what you would expect :)
@@Dr.BGuitar Great, I'll have a watch today. I've got a mint american deluxe (Bought with savings from my first job) that is gathering dust - either I need to rekindle my love for it or sell it!
Thank you! I can tell that all the things that bothered you would bother me too. Hopefully Strandberg is watching and address some of these concerns in future models. I was thinking of getting one in the future after getting the impression that they had solved all or most of the problems inherent in the instrument. But I guess they’re kind of like the original DeLorean. Interesting concept with questionable aspects and uncertain execution.
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Nice review mate. Get Ian to do you a custom build!
Very interesting thinking. A pleasure to look at your video. It is/was a REAL gear review, not a "look, how I can shred".
Thanks Man!
Great gear review. Very honest. Quality control seems a big issue here. Makes me doubt getting one.
I love the design of strandberg guitars and prefer it over the designs of other headless guitars, but I'm concerned about the price and sound of this particular model that you reviewed (fantastic review by the way). Do you think I could get better results and a wider range of tones (other than just a metal tone) if I bought a strandberg classic model (cheaper by about 1,000), and replaced the pickups if need be?
Thanks for the comment and compliment. I couldn't comment on the other model as I haven't played it, but I would seriously ask yourself what about the type of guitar is attracting you to it? For me, the QC was not there and the pickups were nowhere, and for the price of even the cheaper models you are looking at some very strong competition from other companies. Of course you may get one and love it! This was just my experience and opinion.
@@Dr.BGuitar Definitely things I'd like to consider more, thanks for the reply!
I can't believe the flaws on this guitar for that price point. That's so disappointing. I hope the new NX series is better.
I know! I just cant believe that the sub £500 guitars I own are so much better in terms of quality. As I said this may be an isolated incident, but for this level they really shouldn't be sneaking out of the factory gates.
Trying out an instrument is the best way as you say...TRUTH
You expressed your opinion well and were honest about the dislikes: neck the tuners the frets yet also the likes: fantastic lightweight fact the awesome no heel connection and great service.
EVery one is an individual and as you said it may be perfect for someother players.
I suggest you to order a headless Kiesel with relatively basic features on black Friday. With import tax and everything it will cost you around £1600
Totally happy with my Steinberger now: th-cam.com/video/rr9xC2AuGH0/w-d-xo.html and I had over £2000 left for whatever :)
Everyone to their own opinions. Ive owed a prog 6 bolt on for three years and all of the things that you pointed out as “flaws” never crossed my mind.
The tuners were stiff for a few weeks, but are just fine after they got used a few times. I have never used an allen key to turn them.
There are two carves for resting the guitar on your leg, one for standard and classical positions. So why would you rest the bridge on your leg with the guitar straight up and down.
Sure, the arm carve could be more exaggerated... but a core PRS bites your forearm and they are $4k and up....
Overall, its a chambered, ergonomic, and well playing guitar to me...
Glad you are happy with it man :)
so glad i ordered a kiesel osiris
You should do a video on it when it arrives. They look amazing!
@@Dr.BGuitar I will do that, I'm not a pro player, but I guess i'll do like you do and just make a gear review without all the bells and whistles!
Did you have a look on the Aristides guitars? They've been praised a lot
I’m asumming the les paul guitar you like more after this review.
Great review but why explain the sitting position?? Just lower the camera and show us properly 😂 you contradicted yourself a little but otherwise fantastic review and you seem like a cool non-bs bloke 👍
Thanks man. I just assumed no-one really wanted to have a closeup of my groinal area :)
two weeks?...see what happens to a zero fret in 6 months with the plain strings sitting on it. even SS frets will develop grooves and the 'clinky-clinky' will happen during bends regardless of the nut slots behind it. I like Kiesels bc they ditched the zero fret.
„Headless design“
-checks if head still on shoulders
I noticed the exact same thing!
Great review BTW! The guy is genuine and happy! I like that!