I was considering the Strandberg, but over 2200 for a made in Indonesia guitar with lately lots of QC issues and lower quality than previous years.. it just isn't worth the price. I bought a QX 6 string for basically a third of the price.
Hi! I wasn't aware that Strandberg had lots of QC issues recently. My experiences are limited to my Boden. In any case, I think you made a great purchase with the QX! Cheers, Lukas
Very helpful comparisons and I really like that I got to hear the actual tonality of the guitars without the interference of any added effects. Thanks guys well done.
Good comparison. I am trying to decide between the two. I need to play that Strandberg neck to be sure, but I don't like the idea of being force into a classical position (see Anton Oparin's video on the subject). Here in the states the Q is about $1k USD and the new ones have SS frets. Hard to justify double the price for what is, at the end of the day, also an Indo build. For around $2k I expect EU, USA or Japan build, full stop.
Thank you! I rarely play classical position and can still get along fine with the Strandberg. Btw, the Boden Essential is also 1k (I've just checked on Sweetwater). I didn't know that the Quests now also have SS! That's cool, but I also like the Evo Gold frets on mine a lot. I think you can't go wrong with either, but it's definitely advisable to try a Strandberg first because the neck profile is unique. Cheers, Lukas
I'm pretty much set on getting the new ebony Q52 model. But I'm still considering. The biggest reason for me to buy a headless is the weight because I have back problems. I've tried a strandberg 7 before and it was incredibly light. Which one is heavier the quest or the strandberg? And is the difference between them big?
Hey there. Since you mentioned you have back problems, I didn't want to guess or go by feel. So it took some time to exactly weigh them (with a luggage scale): My Quest has 2.07 kg (without a strap) and my Strandberg has a weight of 2.13 kg (with a strap that weighs ca. 0.1 kg, impossible to weight it without a strap unfortunately - no headstock, you know lol). So they are almost identical in weight. If you're in the US, they both weigh about 4.5 lbs (between 4.4 and 4.6 lbs). Hope this helps! Cheers, Lukas
Price/value wise the Ibanez is the winner. But guys, you know what is the winner? The IYV ISHL-500. That guitar beats these overpriced ones. Anyways, I managed the stupid jack location on my Ibanez: th-cam.com/video/OkmNaBG2UHQ/w-d-xo.html
I'm a happy owner of a Q54. Before buying it I was saving money for a Strandberd. But when I had the chance of testing the Q54 I did not have any hesitation and I bought it. I felt in total resonance with it. And it's soooo light (2,2 kg). After nearly two years it's still and always the guitar I play the most of the ones I have.
Hi there. Thanks for the comment. Happy to hear that you like your Quest! I haven't played a Q54 yet but I should give them a try. Did you have the chance to try a Strandberg, just out of curiosity? Cheers, Lukas
I hate my QX54 though. The gimmick roasted fretboard with the mistakenly selected inlay colors: all suck in dim light. U cant see anything. Jack location needed to rethink th-cam.com/video/OkmNaBG2UHQ/w-d-xo.html oh and the overhyped fret material - its color also a sucker!
As the owner of both guitar, strandburg bridge is fxcking garbage. Just try adjust the intonation of strandberg. IBANEZ Quest is way reliable. and also easy to adjust. For me there's only one pros with strandberg. Classic guitar play position.
Hi there. I was wondering which Strandberg model you own. One with a fixed bridge or a tremolo? So I guess you're not a huge fan of the endurneck (neck profile, flat radius, multi scale) since you mentioned the classical position as the only pro of the Strandberg. Cheers, Lukas
Excellent work my Brothers and great Comparison as well, You guys have a Wonderful Weekend and A Great & Happy Holliday's!! Christmas and New Year's Y'all and Your Families,!! Your Music-In-Law Ryan Hall 🤘🎸🤠🤗🌍🌎🫂✌️🎄
With the new Strandberg Boden Essential for roughly the same price as the Ibanez it is much harder to decide. I already bought Quest because it was cheaper and I love it, but for the same price the Strandberg shape looks more metal and the pickups seem to be slightly higher output.
Hey there. I think you can't go wrong with either one! The Strandberg oem pickups are high output, but I prefer the tones of the Quest. In the the end, it's all subjective. Cheers!
Hey guys!!! I've ordered my headless guitar at the end of August.... And I got some pics from different steps from cut to assembled for the first time, but it's not ready. Many things to do, but I saw a shape and it's awesome!!!!! The wood is really beautiful! Also it has fan frets... The master is Ruslan Abdullaev. He also makes a bridges for headless guitars. If you have e-mail, I would show you his work!!!!
Excellent comparison Gents! Just purchased QX52/Black for the thinner neck and slanted frets. Subscribed. Looking forward to your videos this year. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
Thanks a lot for the kind words and your sub! Lots of fun with your QX52. I haven't had the chance to play one of the Quests with slanted frets yet. Did you compare it to another Quest with regular frets? Cheers, Lukas
@@LMGuitarCorner Greets. Nope. Just purchased online Saturday. Hope to get this week. I live in the boonies so no chance to try either. Anthony George did a good comparo and wised me up to the differences in necks. I'll let ya know. Have a great week and Best Regards and Best Wishes!
i own a Q52 Laser Blue > love it❤it shreds...the pickups are organic & responsive to my picking techniques the neck is slightly thicker like a 70s strat but it is comfortable and after a few hours of playing, u will get used to it the saddle/tuning system is awesome & very stable the gvitar is very light but very resonant...the evo gold frets is smooth for vibrato & bends & it shreds!
Hey there. Thanks for leaving a comment. Sounds like you genuinely love your Quest! Have you tried any other headless guitars as well, and if so, which ones ? Cheers, Lukas
@@LMGuitarCorner tried the Strandberg (not sure which model) a couple of months ago cant really adapt to the feel of the gvitar > the neck & the slanted frets feels weird but the gvitar is cool > very innovative
I was considering the Strandberg, but over 2200 for a made in Indonesia guitar with lately lots of QC issues and lower quality than previous years.. it just isn't worth the price. I bought a QX 6 string for basically a third of the price.
Hi! I wasn't aware that Strandberg had lots of QC issues recently. My experiences are limited to my Boden. In any case, I think you made a great purchase with the QX! Cheers, Lukas
Very helpful comparisons and I really like that I got to hear the actual tonality of the guitars without the interference of any added effects. Thanks guys well done.
Thank you very much for watching and leaving such a nice comment! Cheers
Good comparison. I am trying to decide between the two. I need to play that Strandberg neck to be sure, but I don't like the idea of being force into a classical position (see Anton Oparin's video on the subject). Here in the states the Q is about $1k USD and the new ones have SS frets. Hard to justify double the price for what is, at the end of the day, also an Indo build. For around $2k I expect EU, USA or Japan build, full stop.
Thank you! I rarely play classical position and can still get along fine with the Strandberg. Btw, the Boden Essential is also 1k (I've just checked on Sweetwater).
I didn't know that the Quests now also have SS! That's cool, but I also like the Evo Gold frets on mine a lot.
I think you can't go wrong with either, but it's definitely advisable to try a Strandberg first because the neck profile is unique. Cheers, Lukas
I'm pretty much set on getting the new ebony Q52 model.
But I'm still considering.
The biggest reason for me to buy a headless is the weight because I have back problems.
I've tried a strandberg 7 before and it was incredibly light.
Which one is heavier the quest or the strandberg? And is the difference between them big?
Hey there. Since you mentioned you have back problems, I didn't want to guess or go by feel. So it took some time to exactly weigh them (with a luggage scale): My Quest has 2.07 kg (without a strap) and my Strandberg has a weight of 2.13 kg (with a strap that weighs ca. 0.1 kg, impossible to weight it without a strap unfortunately - no headstock, you know lol). So they are almost identical in weight. If you're in the US, they both weigh about 4.5 lbs (between 4.4 and 4.6 lbs).
Hope this helps! Cheers, Lukas
Price/value wise the Ibanez is the winner. But guys, you know what is the winner? The IYV ISHL-500. That guitar beats these overpriced ones. Anyways, I managed the stupid jack location on my Ibanez: th-cam.com/video/OkmNaBG2UHQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Never heard of that brand, I'll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing your video, good idea! Cheers, Lukas
@@LMGuitarCorner it s a 150 USDe Korean-Vietnamese made guitar. Great for the money. Light, at home I tend to practice on that. Pickups are hot
I'm a happy owner of a Q54. Before buying it I was saving money for a Strandberd. But when I had the chance of testing the Q54 I did not have any hesitation and I bought it. I felt in total resonance with it. And it's soooo light (2,2 kg).
After nearly two years it's still and always the guitar I play the most of the ones I have.
Hi there. Thanks for the comment. Happy to hear that you like your Quest! I haven't played a Q54 yet but I should give them a try. Did you have the chance to try a Strandberg, just out of curiosity? Cheers, Lukas
I hate my QX54 though. The gimmick roasted fretboard with the mistakenly selected inlay colors: all suck in dim light. U cant see anything. Jack location needed to rethink th-cam.com/video/OkmNaBG2UHQ/w-d-xo.html oh and the overhyped fret material - its color also a sucker!
As the owner of both guitar, strandburg bridge is fxcking garbage. Just try adjust the intonation of strandberg. IBANEZ Quest is way reliable. and also easy to adjust. For me there's only one pros with strandberg. Classic guitar play position.
Hi there. I was wondering which Strandberg model you own. One with a fixed bridge or a tremolo?
So I guess you're not a huge fan of the endurneck (neck profile, flat radius, multi scale) since you mentioned the classical position as the only pro of the Strandberg.
Cheers, Lukas
Excellent work my Brothers and great Comparison as well, You guys have a Wonderful Weekend and A Great & Happy Holliday's!! Christmas and New Year's Y'all and Your Families,!! Your Music-In-Law Ryan Hall 🤘🎸🤠🤗🌍🌎🫂✌️🎄
Thank you very much brother for the kind words and your support, we appreciate that! Have a great weekend and Christmas season too! Cheers, Lukas
Interesting and useful review. I think the Ibanez Q52 looks and sounds really good 🙂
Thanks a lot! I agree, it's a great guitar. Cheers, Lukas
Was teaching a class. Enjoying the replay.
Thank you buddy! Cheers, Lukas
With the new Strandberg Boden Essential for roughly the same price as the Ibanez it is much harder to decide. I already bought Quest because it was cheaper and I love it, but for the same price the Strandberg shape looks more metal and the pickups seem to be slightly higher output.
Hey there. I think you can't go wrong with either one! The Strandberg oem pickups are high output, but I prefer the tones of the Quest. In the the end, it's all subjective. Cheers!
Great vidio guys,thanks
Hey Keith, thanks a lot! Cheers, Lukas
Hey guys!!! I've ordered my headless guitar at the end of August.... And I got some pics from different steps from cut to assembled for the first time, but it's not ready. Many things to do, but I saw a shape and it's awesome!!!!! The wood is really beautiful! Also it has fan frets... The master is Ruslan Abdullaev. He also makes a bridges for headless guitars. If you have e-mail, I would show you his work!!!!
Hey Maxim. That sounds cool! You can send the pictures to lukasmartinsguitarcorner@gmail.com - thanks man! Cheers, Lukas
Sent it already with several pics of different steps.... Was hard to make a final choice;))))
@@LMGuitarCornerLukas, hi!!!! Did you receive my letter???
Hi! Yeah I did, I will reply tomorrow, I promise! Cheers, Lukas
Excellent comparison Gents! Just purchased QX52/Black for the thinner neck and slanted frets. Subscribed. Looking forward to your videos this year. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
Thanks a lot for the kind words and your sub! Lots of fun with your QX52. I haven't had the chance to play one of the Quests with slanted frets yet. Did you compare it to another Quest with regular frets? Cheers, Lukas
@@LMGuitarCorner Greets. Nope. Just purchased online Saturday. Hope to get this week. I live in the boonies so no chance to try either. Anthony George did a good comparo and wised me up to the differences in necks. I'll let ya know. Have a great week and Best Regards and Best Wishes!
Same to you!
Hoping to catch it live this time! 😎🎄🎅🎄🎸🎹🐦😊
You can do it Laz! See you in 25 minutes! Cheers, Lukas
I'm working on SF!
Had to take a call and missed the rest... hitting the rewind! 😎🎸🤘🎅🐦
Thanks Laz, hope you enjoyed it! Cheers, Lukas
i own a Q52 Laser Blue > love it❤it shreds...the pickups are organic & responsive to my picking techniques
the neck is slightly thicker like a 70s strat but it is comfortable and after a few hours of playing, u will get used to it
the saddle/tuning system is awesome & very stable
the gvitar is very light but very resonant...the evo gold frets is smooth for vibrato & bends & it shreds!
Hey there. Thanks for leaving a comment. Sounds like you genuinely love your Quest! Have you tried any other headless guitars as well, and if so, which ones ? Cheers, Lukas
@@LMGuitarCorner tried the Strandberg (not sure which model) a couple of months ago
cant really adapt to the feel of the gvitar > the neck & the slanted frets feels weird but the gvitar is cool > very innovative