I loved this honest and informative review, I've almost pulled the trigger on a Strandberg guitar, in particular an 8 string about a dozen times (in the last week lol), it's so good to hear from someone who's had one hands on and can offer the critique the rest of us are looking for that will influence our decision, I'm sold! God Bless and stay safe!
Thanks for watching and the kind words! Congrats on pulling the trigger on it, the Strandberg design makes more and more sense the more strings you add...it's crazy how light, compact and playable this guitar is, ESPECIALLY with 8 freaking strings! Consider giving the channel a sub as well for more content like this
True, true, if you go past 6, might as well go all the way for 8, especially on a Strandberg. Your music will thank you. Drop tuning that lowest string to E is very tempting, though. Many Strandberg owners say that it really does not cause problems.
Thanks for your thoughtful review. I currently have a Schecter Blackjack A8 (quite happy with it) and use it in a duo playing classic rock. I have it tuned down two half steps to the low E. Most songs I play the bass part, and on others I'm up in the guitar range playing solos and song signature licks, just fretting two frets higher. I'm been looking over the Strandberg 8's and inching my way toward one to have a multi-scale instrument and a second 8-string. Thanks, again.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! The Strandberg 8 is amazing to play both sitting and standing and weighs about the same as a six string guitar. The only word of caution I'd give you is that some of the Indonesian made 'Berg's I've played have had really extreme fret sprout (my 8 string did). I'd recommend buying where you can potentially return it if you get one like that. Other wise, they play and sound great and are worthy of the price tag
Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad I could help! Strandberg makes a unique instrument that's def very different from pretty much anything else on the market. If you haven't already, consider giving the channel a sub for more content like this!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! The headless design really is so important on any 8 string guitar, if it had a head stock it would be so heavy and uncomfortable. It weighs about the same as a normal six string guitar despite the larger body and neck, def check one out when you can! If you haven't already consider giving the channel a sub for loads of new guitar content coming in the spring! And if you've got a few stop by and check out my new single 'World -1', since you liked the demo track here I think you'd really dig one of my fully written tunes! th-cam.com/video/gUZFQrY1fsU/w-d-xo.html
@@aminorerror I only have a cheap 8 string. But I can imagine that the shape and the headless design of Strandberg make it much more enjoyable! I'm really looking forward, the enduroneck also got my attention.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! I'd highly recommend going strandberg although I wish I had gone Original over Metal IMO. Mine is a bit of a lemon, I just had bad luck with mine but I did buy it used and super marked down.
Yea that's what I meant. I'm also not a fan of basswood guitars, but that's just IMO. The Strandy ergonomics make it the only build I'd consider for an 8, it's such a wide neck the Strandy design makes it as comfortable as it's going to be.
Regarding the sharp fret ends on the treble side, I have a theory. In Indonesia the humidity and temperature is very high. So when the guitars reach dryer and cooler climates, the wood is bound to shrink slightly as it drys. Leaving the frets sticking out a bit from the fretboard. My Indonesian made Ibanez RGIB6 actually shredded my index finger, until I leveled the edges down. You could leave your guitar in the bathroom and let it sit there, would perhaps solve that issue.
That's def an interesting theory! Right now its cold here in Philly and all my guitars are a little sharp on the edges (although not my Korean made 'berg) This guitar is by far the WORST though on the fret edges than my J Custom Ibanez or Kiesel Vader that get a little sharp in the winter. Fingers crossed your right, and I think I'll try that bathroom trick too! Thanks for watching!
@@aminorerror Well, I belive both South Corea and Japan are less humid than Indonesia. Thanks for the review and good luck in the bathroom! Just ordered a white Metal 8. Cheers!
Enjoyed this review dude, cheers for sharing. I can definitely relate to reaching for lower notes than what I get out of my 7-string in b-standard. I frequently look for an A but find b-standard much more intuitive because of the 4th interval between B and E. Do you miss the trem from your 7-string?
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I'm kinda spoiled, I've still got my Strandberg Original 7 with a Tremolo that's in drop Ab, and still have my Ibanez J Custom 7 that's in standard. I def would miss the tremolo if I didn't have it anymore, but that said having the 8 with a fixed bridge is cool too. Different setups make you play and approach leads differently that I think is a lot of fun to play around with. Thanks again and best of luck!
Thanks for the kind words! I recently released a new single you might really like as well, here's a link if you're interested. th-cam.com/video/rqRs9M_1AVY/w-d-xo.html
Those types of jacks are supposed to have a locking washer. It frequently goes missing when beginners do their own maintenance because they can't figure out what it's for (or at the factory if the new guy does that part). A new one should be a few cents at most in any hardware store. Buy 2 and put on both sides to be extra sure that thing never comes undone again :)
Eh, IMO they should just use better quality jacks that don't require modifications to not fail. I've now had problems with 5 of these style jacks, all of which were brand new to start. Especially having this jack fail at a gig is unacceptable in general let alone for a guitar that costs over 2 grand.
Getting really close to pulling the trigger on one of these as my first 8-string and multiscale. I see there are some concerns with QC on the new NX Boden models. I can deal with most of the common issues, except the sharp and poorly filed frets. I hate dealing with returns and exchanges, so I am wondering - is the issue something that can be fixed by filing them further yourself?
Thanks for watching and commenting, yes unfortunately QC can be a little hit or miss specifically with regards to the fret work on the Indo strandy's. Some viewers have speculated it's because of the high humidity climate in Indonesia but I'm not so sure. Some of the Indo strandy's I've reviewed have been perfect and others have been pretty bad. It is a job you can do yourself (I'd highly suggest watching a bunch of videos online otherwise you're likely to just make a mess of the fretboard) but IMO they really need to get on this issue. It's unacceptable for any guitar to have bad fret work, let alone a $2,000+ guitar. Rock on!
Yep still got it! The white has NOT aged well. It's got this uneven yellowing all around the body and it's probably been my least favorite Strandberg I've reviewed (I've done around 8 so far.) Don't let that scare you off, it's the most comfortable 8 string on the market but the Indo Strandy's can be a bit hit or miss. Good luck!
Thanks for your review! What would be in your opinion the best pick between the Boden Metal 8 and the Boden Original 8? From the specs I see that the only differences are in the woods and a lil bit in the price. The rest seems the same 🤔
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yea the Original and Metal are pretty damn close, although the difference in body woods is going to change the character of the guitars a decent bit. Otherwise, the choice comes down to cosmetics too, which one you think looks best for what your going for image wise. I like my Metal 8, but the fretwork was pretty rough (as a few of the Indonesian Strandy's I've tested has been) so I'd suggest making sure you can possibly return it if you get a bad one. Best of luck!
For ergonomics, no doubt! The QC has been hit or miss in my experience unfortunately though so if you're buying without being able to play it ahead of time, make sure you can return it if you get a dud. Good luck!
Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate the support and kind words. I was playing in a relatively successful cover band for years (we usually played 70-85 gigs a year) and we would put a modern rock and metal spin on new pop tunes. Being as synth bass lines go lower than normal bass guitar range I found the 8 worked great to compliment those lines in spots when making the songs heavier. It was also fun to move whole riffs and chord progressions and octave lower or just have movement go lower in spots too. THANK GOD I'm out of that band and not in that toxic environment anymore though...the worst band members ever lol I'm just focusing on my channel and original music now, I've got 11 new guitar reviews and 3 EP's on the way so I hope you'll stop back and check em out. Rock on!
@@aminorerror I gotchya. I really wish more ppl would do arrangements on cover songs--even just slight arrangements like you said about voicing a chord a bit differently with extended range guitars (really getting jiggy with the 8-string makes sense with a synth bass lol)
Sorry to hear about the problems you're having too! Yea, I don't understand why so many companies are using those style jacks currently, as my Kiesel and all Strandberg's have them. My Metal 8 has been good now for a while at least since I had to pull it apart and fix it, hopefully your's will be the same!
Thanks for the review.. nice one.. How does the increase in the scale change feel?? I'm worried about the increased scale length.. I've played only 25.5" all my life
Thanks for watching and the kind words! One of my favorite aspects of all strandberg's over companies is that the fan isn't as extreme as it can be with other companies. My Kiesel Vader, while a beautiful instrument, has a pretty extreme fan that can be uncomfortable at times. Not the case with any Strandberg I've ever played, 6, 7 or 8 string. Because of the endure neck design, and the placement of the strap pins, there isn't another brand out there that nails ergonomics better. Hope that helps!
No, my point was that that fan isn't extreme, unlike other companies like Kiesel or Ormsby ect. Have you ever played an extended range guitar before? If you're jumping from a 6 straight to an 8 that'll be a bit confusing, but if you're used to an 7 switch to 8 with the different scale length will be very easy. Otherwise it might just take a little more work.
How is the action? I like mine as low as it can get. My ibanez rgd prestige has super low butter smooth action. Even people who set it up will say that the action was really easy to work with.
Hey man, Loved your video ! I'm in love with my Strandberg Prog 7 and I'm really considering buying a Strandberg 8 string. Multiple questions : What tuning are you in ? What string gauge are you using ? Are you a Freak Guitar Camper or a fan of Freak Kitchen by any chance ? 'Cause I found some similarities with Mattias IA Eklundh's style in your song at the beginning (it's a compliment) Take care !
Thank you for the kind words! I've heard Mattias Eklundh play before but I've never heard Freak Kitchen, I'll have to check that out! I'm in standard tuning in this, and the string are string joy's 9-72 pack. I'd highly recommend this guitar, its so crazy comfortable despite all the strings lol
@@aminorerror Wonderful ! Thank you very much for all the info :D And thanks for subscribing to my channel ;) You're a very nice man ! What's your name ? (I'm guessing it's neither A nor Minor) You should really check out what Mattias is doing on his own with his Freak Audio Lab. You may like it ! Plenty of 8 string madness.
The Metal has a basswood body with a solid maple top and an ebony fretboard where the original has a swamp ash body with a 4A flame maple top and a maple fingerboard. The different woods will give them a slightly different tone, aside from the obvious cosmetic differences.
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting, while I haven't been able to check out an Abasi yet, there's two things that stand out to me. The first is the fan is a bit wider than the 'berg so certain things will be more uncomfortable if you have hands on the smaller size. The other would be that with the head stock that's a LOT of weight that the 'Berg won't have. IMO I wouldn't consider any 8 with a headstock due to the extra weight, all that extra wood and extra tuning machines is gonna make it less comfortable. Headless is a must on any ERG's IMO. Best of luck!
@@aminorerror Thanks for the feedback! I have Alien hands like Steve Vai so I don't think wider fan is an issue. But the headstock weight, that's a great point. I also play 5 string bass and that is quite heavy over time and you gotta fight it for fluid runs. i wish there was a place where I could try a Strandburg and an Abasi...
Lucky you to have alien Steve Van like hands! I've gotta make do with my little ones lol I wish there was a spot too that had both of those in stock to check out, but these niche brands are such a specialty is prob wouldn't make any sense for a brick and mortar shop to actually try and sell them lol
@@aminorerror Looking into it further I don't understand the difference between the original model and metal version. same pickups. same everything? except color? don't understand the change in the name. also it's disappointing that at this price point it's made in Indonesia!? and it doesn't even have a hard-shell case... when you pay that much for a PRS you really get the works.
I’ve had build quality issues on one that I got too I got the 7 string red boden. it’s the Indonesian build quality, they’re asking too much for this garbage. I was highly disappointed with it. I do however hear the Japanese made ones are way better. They only sell them in Japan, when I go I will definitely get one.
What's interesting is the Classic and Fusion I've tried recently didn't have the same problems. Actually, just the opposite. The build quality is spot on, as is the fretwork ect. The Japanese ones do look amazing, but they also cost at least a thousand bucks more than the indonesian ones. Honestly, I think we both just wound up with some lemons. I'd say give the Indonesian ones another shot if you can. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@aminorerror I’ve tried 2 so far, the red 7 boden and the prog one in black. The prog one was by far the worst of the two. I got mine from sweetwater, they were cool with the return I like buying from them because you can see the wood and other details like figuring and stuff. Where did you get yours? Was gonna try musicians friend and hope to get a nice top but idk
I got my Metal 8 used off of Reverb and it was open box, but marked down a LOT which is prob why lol I tried out a classic and fusion recently, both off musicians friend and both of those guitars were perfect, so idk. Maybe they were working the bugs out. Its surprising to me still though, I've got an older Korean made OS original and that guitar is perfect.
I loved this honest and informative review, I've almost pulled the trigger on a Strandberg guitar, in particular an 8 string about a dozen times (in the last week lol), it's so good to hear from someone who's had one hands on and can offer the critique the rest of us are looking for that will influence our decision, I'm sold! God Bless and stay safe!
Thanks for watching and the kind words! Congrats on pulling the trigger on it, the Strandberg design makes more and more sense the more strings you add...it's crazy how light, compact and playable this guitar is, ESPECIALLY with 8 freaking strings!
Consider giving the channel a sub as well for more content like this
Hope you got one because they're the cats ass.
True, true, if you go past 6, might as well go all the way for 8, especially on a Strandberg. Your music will thank you. Drop tuning that lowest string to E is very tempting, though. Many Strandberg owners say that it really does not cause problems.
Thanks for your thoughtful review. I currently have a Schecter Blackjack A8 (quite happy with it) and use it in a duo playing classic rock. I have it tuned down two half steps to the low E. Most songs I play the bass part, and on others I'm up in the guitar range playing solos and song signature licks, just fretting two frets higher. I'm been looking over the Strandberg 8's and inching my way toward one to have a multi-scale instrument and a second 8-string. Thanks, again.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! The Strandberg 8 is amazing to play both sitting and standing and weighs about the same as a six string guitar. The only word of caution I'd give you is that some of the Indonesian made 'Berg's I've played have had really extreme fret sprout (my 8 string did). I'd recommend buying where you can potentially return it if you get one like that. Other wise, they play and sound great and are worthy of the price tag
Excellent, varied review. I'll probably get a Strandberg once my funds allow it. Thanks for the information!
Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad I could help! Strandberg makes a unique instrument that's def very different from pretty much anything else on the market. If you haven't already, consider giving the channel a sub for more content like this!
Great review, I definitly have to try a Boden 8 string myself.
The intro song was nice!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! The headless design really is so important on any 8 string guitar, if it had a head stock it would be so heavy and uncomfortable. It weighs about the same as a normal six string guitar despite the larger body and neck, def check one out when you can!
If you haven't already consider giving the channel a sub for loads of new guitar content coming in the spring! And if you've got a few stop by and check out my new single 'World -1', since you liked the demo track here I think you'd really dig one of my fully written tunes!
th-cam.com/video/gUZFQrY1fsU/w-d-xo.html
@@aminorerror I only have a cheap 8 string. But I can imagine that the shape and the headless design of Strandberg make it much more enjoyable! I'm really looking forward, the enduroneck also got my attention.
Very nice playing. Considering one of these right now...
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words! I'd highly recommend going strandberg although I wish I had gone Original over Metal IMO. Mine is a bit of a lemon, I just had bad luck with mine but I did buy it used and super marked down.
@@aminorerror Original 8? Im specifically looking for an 8.
Yea that's what I meant. I'm also not a fan of basswood guitars, but that's just IMO. The Strandy ergonomics make it the only build I'd consider for an 8, it's such a wide neck the Strandy design makes it as comfortable as it's going to be.
I'll agree with you on the instrument jack. On my 7 string Strandberg it was the very first thing that gave me problems.
Honestly....why do they use those jacks!? Thanks for watching!
Regarding the sharp fret ends on the treble side, I have a theory. In Indonesia the humidity and temperature is very high. So when the guitars reach dryer and cooler climates, the wood is bound to shrink slightly as it drys. Leaving the frets sticking out a bit from the fretboard. My Indonesian made Ibanez RGIB6 actually shredded my index finger, until I leveled the edges down. You could leave your guitar in the bathroom and let it sit there, would perhaps solve that issue.
That's def an interesting theory! Right now its cold here in Philly and all my guitars are a little sharp on the edges (although not my Korean made 'berg) This guitar is by far the WORST though on the fret edges than my J Custom Ibanez or Kiesel Vader that get a little sharp in the winter. Fingers crossed your right, and I think I'll try that bathroom trick too! Thanks for watching!
@@aminorerror Well, I belive both South Corea and Japan are less humid than Indonesia. Thanks for the review and good luck in the bathroom! Just ordered a white Metal 8. Cheers!
Enjoyed this review dude, cheers for sharing. I can definitely relate to reaching for lower notes than what I get out of my 7-string in b-standard. I frequently look for an A but find b-standard much more intuitive because of the 4th interval between B and E. Do you miss the trem from your 7-string?
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! I'm kinda spoiled, I've still got my Strandberg Original 7 with a Tremolo that's in drop Ab, and still have my Ibanez J Custom 7 that's in standard. I def would miss the tremolo if I didn't have it anymore, but that said having the 8 with a fixed bridge is cool too. Different setups make you play and approach leads differently that I think is a lot of fun to play around with. Thanks again and best of luck!
boden prog nx8
Man, ur playing is sick! 🤘🏽
Thanks for the kind words! I recently released a new single you might really like as well, here's a link if you're interested.
th-cam.com/video/rqRs9M_1AVY/w-d-xo.html
Those types of jacks are supposed to have a locking washer. It frequently goes missing when beginners do their own maintenance because they can't figure out what it's for (or at the factory if the new guy does that part). A new one should be a few cents at most in any hardware store. Buy 2 and put on both sides to be extra sure that thing never comes undone again :)
Eh, IMO they should just use better quality jacks that don't require modifications to not fail. I've now had problems with 5 of these style jacks, all of which were brand new to start. Especially having this jack fail at a gig is unacceptable in general let alone for a guitar that costs over 2 grand.
@@aminorerror They are absolutely overpriced. For the price they need to be made in Japan.
Getting really close to pulling the trigger on one of these as my first 8-string and multiscale. I see there are some concerns with QC on the new NX Boden models. I can deal with most of the common issues, except the sharp and poorly filed frets. I hate dealing with returns and exchanges, so I am wondering - is the issue something that can be fixed by filing them further yourself?
Thanks for watching and commenting, yes unfortunately QC can be a little hit or miss specifically with regards to the fret work on the Indo strandy's. Some viewers have speculated it's because of the high humidity climate in Indonesia but I'm not so sure. Some of the Indo strandy's I've reviewed have been perfect and others have been pretty bad. It is a job you can do yourself (I'd highly suggest watching a bunch of videos online otherwise you're likely to just make a mess of the fretboard) but IMO they really need to get on this issue. It's unacceptable for any guitar to have bad fret work, let alone a $2,000+ guitar. Rock on!
Four years later, do you still have this guitar? I’m hoping to pick up a black one soon.
Yep still got it! The white has NOT aged well. It's got this uneven yellowing all around the body and it's probably been my least favorite Strandberg I've reviewed (I've done around 8 so far.) Don't let that scare you off, it's the most comfortable 8 string on the market but the Indo Strandy's can be a bit hit or miss. Good luck!
Thanks for your review! What would be in your opinion the best pick between the Boden Metal 8 and the Boden Original 8? From the specs I see that the only differences are in the woods and a lil bit in the price. The rest seems the same 🤔
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yea the Original and Metal are pretty damn close, although the difference in body woods is going to change the character of the guitars a decent bit. Otherwise, the choice comes down to cosmetics too, which one you think looks best for what your going for image wise. I like my Metal 8, but the fretwork was pretty rough (as a few of the Indonesian Strandy's I've tested has been) so I'd suggest making sure you can possibly return it if you get a bad one. Best of luck!
I Will buy an 8 string guitar strangfeñd soon.is the best guitar pro n the world.😊
For ergonomics, no doubt! The QC has been hit or miss in my experience unfortunately though so if you're buying without being able to play it ahead of time, make sure you can return it if you get a dud. Good luck!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Got two new strandberg reviews that'll be posting soon.
Very nice playing. What are you doing playing an 8-string in pop music lol?
Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate the support and kind words. I was playing in a relatively successful cover band for years (we usually played 70-85 gigs a year) and we would put a modern rock and metal spin on new pop tunes. Being as synth bass lines go lower than normal bass guitar range I found the 8 worked great to compliment those lines in spots when making the songs heavier. It was also fun to move whole riffs and chord progressions and octave lower or just have movement go lower in spots too. THANK GOD I'm out of that band and not in that toxic environment anymore though...the worst band members ever lol I'm just focusing on my channel and original music now, I've got 11 new guitar reviews and 3 EP's on the way so I hope you'll stop back and check em out. Rock on!
@@aminorerror I gotchya. I really wish more ppl would do arrangements on cover songs--even just slight arrangements like you said about voicing a chord a bit differently with extended range guitars (really getting jiggy with the 8-string makes sense with a synth bass lol)
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E A G L E S EAGLES!!!!
(Unfortunately I'm not even expecting them to make the playoffs this year lol Thanks for watching!)
I've had trouble with my flushmount output jack similar to the ones you're experiencing
Sorry to hear about the problems you're having too! Yea, I don't understand why so many companies are using those style jacks currently, as my Kiesel and all Strandberg's have them. My Metal 8 has been good now for a while at least since I had to pull it apart and fix it, hopefully your's will be the same!
@@aminorerror hell yeah I'm glad you got it fixed and I'm actually picking up a boden 8 today
Oh shit nice! Congrats on the new axe, that's sick!
Thanks for the review.. nice one.. How does the increase in the scale change feel?? I'm worried about the increased scale length.. I've played only 25.5" all my life
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
One of my favorite aspects of all strandberg's over companies is that the fan isn't as extreme as it can be with other companies. My Kiesel Vader, while a beautiful instrument, has a pretty extreme fan that can be uncomfortable at times. Not the case with any Strandberg I've ever played, 6, 7 or 8 string. Because of the endure neck design, and the placement of the strap pins, there isn't another brand out there that nails ergonomics better.
Hope that helps!
@@aminorerror my question is whether the 26.5-28 would be hard for me to play and adapt to coz I've used only 25.5" always
No, my point was that that fan isn't extreme, unlike other companies like Kiesel or Ormsby ect.
Have you ever played an extended range guitar before? If you're jumping from a 6 straight to an 8 that'll be a bit confusing, but if you're used to an 7 switch to 8 with the different scale length will be very easy. Otherwise it might just take a little more work.
@@aminorerror thanks man.. I've played 7 strings before.. but haven't owned one.. leaning towards a Strandberg 7 or 8
Gotcha, you'll def be happy and very comfortable on any strandberg. The scale length and fan is very comfortable. Best of luck!
How is the action? I like mine as low as it can get. My ibanez rgd prestige has super low butter smooth action. Even people who set it up will say that the action was really easy to work with.
Action is great, just as low and smooth as any other guitar brand I've ever played. The stainless steel frets are great too! Thanks for watching!
@@aminorerror awesome!! Can't wait for mine to come in the mail
Hey man, Loved your video ! I'm in love with my Strandberg Prog 7 and I'm really considering buying a Strandberg 8 string. Multiple questions : What tuning are you in ? What string gauge are you using ? Are you a Freak Guitar Camper or a fan of Freak Kitchen by any chance ? 'Cause I found some similarities with Mattias IA Eklundh's style in your song at the beginning (it's a compliment) Take care !
Thank you for the kind words! I've heard Mattias Eklundh play before but I've never heard Freak Kitchen, I'll have to check that out! I'm in standard tuning in this, and the string are string joy's 9-72 pack. I'd highly recommend this guitar, its so crazy comfortable despite all the strings lol
@@aminorerror Wonderful ! Thank you very much for all the info :D And thanks for subscribing to my channel ;) You're a very nice man ! What's your name ? (I'm guessing it's neither A nor Minor)
You should really check out what Mattias is doing on his own with his Freak Audio Lab. You may like it ! Plenty of 8 string madness.
Hahaha my name is Rob, no problem at all, you've got great content on your channel! I'll def check that out, thanks for the tip!
@@aminorerror Great ! Very nice meating you Rob :D Can't wait to see you again (on my channel or mine) Take care !
What is the difference between this guitar and the Boden 8 string Original?
The Metal has a basswood body with a solid maple top and an ebony fretboard where the original has a swamp ash body with a 4A flame maple top and a maple fingerboard. The different woods will give them a slightly different tone, aside from the obvious cosmetic differences.
I always tune my 8s to EBEadgbe.
I haven't experimented with that but I def will!
anyone have experience with this guitar compared to Abasi concepts Master or J series? Which one is the better 8 string guitar?
Hi!
Thanks for watching and commenting, while I haven't been able to check out an Abasi yet, there's two things that stand out to me. The first is the fan is a bit wider than the 'berg so certain things will be more uncomfortable if you have hands on the smaller size. The other would be that with the head stock that's a LOT of weight that the 'Berg won't have. IMO I wouldn't consider any 8 with a headstock due to the extra weight, all that extra wood and extra tuning machines is gonna make it less comfortable. Headless is a must on any ERG's IMO.
Best of luck!
@@aminorerror Thanks for the feedback! I have Alien hands like Steve Vai so I don't think wider fan is an issue. But the headstock weight, that's a great point. I also play 5 string bass and that is quite heavy over time and you gotta fight it for fluid runs. i wish there was a place where I could try a Strandburg and an Abasi...
Lucky you to have alien Steve Van like hands! I've gotta make do with my little ones lol I wish there was a spot too that had both of those in stock to check out, but these niche brands are such a specialty is prob wouldn't make any sense for a brick and mortar shop to actually try and sell them lol
@@aminorerror Looking into it further I don't understand the difference between the original model and metal version. same pickups. same everything? except color? don't understand the change in the name. also it's disappointing that at this price point it's made in Indonesia!? and it doesn't even have a hard-shell case... when you pay that much for a PRS you really get the works.
swamp ash/maple fretboard vs basswood/ebony fretboard is the difference
I’ve had build quality issues on one that I got too I got the 7 string red boden. it’s the Indonesian build quality, they’re asking too much for this garbage. I was highly disappointed with it. I do however hear the Japanese made ones are way better. They only sell them in Japan, when I go I will definitely get one.
What's interesting is the Classic and Fusion I've tried recently didn't have the same problems. Actually, just the opposite. The build quality is spot on, as is the fretwork ect. The Japanese ones do look amazing, but they also cost at least a thousand bucks more than the indonesian ones. Honestly, I think we both just wound up with some lemons. I'd say give the Indonesian ones another shot if you can. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@aminorerror I’ve tried 2 so far, the red 7 boden and the prog one in black. The prog one was by far the worst of the two. I got mine from sweetwater, they were cool with the return I like buying from them because you can see the wood and other details like figuring and stuff. Where did you get yours? Was gonna try musicians friend and hope to get a nice top but idk
I got my Metal 8 used off of Reverb and it was open box, but marked down a LOT which is prob why lol I tried out a classic and fusion recently, both off musicians friend and both of those guitars were perfect, so idk. Maybe they were working the bugs out. Its surprising to me still though, I've got an older Korean made OS original and that guitar is perfect.