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Description

The .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop is a masterpiece for musicians who crave both innovation and craftsmanship in their extended range guitars. Meticulously crafted in the renowned .strandberg* Custom Shop, this instrument pushes the boundaries of sonic versatility with its eight-string configuration, offering a broader tonal spectrum for progressive and experimental players.

This guitar features a chambered body design that not only enhances resonance but also reduces weight, making it comfortable for long sessions. The EndurNeck™ profile, a hallmark of .strandberg* design, provides ergonomic comfort and minimizes fatigue, allowing you to explore complex chord structures and intricate solos effortlessly. Equipped with premium pickups, it delivers a powerful and articulate sound across all registers, perfect for both studio recordings and live performances.

Every detail of the Boden 8 is thoughtfully designed, from its multi-scale fretboard that ensures perfect intonation and playability, to its sleek, minimalist aesthetics. Whether you're performing on stage or composing in the studio, this guitar offers unmatched flexibility and tonal clarity.

Key Features:

  • 8-string configuration for extended tonal range
  • Chambered body design for enhanced resonance and reduced weight
  • EndurNeck™ profile for ergonomic comfort
  • Multi-scale fretboard for perfect intonation
  • Premium pickups for articulate sound across all registers
  • Designed and crafted in the .strandberg* Custom Shop

Product specs

Brand Strandberg Guitars
Model Custom Shop Boden 8
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Number of Frets 24
Number of Strings 8-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What makes the .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop suitable for extended range playing?

The .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop features an 8-string configuration, providing a broader tonal range ideal for progressive and metal genres. Its ergonomic design and multi-scale fretboard enhance playability and intonation across the extended range.

How does the bolt-on neck construction affect the .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop's sound?

The bolt-on neck construction typically offers a snappier response and brighter tone, contributing to the guitar's clarity and articulation, especially beneficial for complex chord voicings and fast playing.

Is the .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop comfortable for long playing sessions?

Yes, the Boden 8 Custom Shop is designed with an ergonomic body and neck profile, reducing strain during extended playing sessions. Its lightweight construction also contributes to overall comfort.

Can the .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop handle drop tunings well?

The multi-scale design of the Boden 8 Custom Shop ensures balanced string tension, making it well-suited for drop tunings and maintaining clarity and pitch stability across lower registers.

What type of music is the .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop best suited for?

This guitar is particularly well-suited for progressive rock, metal, and jazz fusion due to its extended range, versatile tone options, and ergonomic design, allowing for complex musical expression.

Reviews

Critic Reviews

Strandberg Boden 8 Custom Shop review

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The Strandberg Boden 8 Custom Shop guitar is a futuristic, headless, eight-string marvel that impresses with its innovative design and ergonomic features. The standout EndurNeck makes playing comfortable, reducing strain while promoting good hand posture. Its fanned frets ensure excellent intonation and playability across its impressive range. The Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups excel in delivering powerful djent tones, yet the guitar's versatility extends beyond progressive metal, offering rich bass and high-end clarity. Ideal for adventurous musicians seeking new sonic territories, its modern aesthetics and premium build quality justify its high price.

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See how Guthrie Govan uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Guthrie Govan

Guitarist, Composer

Asia

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"Guthrie unleashes the full potential of the Boden 8 Custom Shop with True Temperament in his work with Hans Zimmer."

See how Devin Townsend uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Devin Townsend

Singer, Guitarist

The Wildhearts

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Devin can be seen here playing on a Strandberg Boden 8-string.

See how Fredrik Thordendal uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Fredrik Thordendal

Guitarist

Meshuggah

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This Twitter pic from 2017 shows Fredrik Thordendal 'admiring a Strandberg Boden guitar with true temperament'.

See how Leda uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Leda

Guitarist, Bassist

BABYMETAL

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Leda do a demo of his new guitar on strandberg stand in an exhibition.

See how Sarah Longfield uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Sarah Longfield

Singer, Guitarist

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In this post sarah can be seen playing her Stranberg 8 string

See how Richard Henshall uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Richard Henshall

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Haken

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From Henshall's Instagram: "it’s close to the Boden original with a neck thru. Also has Lundgren pickups."

See how Elliott Sharp uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Elliott Sharp

Guitarist, Composer

Mofungo

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I don’t like carrying a lot of equipment around, because I’m touring mostly in Europe by train and plane, so I have a few travel guitars—either my Koll 8-string, or my Strandberg 8-string that Ola [Strandberg] gave me. I used that on the sessions for Studio Venezia with Mark Sanders.

See how Jose Macario uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Jose Macario

Guitarist

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He is senn playing this guitar in this video.

See how Alex Winter uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Alex Winter

Guitarist

Sweet Thing

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In this post alex shows off the custom shop strandberg boden 8 he owns. He states his guitar is from the run of usa custom shop guitars strandberg did in 2014

See how Alon Tamir Tewl uses .strandberg* Boden 8 Custom Shop

Alon Tamir Tewl

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Gear used: Strandberg Boden 8

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