The Essential is a true .strandberg* Boden instrument with all the key features that has made it an electric guitar icon of the 21st century: lightweight headless design and ergonomics, EndurNeck™ profile, .strandberg* EGS Arc hardware, and a unique sonic character that is balanced and versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres and playing styles. It is also the most affordable .strandberg* Boden to date and will appeal to casual guitar playing hobbyists as well as the most experienced pro players. It is a .strandberg* that can be played and enjoyed by guitarists of all stripes – from aspiring students to serious gigging musicians.
The Boden Essential is for all electric guitar players who are interested in a modern state-of-the-art electric guitar with innovative ergonomic features that define the .strandberg* design and want a lightweight and versatile instrument that can virtually any musical genre and playing style. It is also for the open-minded and forward-looking musician who is willing to try something different but also practical and logical. It is for all players who seek an organic and balanced sound that will inspire them to focus on the music and be more creative.
 
GENERAL
Bolt-On Construction with sculpted neck joint heel
Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves
Available Finishes: Black Granite, Astro Dust, Elemental Blue satin Acrylic
Approximate weight: 2.15kg / 4.7 lbs +/- 10%
Manufactured in Indonesia
HARDWARE
New .strandberg* EGS Arc cast zink fixed bridge & string locks
Black hardware
Fretboard Inlays : White Plastic
 
NECK & FRETS
Roasted one-piece Maple neck
EndurNeck™ Profile
Rosewood fretboard
Straight 25.5” Scale length
20” Fretboard Radius
24 Frets
DHP Stainless Steel Fretwire
D’Addario NYXL 10-46 strings
Factory tuning EADGBE