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Best Headless Guitars Under $2,000 2025

Affordable headless guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Rock For Progressive For Travel For Space-Saving For Experimental For Ergonomic Playing
BRANDS: Strandberg Hils Larry Carlton
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem Blue

by Strandberg
Ergonomic Playing Travel Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique playing experience
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Trem BlueElectric GuitarBody: Solid basswoodTop: Solid maple with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 532623
$1,979
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Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite

by Strandberg
Experimental Progressive Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern, futuristic appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited string choice options
  • • Different playing feel

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 BK Granite, Headless Electric GuitarThe most affordable .strandberg\* model to date....

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585559
$1,352
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Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk

by Strandberg
Progressive Space-Saving Experimental
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
  • • May require specialized strings

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Future Dusk, Headless Electric GuitarThe most affordable .strandberg\* model to date....

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589051
$1,319
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Ibanez MGFM10-OBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ibanez MGFM10-OBL

by Ibanez
Ergonomic Playing Experimental Space-Saving
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient storage
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Different playing feel

Ibanez MGFM10-OBLElectric GuitarManuel Gardner Fernandes Signature modelBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: roasted maple /...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601642
$1,484
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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Charcoal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Charcoal

by Strandberg
Progressive Modern Rock Travel
Key Feature:
• Unique playing experience
✓ PROS
  • • Unique playing experience
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
  • • Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 CharcoalHeadless Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop and back: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549283
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust

by Strandberg
Experimental Progressive Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient storage
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro DustHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MerantiBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585560
$1,309
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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 Natural

by Strandberg
Modern Rock Travel Experimental
Key Feature:
• Modern, futuristic appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Can be more expensive

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6 NaturalElectric guitarSolid basswood bodySolid maple top with figured maple veneerMaple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549278
$1,869
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How to Choose the Best Headless Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced headless guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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