Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust
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Strandberg
Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust
Product Info
Article Number:
585560
Brand:
Strandberg
Model:
Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust
Category:
Headless Guitars
Price:
$1,309.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Boden Essential 6 is a seriously cool instrument – the headless design is a head-turner, and the feel is fantastic. The Astro Dust finish is a unique touch. It's a great entry point into the Strandberg world, ideal for players wanting a modern, comfortable feel and a distinct, articulate tone without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Strandberg Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust
- Headless Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Glow in the dark fingerboard inlays and dot side markings
- Fingerboard radius: 508 mm (20")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Headless locking nut
- Neck profile: Patented EndurNeck profile
- 24 Stainless steel frets
- Pickups: one Strandberg Custom OEM bridge humbucker and one Strandberg Custom OEM neck humbucker
- Volume and tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Bridge: Strandberg EGS arc cast zinc
- Strandberg EGS arc cast zinc string locking tuners
- Black hardware
- Colour: Astro Dust
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Indonesia
PROS
- • Meranti body offers a unique, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Strandberg’s EndurNeck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Custom OEM pickups deliver a modern, articulate sound with good clarity.
- • Headless design and locking nut enhance tuning stability and string changes.
CONS
- • Meranti can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • The headless design might feel unusual for players accustomed to traditional guitars.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to higher-end models.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with glow-in-the-dark inlays
Pickups
Strandberg Custom OEM Humbuckers (bridge & neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel
Bridge
Strandberg EGS Arc Cast Zinc
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a unique finish; expect some minor wear to reveal the wood underneath over time, which some players find adds character.
It’s thinner and flatter than a typical C, offering a more modern, almost beam-like feel which some find easier for fast playing.
The balance is slightly neck-heavy, but manageable, especially when using a strap. It's something to adjust to initially.
