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Lightweight Headless Design with EndurNeck and 5-Way Switching.
$1,149.00
The Strandberg Boden Essential 6 in Black Granite is a sleek, modern instrument built for comfort, precision, and versatility. Its lightweight solid meranti body offers a balanced, focused tone, while the custom humbuckers deliver a wide range of sounds from tight, articulate cleans to more driven, powerful textures. The roasted maple EndurNeck profile provides an ergonomic, supportive feel that helps reduce fatigue and encourages fluid playing across all 24 frets. With its streamlined design, 5-way switching, and responsive feel, it adapts easily to a variety of styles. Clean, precise, and effortlessly playable, this Boden Essential 6 offers a modern playing experience that feels fast, comfortable, and highly responsive!
A revolution in accessibility and ergonomics
The Boden Essential is a true .strandberg* instrument with all the key features that has made it a guitar icon of the 21st century. EndurNeck™ neck profile, supremely low weight, perfect balance, and a wide selection of tonal options. It is the most affordable .strandberg* to date and also features the proprietary Arc hardware that is as solid as it is intuitive.
The Boden Essential 6 is an instrument designed to cater to the needs of aspiring students and professional musicians alike.
Redefining the Electric Guitar for Modern Musicians
At .strandberg* Guitars, we are redefining how electric guitars are designed, built, and experienced. Our mission is to deliver instruments that elevate musical expression, reduce physical strain, and empower players to reach new heights of creativity and performance. By blending ergonomic innovation, premium materials, and Scandinavian design principles, we’re shaping the future of guitar playing.
Our Journey
What began as a personal quest to solve ergonomic challenges in guitar design has evolved into a global movement. Built from the ground up with a focus on comfort, playability, and tone, our guitars offer a fresh perspective for modern musicians who seek both performance and inspiration. The patented EndurNeck™ and distinctive headless design are just two examples of how we challenge convention to create something truly original.
Designed for Performance and Precision
Every .strandberg* guitar is engineered with intention—built to elevate the playing experience through thoughtful design and meticulous craftsmanship. While our models vary to suit different needs and playing styles, they all share a commitment to ergonomic excellence, tonal quality, and modern aesthetics.
Key features found across our lineup include:
Headless Construction – Reduces weight and improves balance, enabling longer, more comfortable playing sessions.
EndurNeck™ Profile – A patented neck shape that encourages a more natural and ergonomic fretting hand position.
Custom Hardware – Proprietary, precision-machined components ensure tuning stability and long-term reliability.
Ergonomic Body Shape – Lightweight, sculpted design that reduces strain and enhances comfort for long playing sessions, whether seated or standing.
From feature-packed flagship models to streamlined Essentials, every .strandberg* guitar delivers the core experience of innovation, comfort, and playability—on stage, in the studio, and at home.
Designed in Sweden, Played Worldwide
Our journey begins in Uppsala, Sweden, where our team designs each instrument with an unwavering focus on innovation, ergonomics, and performance. Every blueprint, curve, and component is thoughtfully engineered to meet the highest standards before entering production.
The .strandberg* Philosophy
We believe that the best performances come from inspiration—when instruments become extensions of the musician. That belief drives us to break down barriers, whether physical, tonal, or aesthetic, and to deliver guitars that don’t just sound great, but feel transformative.
Join the Headless Revolution
Step into the future of guitar design. Whether you're a progressive metal virtuoso, a jazz explorer, or a genre-defying creator, .strandberg* Guitars offers an experience that empowers you to play longer, sound better, and push boundaries—with less weight on your shoulders.
Dexterity: Right-Handed
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Body Construction: Solid
Scale Configuration: Straight Scale
Neck Profile: EndurNeck
Bridge Type: Hardtail
Pickups: .strandberg* Custom
Instrument Weight Global: 2.15 +/- 10% Kg
Instruments Weight Imperial: 4.75 +/- 10% Lbs
Included Instrument Bag/Case: .strandberg* Essential Gig-Bag
Country of Manufacturing: Indonesia
SKU: BD6CT-24E-R-S-BK
Body Shape: Boden
Body Material: Meranti
Body Top Material: N/A
Body finish color: Black Granite Metallic Satin
Body Finish Type: Acrylic Satin
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Reinforcement Material: N/A
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fretboard Radius: 20"
Number of Frets: 24
Zero Fret Type: N/A
Main Fret Type: DHP 28HFS Stainless Steel
Neutral Fret: 0
Nut Width Global: 42.00 mm
Nut Width Imperial: 1.65 inch
Fretboard Inlays: White Plastic
Fretboard Side Dots: White Plastic
Neck Finish Type: Acrylic Satin
Neck Finish Color: Natural
Nut: Plastic moulded 6-string nut
Truss Rod: Double-Expanding Steel
Hardware Finish: Black Satin
Bridge: Arc 6-string Straight Hardtail Bridge
String Lock: Arc 6-string String Lock
Knobs: Dome Knob knurled Black
Pickguard: N/A
Pickup Configuration: H-H
Electronics Type: Passive
Bridge pickup: .strandberg* 6-string Hum Hot Bridge 53mm Black
Middle Pickup: N/A
Neck pickup: .strandberg* 6-string Hum Vintage Neck 50mm Black
Control Set: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector
Pickup Switching: 1. Bridge Humbucking, 2. Bridge Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil, 3. Bridge Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil in series with Neck Inner Coil, 4. Neck Inner Coil, 5. Neck Humbucking
Onboard Electronics: N/A
Instrument Length Global: 800.00 mm
Instrument Length Imperial: 31.50 inch
Body Width Global: 320.00 mm
Body Width Imperial: 12.60 inch
Body Thickness Global: 42.50 mm
Body Thickness Imperial: 1.67 inch
Neck Thickness 1st Fret Global: 21.70 mm
Neck Thickness 1st Fret Imperial: 0.85 inch
Neck Thickness 15th Fret Global: 22.50 mm
Neck Thickness 15th Fret Imperial: 0.89 inch
String Spacing at Bridge Global: 52.50 mm
String Spacing at Bridge Imperial: 2.07 inch
Factory Strings: D’Addario NYXL 10-46
Factory Tuning: EADGBE
Included Accessories: Guitar Tool Kit
Payments as low as $26/mo.