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Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Electric Guitar
- Maple top with flamed maple veneer
- Chambered body made of swamp ash
In order to reduce costs and deliver an outstanding value line while delivering top-flight performance, Boden developed the Standard Series guitars to provide all the key features that guitars are renowned for, but with solid body construction, our own design pickups, and figured Maple top veneers. There is a distinctive difference between the sound and response of solid bodies and chambered bodies, and there is no better or worse way to play solid bodies. It is simply a matter of personal preference.
With the new NX features, the Boden Standard Series guitars have been improved and refined to take performance to the next level while maintaining the value that the Standard Series has become known for. The Boden Standard Series has become our most popular line over the years. For improved comfort and playability, Standard NX models include the new neck joint carve and arms cut, as well as EGS Rev 7 hardware that enhances acoustic tone and durability.
Strandberg OEM pickups were designed from the ground up and wound to our exacting specifications to deliver a wide range of great sounds, ranging from vintage clean to extreme distortion, so you can authentically cover virtually any playing style and musical style. Enjoy the premium Strandberg features, performance, and tone without the premium price.
It provides you with the professional performance that you expect from Boden Standard NX Series guitars and Strandberg’s legendary sound and feel. Boden Standard Series guitars provide the same key features as the Boden series guitars, with solid-body construction, our own design pickups, and figured Maple top veneers in order to reduce costs and provide an outstanding value line in addition to exceptional quality. There is a distinct difference in sound and response between the chambered and solid-body guitars. It is not better or worse: just different and a matter of personal taste.
- Strandberg’s Boden model just got a whole lot better.
- It’s got a punchy swamp ash body.
- It’s got a gorgeous maple veneer on top for sonic brightness and visual appeal.
- From fire-breathing crunch to sweet cleans, the Fishman Fluence Modern 7 active humbuckers do it all.
- The EndurNeck profile makes fretting easier and reduces injuries.
- Double-cut design for easy upper fret access. Bolt-on construction.
- It’s balanced and less likely to break with a headless maple neck.
- Easy bends and better intonation with a Richlite fingerboard.
- An expressive warble and dive with EGS Rev 7 Tremolo.
- There are 24 stainless steel frets on this guitar.
- With illuminated dots, you’ll always know where your hands are on dark stages.
What Makes Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 so Special?
As these models are naturally rare, they will only be produced in limited quantities. As a result of their unique, flawless finish, only a limited number of units can be produced. It means they’re often out of stock, but not always.
Boden Standard Series guitars offer all the key features our guitars are known for, but with solid body construction, own design pickups, and figured Maple top veneers. As a result, you get a line that’s not just great, but also easy to play. Compared to chambered bodies, solid bodies have distinctive sounds and responses. The difference isn’t better or worse: just different.
Strandberg’s Flagship Boden’s “Next” Evolution
Several years ago, when Strandberg’s Boden model was introduced to the market, few could have anticipated the impact it would have on the guitar community. Today, the Boden is as strong as ever, with several models and configurations to choose from to suit your specific requirements.
Featuring new and improved hardware, exquisite electronics, and even sustainable materials, the Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7 Electric Guitar delivers an experience that is unmistakably boutique. Boden’s Prog NX 7 has a swamp ash body, maple top and neck, and Richlite fingerboard, familiar to players of previous models and comfortable enough for anyone to get started right away.
In addition to two supercharged Fishman Fluence pickups, a pair of active Modern 7 humbuckers provide the widest range of humbucking tones possible. A highly expressive EGS Rev 7 Tremolo and stainless steel frets complete the Strandberg Boden Prog NX 7’s performance as one of Strandberg’s best-performing Bodens.
Tonewoods of the Highest Quality With a Sweet Sound
Play a few chords and licks on the Boden Prog NX 7 before plugging it in. High-performing tonewoods produce a superb sound that is a perfect combination of phenomenal organic tone, ergonomic design, and effortless playability. To achieve this, the Boden Prog NX 7 is constructed with a swamp ash body that is topped with maple. The result is a guitar that produces durable and resonant sounds with good sustain and volume.
It is constructed from snappy maple and reinforced with carbon fiber reinforcement rods to ensure long-lasting durability. The neck is designed to withstand the drastic temperature and humidity changes commonly encountered when on tour. Adding to these top-notch tonewoods is the smooth-as-glass Richlite fingerboard, which is guaranteed to send your fretting hand from head to heel in moments.
Featuring Excellent Fishman Fluence Pickups
In order to give the Boden Prog NX 7 its distinctive sound, Strandberg equipped it with a pair of Fishman Fluence pickups. In addition to the active humbuckers in the bridge position and neck position, the Fishman Fluence Modern 7 offers a wide range of sounds from dirt-tinged cleans and vintage crunch to full-on sonic destruction. Moreover, each pickup features two unique, selectable voices: the Modern Alnico provides options for a modern active humbucker and a unique wide-range humbucker; the Modern Ceramic humbucker, on the other hand, offers tight bass, crisp highs, and a touch of growl. With the Fishman Fluence pickups on the Boden Prog NX 7, you are sure to achieve the desired sound.
Design With a Balanced Headless System
Due to the Boden Prog NX 7’s headless design, there is a reduction in weight and an improvement in balance, making it ideal for marathon sets. Similarly, Strandberg’s custom bridge hardware contributes significantly to the sound of the instrument. Due to its lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum construction, the EGS Rev 7 Tremolo bridge provides optimal vibration transmission to the tonewoods.
Comfortable and Playable EndurNeck Profile and Bolt-On Design
The unique shape of Strandberg’s EndurNeck profile is sure to raise a few questions at first glance. Featuring a rear-shafted trapezoid shape, the carbon fiber-reinforced neck provides great comfort and a noticeable degree of stability. When playing an EndurNeck, you will feel your grip significantly relax, resulting in longer playing times and fewer injuries. Featuring bolt-on construction and a deep double-cut design, the Boden Prog NX 7 offers easy access to the upper register for improved playability and a more focused punch than other bolt-on guitars.
Multi-Scale Richlite Fingerboard
Immediately recognizable is the multi-scale configuration of the fingerboard of a Strandberg guitar, which assigns each string a unique scale length. As a result, low strings are able to intonate more successfully at high tensions, and bending high strings is simplified. It features a 20-inch radius Richlite fingerboard with a scale length of 25.25 to 26.25 inches, which tops off the EndurNeck of the Boden Prog NX 7. Aside from its 24 jumbo frets, this instrument features stainless steel frets, which are a favorite of players because of their durability and resistance to wear.
Final Thoughts
Boden’s Standard NX is a guitar designed to combine the best features from Original, Prog, and Fusion models with solid American Basswood bodies, Flame Maple veneers, and our specially designed pickups. This results in a lineup of guitars that provide the distinctive characteristics and key features that Boden guitars are widely known for at a price that is affordable for working musicians. Standard models have Quartersawn Maple necks and fretboards, EndurNeck profiles, LuminlayTM face dots, Jescar stainless steel frets, and EGS Rev 7 hardware like on our NX models.
