
Strandberg Boden Essential 6 (Astro Dust)
Product Condition
Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
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Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Description
Description
The Boden Essential is a true Strandberg* instrument, featuring all the key features that have made it a 21st-century guitar icon: the EndurNeck neck profile, exceptional lightness, perfect balance, and a wide range of tonal options. It's also the most affordable Strandberg*, featuring our exclusive EGSA ARC hardware that's as solid as it is intuitive to play. The Boden Essential 6 is an instrument designed to meet the needs of a wide range of musicians, from students to professional musicians.
The Boden Essential is a true strandberg* instrument, featuring all the key features that have made it an icon of the 21st century electric guitar: a lightweight, headless design with ergonomics, an EndurNeck profile, strandberg* EGS hardware, and a unique sound character that combines balance and versatility. And with its most affordable price point of any strandberg* instrument, it appeals to everyone from casual guitar hobbyists to experienced pros. This strandberg* is a guitar that guitarists of all levels can play and enjoy, from aspiring guitar students to serious gigging musicians.
True to the .strandberg* tradition, the Boden Essential is a lightweight electric guitar with acclaimed ergonomics that minimize fatigue even during extended playing sessions. The patented EndurNeck keeps your fretting hand and wrist in a natural position above and below the neck, while the lightweight design maintains balance whether you're sitting or standing. The lightweight design also maintains balance whether you're sitting or standing, reducing shoulder and back strain, allowing you to enjoy playing and creating for longer periods of time than with a "standard" electric guitar. New EGS Arc hardware makes string changes and fine-tuning easier than ever. All these features combine to create an instrument that's light, comfortable, resonant, and easy to use. The sound is enhanced by a custom .strandberg*-designed OEM pickup set, offering both humbucking and single-coil tones to cover any musical genre and playing style.
The Boden Essential is for all electric guitar players interested in modern, cutting-edge electric guitars with innovative ergonomics and the ability to cover virtually any musical genre or playing style. It's also for open-minded, forward-thinking musicians who want to try something different while remaining practical and logical. It's for all players seeking an organic, balanced sound that lets them focus and be more creative with their music.
Gig bag included
General
Bolt-On Construction with sculpted neck joint heel
Solid Meranti Body with Arm and Torso Carves
Available Finishes: Black Granite, Astro Dust, and Elemental Blue Satin Acrylic
Approximate weight: 2.15kg / 4.75 lbs +/- 10%
Manufactured in Indonesia
Hardware
New .strandberg* EGS Arc cast zink fixed bridge & string locks
Black hardware
White fretboard inlays and side dots
Neck & Frets
Roasted one-piece Maple neck
EndurNeck Profile
Rosewood fretboard
Straight 25.5 Scale
20 Fretboard Radius
24 Frets
DHP Stainless Steel Fretwire
D'Addario NYXL 10-46 strings
Factory tuning EADGBE
Accessories
.strandberg* Essential Gig Bag included
Allen Key Kit Included
Sonic Profile
H?H Pickup Configuration
Neck: .strandberg* custom OEM neck humbucker with 50 mm spacing
Bridge: .strandberg* custom OEM bridge humbucker with 53 mm spacing
5-Way Pickup Selector
1. Bridge Series Humbucking
2. Bridge Series Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil
3. (Bridge Series Humbucking + Neck Outer Coil in parallel) in series with Neck Inner Coil
4. Neck Inner Coil
5. Neck Series Humbucking
Master Volume + Master Tone
Payment & Security
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Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.

About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.


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