Introducing | Strandberg Guitars AT CME!
Modern Design. Maximum Playability. Minimal Weight.
Strandberg Guitars have officially landed at Chicago Music Exchange, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce this game-changing brand to our lineup of world-class instruments.
Founded with the forward-thinking musician in mind, Strandberg Guitars are built from the ground up to challenge conventions and elevate performance. Known globally for their sleek, headless designs, ultra-lightweight bodies, and ergonomic shapes, Strandberg is the go-to for players who want to push boundaries and play longer—with greater precision and less strain.
Designed for the Future
Strandberg guitars are more than just visually striking—they’re packed with innovative features that put comfort, speed, and tone at the forefront:
- Headless Construction for reduced weight and perfect balance
- EndurNeck Profile for improved ergonomics and reduced fatigue
- Multi-Scale Fingerboards for better intonation and playing feel
- Proprietary Hardware for rock-solid tuning and maximum sustain
- Premium Tonewoods & Pickups tailored for crystal-clear articulation and punch
Whether you’re a prog-metal virtuoso, jazz innovator, or sonic explorer in search of something new, Strandberg guitars provide the precision and comfort to keep up with your playing, no matter how far you push it.
A Fit for Every Player
From the versatile Boden Original to signature models from artists like Plini, Sarah Longfield, and Per Nilsson, Strandberg’s catalog includes a wide range of instruments for every style and sound.
Explore options in 6, 7, and 8-string formats, with finishes that range from minimalist to stunningly exotic, all built with the kind of craftsmanship and detail you'd expect from one of the most forward-thinking brands in the business.
Learn the Strandberg Starting Lineup
Boden Essential 6
- Solid Meranti body with arm and torso carves
- Roasted Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Rosewood Fingerboard with a 20” radius
- Strandberg Custom OEM Humbuckers
Boden Standard NX 7
- American Basswood Body with flame maple veneer
- Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Maple Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 26.25-25" Multi-scale length
- Strandberg Custom OEM Humbuckers
Boden Original NX 6
- Chambered Swamp Ash Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Maple neck with EndurNeck profile
- Birdseye Maple Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 25.5-25" Multi-scale length
- Suhr SSV neck pickup and SSH+ bridge pickup
Boden Metal NX 7 Tremolo
- Chambered American Basswood Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Solid Maple Top
- Roasted Maple neck with EndurNeck Profile
- Ebonol Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 26.25-25.5” Multi-scale Length
- Available with Fishman Fluence Pickups
- EGS Rev7B tremolo bridge
Salen Jazz NX 6
- Chambered Mahogany Body
- Maple Top and Mahogany veneer
- Mahogany neck with EndurNeck Profile
- Rosewood Fingerboard with 20” Radius
- 25.5-25" Multi-scale Length
- Suhr Thornbucker neck pickup and Suhr Thornbucker II bridge pickup
Our team at Chicago Music Exchange is proud to bring Strandberg Guitars to our customers, both online and in-store! Whether you’re searching for your next performance powerhouse, the perfect-size couch guitar, or just curious to see what the future of guitar looks (and feels) like, now’s your chance to try a Strandberg in person at CME!
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