COFFEE WITH OLA - Ola Strandberg

[@OlaEnglund]

Had a great time having the mighty Ola Strandberg as a guest for Coffee with Ola!

[@Vince_est.97]

Ola Englund Great video as always ola 👍 has emppu responsed your invitation for coffee with ola?

[@leocubiasmusiclifestyle7460]

Been waiting for this interview since Ola Strandberg builds my ultimate favorite guitar

[@technocracylao]

I remember seeing the original Strandberg guitars on ProjectGuitar way back when . . . and even my tools (sje-tools) started out from that forum. The days when forums were of use and not full of crap like these days :) Here is a link to some of his early works - www.projectguitar.com/forums/topic/42643-three-more-strandberg-ergonomic-guitars/?page=3 (just reached 15mins in when he mentions it!) FInished watching now and from my perspective, it was really interesting to hear the background story to the posts I used to read on the ProjectGuitar forum.

[@awertyuiop8711]

Mike Fortin as next guest, plz

[@MIXTraining]

you didn't post the link to the website, just a reminder, great interview

[@ZRisyad]

Both own a guitar company Both are swedish gentlemen Both are Ola

[@EvoSvex]

Both are humans

[@lucaszembrzuski]

Both are awesome!

[@filipkarlsson89]

thank you captain obvious

[@briancarroll1412]

Olaception

[@AndreIvashin]

But Ola speaks English better than Ola.

[@militarydolphin]

Two Olas one cup

[@jeffreybonaventure6981]

You just put a image in my head that I can't unimagin. 🙄

[@russellzauner]

Gross guys

[@kellyjackson7889]

Olalololola!

[@keefjunior4061]

That should be a finish option!

[@nathansilva5749]

it just needs cheezy porn music in the backround instead of elevator music

[@JorgeR2912]

"I don't know many guitar builders" *Gets one of the most influential builders in the last decade *

[@russellzauner]

in all fairness, he's the one in sweden lol probably found out he lived up the road while borrowing the proverbial cuppa sugar #homeowner

[@rajkumarallam6236]

OLA SOLARBERG!🤘

[@Bullets990]

sOLArberg

[@VictorVDoom]

COFFEE WITH OLA with Mikael Akerfeldt or Frederik Akkensson please

[@DustieWaggoner]

Either would be fantastic but Fredrik is a very soft spoken guy. My vote is MIKAEL!!!

[@MikaTarkela]

In SWEDISH with subtitles please! :D Would be cool!

[@lukasgraesslin]

Oh yes please!

[@russellzauner]

WELL GET THE AMOTT BROTHERS THEN FUCK YEAH BUDDY

[@russellzauner]

IN SWENGLISH!

[@sahiljagtiani]

Steinberger were the actual pioneers of the headless guitar, yet the ergonomics of the Strandberg is unparalleled & the benchmark for so many.

[@rusarcher3870]

@Brad Młodystach steinberger production started in 79

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Fanned frets were invented by Ralph Novax and we're first seen on Conklin guitars. Steinberger pioneered the headless tremolo. The ergonomic shape was first seen in the Ovation Breadwinner and the Klien guitar.

[@edmundgrimes6566]

"The" headless guitar is the steinberger lets face it, strandberg are amazing in their own right but lets not pretend there was not an original headless guitar which is what this scandi love in seems to do.

[@13strigoi69]

Not to mention they created the TransTrem.

[@sweeppickeronig]

@@BrunodeSouzaLinoyet none of those do it as good as strandberg 😉

[@djkeown1]

Something I love about Ola Strandberg is that he KNOWS he has done amazing things for the guitar scene. He's not conceited or self-absorbed, but he doesn't do those bashful "oh stop it" responses. He's aware that he's done great work, and he seems so driven to keep doing so. Can't wait for my Strandberg.

[@SatanClaus69]

I just got mine today. A boden 6 multiscale. Lovely guitar! Hope you're enjoying yours :)

[@sandcram]

Who’s still watching in 2024? I’ve been on strandberg binge the last few days, super excited to pickup my Boden 8 this week 😄

[@mathprodigy]

"The American Dream in Sweden!" That is one of the greatest lines ever uttered in the history of the universe. Fantastic interview btw

[@gitarmats]

Just got my first Strandberg on the used market and I'm quite astonished at how much I like it. It's so comfortable to sit and practice on. The fanned frets felt a bit weird for about an hour and now I don't notice it at all.

[@naldpvil]

Coffee with Guthrie Govan please!

[@thrashmaniacdrummer5931]

Oh this is so interesting, thank you Ola for the great contents! What about a "Coffee with Ola" Andy LaRoque edition? It would be awesome, Andy is a phenomenal guitar player (King Diamond, guest in Death and At the Gates,...), a great producer and... "OLA-CLAP"... he lives in Sweden, just perfect! Cheers from Switzerland!

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

This. Would. Rule. make it happen Ola!

[@hazardeur]

Very good idea indeed. Cheers from Switzerland as well!

[@germanpoblete7541]

Andy is one of my favorite players, a beast in melody and shred, he deserves much more recognition.

[@PaweMargas]

Thanks, that's an amazing idea 😉👍

[@Christian-vq8rd]

Does he still live in Denmark? Not far at all for a Swede. ;)

[@mattiaswisemann7266]

I lived in Norway for 6 years, and I’m still impressed with Scandinavians’ mastery of the English language... among others.

[@thisguy2973]

Canadians are similar when it comes to French. There are parts of their country they consider impossible for others to blend with society if they don’t speak French, so it’s a require language in school. I think we should do that for Spanish. It’s going to be quite prominent in Texas some day.

[@summeronio9751]

@@thisguy2973 lol Texas is Mexico and we start speaking Spanish early here

[@thisguy2973]

@@summeronio9751 you’re talking to a Texan lol

[@summeronio9751]

@@thisguy2973 me too..born and raised

[@thisguy2973]

@@summeronio9751 I speak Spanish as much as I write in cursive, but I get what you’re saying. Everyone under five should probably learn it because the state is very heavily populated by Hispanics, so it’ll be useful in the future. Hope you have power in these blackouts.

[@keyboardcarrot]

Another cool episode, I f*cking love these series Ola, and its very cool that you`re honest and not trying to over-compliment your guests, very cool that you said you were sceptical about the guitars without feeling discomfort.

[@kai_bittner]

Two Swedes talk to each other in English. (This is for us KZbin 😂)

[@andrewkoastephens210]

It’s even funnier when you realise that they are mispronouncing their names to fit the English speaker’s ears.

[@remsangachhakchhuak1738]

Th3 coolest guitar player in the world Ola Englund and the best guitar Makeŕ .

[@shockwaveband3295]

What a rational, analytic and super intelligent guitar builder he seems to be !

[@KyddBurton]

27:37 is a genius way of advertising how good the balance on these is. Didn’t even know you could do that, that’s so badass

[@Protonaut]

Damn. I'm literally ONE day away from ordering my first Strandberg. Clicked REALLY fast.

[@ghint]

If you can, just do it. I've got a 6 and a 7 and they're the best instruments I've ever played.

[@lmlCOBHClml]

Pretty much same here. Still a little on the fence about buying one of these because of possible limitations with there tremolo system. Other than that though, these things are dope

[@ianboltron]

You won't regret it. I have a USA custom shop 6 and I have zero interest in playing anything that isn't Strandberg now. Patiently awaiting the production neck throughs to come out later this year, then I'm liquidating my other axes to fund lol.

[@AlmostGrewMyHair]

Only thing I don’t like is: • The short scale for the lowest string on the 6 string (25,5). • The small guitar body.

[@Protonaut]

@@AlmostGrewMyHair The small body I get, but I guess it's kind of a necessity for the weight and functional cutaways. But since when is 25.5 a short scale length for a 6 string? The only ones longer I know of are baritones.

[@krisrudecki9477]

I was apprehensive about Strandberg at first, but it did everything I ever wanted a guitar to do and I can relate to Ola being a professional in IT. I bought a Prog 7 for the new year, now few months later I’m getting an Original 8. Those are phenomenal, I’m struggling to reason with myself to pick any other guitar up. Strandbergs are so easy, so light, so playable, they have such low noise floor (Fishman ones at least), so resonant, they sound soo good in studio. God damn, there’s so many other great guitar brands, but, especially for the price, I just can’t buy any other guitar 🤯

[@krisrudecki9477]

@@inspiringminds7284 yes its great :)

[@Sugbaable]

Strandberg is the first person I've seen actually drinking coffee on this segment lol

[@sluggdiddyyddidgguls]

ola personally answered a technical support issue from me about a recent purchase and I was blown away. He didn't let up until we solved the problem and I can't wait to purchase my next instrument from him.

[@StormdriverOne]

Thanks to this guy, my 30 year old Steinberger GM4T is finally cool!

[@daniel4977]

So. Now the perfect compromise would be a true-temperament-multiscale, evertune and EndurNeck equipped baritone "Solar Strandberg". Have you considered negotiating a good licensing-deal to put the EndurNeck on some of your Solar guitars?

[@kristijanfistrek9055]

,,Yes.'' Ola Englund, 2019.

[@MAV2105]

"Yeah-Yeah-Yeah" Ola Strandberg, 2019

[@anders2077]

Underbart! Så jäkla kul att lyssna på två riktiga nördar (i positiv bemärkelse) som har ett så genuint intresse. Strandberg bygger så sjukt bra gitarrer. En vacker dag så ska jag köpa en, eller två eller tre.

[@heoftheunlight]

Found&watched this while my baby son and me played our Boden 8. Exquisite!

[@MrJayArt]

Just got one 4 years later after seeing this video years ago and first hearing about them, they are incredible guitars!

[@shawnsanjeen6635]

👍👍 Yes!! My favourite segment of your channel Ola!! Very educational.. Keep it coming 🤘🤘

[@martinpaddle]

"You have to be confident that you have the best product, then everyone else kinda does marketing for you." Take that, Gibson

[@jasonstone8587]

This was great....wasn't expecting this....nice work Ola....Ola....

[@adamgaron7409]

Yet another smart guest with good insights, it's awesome to hear stories like this from the people you wouldn't necessarily think about shaping the guitar community. Keep 'em coming Ola... and Ola.

[@XbotulinumX]

Ola the guitar builder and Ola the guitar builder talking about olas guitars

[@ErikEkholm]

I’ve had 3 Strandbergs, a 6, 7 & 8 string. Great guitars! They all have happy new owners now 👍

[@TheFinnViking]

Lol hi just checking out my member tag

[@OlaEnglund]

looking good!

[@kai45654]

omg my two favourite Olas

[@jonathanpennheim4752]

Vilken fantastiskt underhållande timme jag fick! (jag var tvungen att kolla om vissa grejer) Cheers! :)

[@milugardiy2110]

"Hola, my name's Ola and welcome to coffee with Ola, today my guest is Ola!" =) (Great interview and great guitar, thanks)

[@Unchainedmaple888]

My god, I would love a Coffee with Ola - Perry Ormsby

[@MiikeyLawless]

We need this. Perry is a.cool dude

[@filipkarlsson89]

SunnyD88 it would be killer but he lives in the A hole of the A hole country

[@RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet]

Subscribed! I just bought a used Strandberg Prog 7 on Reverb last week. I can't wait until it arrives!

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Sarah Longfield is the first guitarist I saw with a Strandberg.

[@TwoThr3e]

I love my Strandberg guitar, and Ola S. seems like such a nice, down to earth guy. Very good interview, Ola E!

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Fusion is on it’s way... The adventure begins. Thanks, Olas in stereo! Cheers, Daniel

[@agent_of_cthulhu]

This video made me want a Strandberg. Very interesting design. Wish I could try one out but I don't think there are any near me except possibly in private collections. Still, I just might have to take the chance.

[@ibrajimenez2098]

My white pearl metal 7 is the most awesome guitar I've ever played. ill be having it for life .

[@Double_0_7_Strings]

I hope these guitars stick around forever, cause I’m probably gonna be playing them forever.

[@duaneanderson6393]

tHANK YOU FOR REVEALING ANOTHER ASPECT OF Ola. THOUGHTFUL ,GOOD LISTENER, GENEROUS AND SMART. I did miss the fart /burping humour and the bleeped profanity sounds , but I managed to survive . Ola Strandberg was a very interesting person for me to listen to. More! must have MORE! Do it again. Great interview

[@samb4772]

The AAL song Ola couldn't recall was New Eden. I think. It was referenced by Javier during a rig rundown.

[@joecarl5473]

This was awesome Ola's!!! What a legend to get on for your first builder!

[@FabioPeruchi]

Very cool this Strandberg guitars! One day I'll have one of these! :-)

[@AnthonyBullock1968]

Great interview. Great guitars.

[@skyreach669]

Ola and Ola

[@mgtow-extraits]

will you interview yourself for solar guitars?

[@BrianBower]

haha it would be like an @rudyayoub video!

[@mgtow-extraits]

Brian B > another ola vs ola! i wonder which one of him will burp the most?

[@BrianBower]

@@mgtow-extraits Burp in an infinite loop until the world implodes!

[@TheMytherian]

I’m so glad I got my hands on a Korean Boden OS. It’s one of the best instruments I’ve ever played ❤️

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

Coffee with Anders & Fredrik of True Temperament Frets would be cool too, don't you think?!

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

(Comment number what.... 51?.....52?.... see, I learn to control the stalking....)

[@AUM_-po9sc]

Maybe Coffee with you?:D

[@paul6point7]

Jen Majura they are interesting but can they prattle on for like 20mins about weird frets?

[@eugeizquierdo]

Super interresting one, Ola. Thank you so much!

[@mathprodigy]

That poplar burl true temperament instrument is absolutely insane. Kudos to Ola Strandberg and his guitars. I haven't tried one but I'm so curious to, i may have to bite the bullet and just get one.

[@felixhamel2398]

coffee with David Davidson from Revocation, super genuine guy

[@Critical_Cabbage]

Oh hell yeah! Probably my favourite guitarist.

[@JohnHartmanMortalDecay]

Best 1 by far. Wish it was longer. Ola Strandberg is interesting.

[@LaszloVarga-msc]

One of the best coffe with episode. I enjoy the others, too, but Ola Strandberg is super cool.

[@KatieS-om1ie]

Hi Ola, I love your MOTU album! Makes me feel like a master of my own universe when I listen to the album at work.

[@matann7273]

Great interview. Loved it. I would like to meet Ola Strandberg in person. He looks like a ver focused, practical and logical person. I'm industrial designer and think the concept of guitar he created is in the perfect way of functionalty, ergonomics and aesthetics (the Holy Grail of Good Design). Didn't know had designed and fabricated the mechanical parts of the guitar himself, that's a tremendous bonnus of his genius! I don't have enough money, and suck playing well guitar, but I'ld love to have and Strandberg guitar. May be someday...

[@DiscoD777]

King Ola strikes again with another great interview

[@rkrock2514]

Fantastic interview with an Amazing Innovator! Strandberg Guitars IS The Future!! All those specific details exist to improve the playing/performing experience. The Modern Components & Fret Design, Innovative Body & Neck Ergonomics, Beautiful Top-Cap & Neck tone woods, Excellent color contrasts, makes for a Kick-Ass looking, Modern Instrument! This is Next-Level Shite! Ola, Ur right; a New Generation Guitar for the New Generation Player! Luv the Program! (More builders Please!)-Subbed!

[@onkelberra3166]

Man I wanna get invited. I can't play, but I sure do know how to drink coffee!

[@superfaqer]

Love how this series sometimes turn into a business podcast!

[@e.g.systems6146]

Brilliant surprise when I saw this today. I love the strandberg concept, and the look. That poplar burly is stunning. Thanks again Ola(s) for a really interestring interview.

[@chrisact9601]

I find those Strandbergs really intriguing. I'll have to see if I can find one in a store out here and try it out. He seems like a real genius of a guitar designer. A great story too. Awesome interview, Ola.

[@customerservice9710]

I’ve always wondered about these, thanks

[@guitarz]

🍻 true innovation on an instrument with outstanding results. Most comfortable guitar I’ve ever played.

[@emilkrasich]

That is one sweet looking guitar and I'm intrigued by all of the ergonomic enhancements on it.

[@Payne2view]

Starndberg Guitars are on my fantasy wish list of guitars I would buy if I could. However, I can't help wonder if the True Temperament frets make a note go out if the string is bent? Also I wish someone had mentioned Sarah Longfield.

[@Locoandchooch]

His guitars are beautiful.

[@nikolaystefanov5668]

Solar headless models confirmed!

[@JCMJustin]

Another great video, thanks Ola and Ola!!

[@mathprodigy]

"Swedish steel, mothablankas" i liked that line too

[@sakules]

congratulations to the OLAs for being amazing

[@makozma]

He’s a Legendary period

[@PooNinja]

Ola on Ola oh my what a show 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Ery time you say “I must say” all I can think of is Ed Grimley 😬🤘🏽 great interview Sir I must say🤘🏽😬

[@arvedbohn6133]

Coffee with Ola with Ola? That's some serious inception right here... Olaception intensifies!

[@makeinstyle250]

Feel proud to own one :-). Saw it in Beyond Creation clips and fell in love in headless guitars.

[@timmussmann5143]

Where do I put the cigarette at? I thought about Van Halen and I have the Alex Machachek guitar I got just last week!!!! I love this guitar and it’s playability. I have never played faster than this on any other guitar. I adapted to it so fucking fast it was amazing. Pickups have this bass i have never heard. 5 position switch and just light as fuck but sounds so heavy!!! Thank you Mr. Strandberg!!!

[@nethbt]

Ola with Ola.. OlaOla

[@tonyr7474]

Needs a table to set down his coffee. I’m sure he’s tired of holding it lol

[@HasseC]

Cymbalen på "Swedish steel"!! 😂😂 Helt underbart program!! Nu MÅSTE jag köpa en Strandberg ... 😃🙏🏼

[@Xyklonikus]

Hey Brola. How about Richard Z Kruspe and / or Paul Landers? They’re around this hemisphere atm

[@vidopnir]

I had to reread the message several times to understand that it do NOT say; "Sorry for audio shit" Rock on Ola! 🤘

[@stevemaass3074]

Very interesting conversation and guitars. 👍

[@ChrisSnyderGuitar]

This is fucking fascinating. Love it. I wish there was a place where I am in Pennsylvania where I could try a Strandberg or Solar guitar.

[@metusaalemi]

Yup, going to order one some day

[@m.t.pokkets86]

Strandberg-Guy always started to talk when Ola started playing a second before. Damn man.

[@LowEndStrings]

I love my Strandberg. Best guitar I’ve ever bought.

[@preythefox]

I always catch these things late! Lol

[@Sugbaable]

Strandberg is the Yin to Gibson's Yang. Great guy!

[@jackgreene4868]

This man has traveled back from the future and brought his axe 🎸 carved from the distant star system of alpha Centauri ..... GAME CHANGER

[@danieldawang2120]

Mr. Ola I'm a great fan of your work hoping to have one from you maybe a a classic true temperament would really be good. I'm from the Philippines.

[@achillesamusic]

10:25-10:34 for some reason i'm so dead wtih 'YES.'

[@shawcs7479]

Ola and Ola that was great. I have a Strandberg, it's the best guitar !

[@Imout1234]

Great show Ola👍 I must admit that my interest is peaked a little about getting a guitar like this