Strandberg's new line of basses | Gearcheck | Thomann

Julia tested the new line of Strandberg basses - how does the whole ergonomic concept work out for bassists? Fan Fret & Headless just like their guitar counterparts, these basses are among the lightest instrument Julia has played in her life!
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[@kerodanalduin3719]

Julia's enthusiasm for these instruments is really contagious. Now I want one, too (and I don't even play the bass).

[@BazzTriton]

Kerodan Alduin very good

[@ritchiecole4193]

You need the b a s s

[@catmini1]

🤣 same to me 😂

[@jameswcollett]

Same same.

[@edbrito-swdev]

Julia: These basses are so awesome! Me: Wow, they seem really cool. *checks price* *sheer heart attack*

[@trailerfitter2]

A better investment than a car of a similar price.

[@raktimparashar]

Exactly 😄

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

@@trailerfitter2 Yes, but still hard to justify. :-)

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Good thing Ibanez basically copied these for half the price

[@TheAudivisioner]

@@thebr0wnhornet Look at the quality of the Ibanez headless basses. Quality is questionable. Bartolini electronics are the main that's worth keeping attention. Other than that, not missing much.

[@gnaagren]

"I am from Austria, and my grandfather has like five sheep..." weird flex, but okay.

[@cupasmell3325]

Yeah, she needs to elaborate on that sheep story🤔

[@nmnmnm9509]

@@cupasmell3325 sheep or ship??? Maybe she wanted to speak about the craftmansheep of German people ( and her grandfather)

[@rickc2102]

It's to show her grandfather's class and region, to let you understand about the accent. I could definitely this was not a Hoch Deutscher's English accent, so I'm honestly quite happy to know about her being Österreicher, descended from Bauern.

[@ctdvargas]

yo sheep are serious shit in Austria

[@mikecooper8462]

One of the most beautiful countries in the world. Super clean and the people are uber nice.

[@martinkrauser4029]

that casual Thundercat drop at "let's try some chords" tho.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

yeah... Julia is a sneaky one! //Andy

[@achenarmyst2156]

4:35 Nobody move....

[@Oilid]

Kris, Andy, Guillaume.. Sorry guys, I have a new favorite Thomann host! 😁

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

So do we! //Andy

[@Oilid]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses 💖

[@EgilHansen777]

You perv..... she did about 20 seconds playing..... the rest is just BS :O

[@rickc2102]

Natürlich 🤭

[@michaelroach4219]

She's cool Videos without her are boring.

[@TomE1248]

3:56 Prog fingered funk 8:08 original both 8:36 original bridge 9:05 original neck 9:38 original muted 9:56 5st original 10:22 5st original neck 10:40 5st original bridge 11:18 5st Prog pick add more in replys if useful

[@willistaylor4077]

Julia, is now my Bass Goddess ! ❤️❤️

[@simonparent7644]

I love the body shape and love that it can be played on the left thigh! I love the fact that it is really light which saves your back on long practice sessions. I love that it comes in a 4 and a 5-string as i am currently shopping for a 5-string for a more melodic approach to bass playing. Strandberg makes awesome instruments, i might pay them a visit when i visit Germany. Thank you Julia!

[@elrafa782]

You obviously had some pleasure trying these. So cool to see. Thanks Julia

[@MightyGodlikeG]

the 5- string sounds amazing. I have a 5 - string peavey myself but the B-string is missing the clarity of the other strings, which the b-string of the strandbergs absolutely delivers

[@lebassdesign4850]

MightyGodlikeG changing pickups and a good set up may do the trick.

[@Badz_B34chst4r]

Looking at Julia'a impression of metal bass players at 7:06, are we sure she is not trolling us and in reality she is an Austrian Classical Musician?

[@johnnorris9066]

Great review and playing 👍

[@catfishmudflap]

That is a very well thought out (ergonomic) bass. Julia is a great presenter. She also is enjoyable to hear playing the bass.

[@kenhoward3512]

What a fun review of some fantastic basses. Yes, the shape of the Strandberg looks strange (at first) - but it makes sense.

[@carlwilson4375]

I like the shape of this bass.

[@alexderlago]

I own the prog 4 string and she is totally right, it is an incredible instrument. What she missed about these basses is the push pull knob that allows you to switch from active to passive mode. It allows for an amazing tonal range for the instrument. Great review!

[@Metalbass10000]

They make great instruments. Two things that make me wonder... Some of their own signature artists don't use the Strandberg design neck. Also, they have the pickups at strange angles. They aren't angled in between the angles of the bridge saddles and the frets. Maybe they are angled this way due to experimenting with tone relative to position, but I've never seen angles like these, relative to the bridge and fret angles. I don't doubt that they are really nice, and sound very good. I think all the body shapes in the video are nice looking, and would all feel very good n my large hands. Is this the company that closed its original shop and has all their instruments in Asian facilities? I don't recall. If so, then it's good to hear that they are still making higher quality basses.

[@keithlau3872]

I am also digging this neo-styled bass with the eccentric body shape, headless feature, and light weight material. So refreshing to see a brand new bass that is not modeled after the P Bass!!! Would love to see future Strandberg basses in pastel colors!

[@kevinmitchell4094]

Beautiful appearance and tone. Great presenter. I like the tone of the prog 4. The tone of the prog 5 isn't as punchy. Both worth owning. Great shape and features.

[@andrewlong7578]

As a guitar player with fan fret experience looking at basses the "traditional" fingering for some chord shapes are less effective depending on where on the neck you're playing. I have yet to try playing chords on a bass but I wouldn't be surprised if that minor 7th voicing you were struggling with would be easier to play entirely inverted as in index on G, middle on D, and ring on E.

[@pigpen4483]

Great video! I’d go with the 5 string, but I can’t justify the price since I’m not a pro. I get cheaper basses and put nordstrand pickups in them

[@lepo71]

To answer the question at the end of the vid, my fav bass is the one giving me good vibes. Which might be all of them -- provided a virtuous bassist like Julia is performing.

[@hieih8]

This basses are a gem! I'm current selling my kidney to can buy one prog 4 strings. No kidding.

[@SaburoOkita]

Hmmm let’s talk.... also do you have a spare heart and liver, my mannequin is missing those parts.

[@ian_gotts]

I've been looking at the bass for a while and watched several reviews. I managed to snag #1 of the 5 Gold 10th Anniversary Editions 4 string. Having played it for several months, every time I pick up my 1960 Fender Jazz it feels so "old school". The neck shaping, body shape & weight make SUCH a huge difference to the feel and playability. Not played it at a gig yet, so no idea about audience reaction..... May need to wait a while as on lock down

[@MrRenedeoliveira]

Very interesting! The two positions to put the bass in the legs, the neck's and the frets shapes are so surprising! Besides that, they are very beautiful! For sure I'd buy one if had money enough.

[@giovannibortoluzzi1384]

There's more money in that room than in my bank account. Anyway... I don't know how but someday I'll be able to afford one of these basses. Ergonomy combined with aesthetics in a perfect way

[@stein0niets]

bring your elbow out for the min7 shape on the high frets (theres room to bring your elbow out to make the angle work). it sounds as good as the guitars do! thanks for the review great playing!

[@frederica3]

I'm really excited to see the Harley Benton's affordable version of this bass ! It's wonderful but a little bit expensive ...

[@felipegutierrez750]

The B string is LOVE 11:17

[@HenkeEdge]

And if anyone wonder, Strandberg in Swedish means Beach-Mountain. And the little military verse about the place Boden: "Det finns en plats på jorden där solen aldrig ler, den platsen heter Boden. Dit vill jag aldrig mer!" In english: ( "There is a place on earth where the sun never smiles, that place is called Boden. I never want to go there again!") ;)

[@nicramone9194]

Fantastic playing and great video - good job 👍

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Julia rules! //Andy

[@Lithuania8634]

Oh thank God. Someone not playing through a Darkglass.

[@complexdevice]

These have Darkglass electronics....

[@josephjones2410]

@@complexdevice I think he means the fact that it isn't run through a microtubes 900 (or similar) head, which has a very distinct sound, and kinda panders to the modern metal aesthetic.

[@simoncooper8272]

Love the look and sound of this bass, reminds me of my old honer the jack bass I had backing the 80s

[@valendis]

Yep, loved the 4 string prog one (the first one you played) it has a fodera twist to it's sound, sounded awesome. I feel like these instruments are about clarity and clean sounding, I don't know what it is but it is something I feel when I hear a fodera, there's a certain "classy" sound to it but maybe it's just because I know the price of these...

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Those basses are gorgeous and sound great too!!😊❤

[@FrankThaThird]

These look amazing, and perfect for travel and ergonomics, it’s just unfortunate that for an import, it cost as much as a custom shop guitar from nearly every other brand out there.

[@marike1100]

Actually basses from F Bass, Fedora and Sadowsky can cost thousands more than this Strandberg. But good call about the Prog series being an import. Cool, great sounding bass though.

[@apisdude]

I heard the 4 string has been discontinued, and finding a used 4 string is very hard. BTW, I love my 2 6 string Strandberg guitars

[@kentshelley4739]

I couldn't tell from the video but I wondered whether the strings were clamped at the "head" end, because if they're double ball ended like the Steinbergers, you'd be limited in choice to the manufacturer's range, but if they're clamped, you could use any. That aside, really good and engaging demo, Julia. If you like 'em light, you wouldn't be too keen on my current favourite bass: a Peavey 5 string Grind bass - it's a real neck-bender, weight wise. I might just have to hollow out the back with a router. 😱

[@kerodanalduin3719]

I am pretty confident that they are clamped, like the guitars. Plus, they come with D’Addario NYXL 45-100 strings, which aren't double ball.

[@hetschhog]

Great demo. Thanks so much. Great concept and sound. However for an Indonesian built instrument the pricepoint of any Boden bass is just ridiculous and leaves me puzzled.

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Probably made in the same factory as my $199 squier jaguar

[@ongolandia]

Nice review!!! My favorite was the first one, the Boden Prog 4 string... 👍👍

[@mr.t382]

Great demo Julia!! Love those basses - wow! Ok, actually really like the “I speak music” T shirt - is that out there somewhere pls?? Thx 🙏 Actually after looking at the new Ibanez headless bases on the Internet this one actually sounds a lot better and looks a lot better and more ergonomic and easy to hold.

[@rmccain99]

I want the Prog 5. I love the body also.

[@Bahimo3154]

Theme changes thundercat 4:37

[@PooNinja]

Thunder thunder thunder cats ?

[@Bahimo3154]

@@PooNinja yep !

[@NoSenseOfCrime]

Nobody moves there's blood on the floor And I can't find my heart

[@stereoroid]

I’d be curious to hear how these stack up against the new Ibanez EHB models, which are a fraction of the price.

[@mikenash7049]

I bought an Ibanez EHB1000S a couple of months ago and I like it better than my Fender Jazz.

[@solkvist8668]

I know I’m super late to this conversation but they both sound great. The strandberg I prefer simply due to the neck. It’s unbelievably comfortable and I really think I can’t buy a bass without that neck in my life. The Ibanez is still incredibly light and sounds great of course, but the strandberg is the first time it’s felt genuinely comfortable to play for hours on a bass, with zero stress on my wrist despite previous carpal tunnel issues. That’s worth the price hike for me, even if it isn’t for others. If you get the chance, try that neck shape out, it’s really something else.

[@daniscum1732]

The 5 string prog has such a Doom sound, very nice

[@bassmonk2920]

Which is the best 5 string for more Latin and jazz

[@LupinoArts]

Okay, i have some issues with the statement that the Strandberg is "much" smaller than the P-Bass. If you compare the fret board, it is way larger than the P-Basses'. This makes the overall difference in size just about 10cm...

[@reecedeyoung6595]

The body is much smaller though. Fender basses have giant woodblock bodies.

[@MrPrincebass99]

I like the shape of the bodies. The Prog 4 is my favorite. Fanned fret basses sound different. That is why I don't own one. Too much piano tone and not enough thump. Julia, you're a beauty, and a great player!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

I agree, the prog 4 string sounded best to me. What do you think of the fan frets? Do you have to think about where you're putting your fingers or do they fall more naturally in the right spot? I've never played anything with fan frets.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I can only answer for myself (I was in the room) Julia had no issue finding the notes. Seems very natural to me too. //Andy

[@trance9158]

Not a fan of headless basses but other then that dig the 5 stringer.

[@markbass354]

I WANT ONE NOW , THANKS JULIA

[@pantone804]

Love your video. Saving up to get a prog 4 :)

[@duaneopczynski2384]

where do you adjust the truss rod.

[@LKDragos]

Very nice presentation. Great bass, all in for the ergonomics and weight. If this one's price is too high, you can choose the Ibanez now. :)

[@Rikkcas]

What is the weight and the price? A proper link to a page at Thomann for this bass (and a 5 string model?) would be very useful. Dank!

[@johane.turbib.8108]

I didn't know ya were from Autria, I searched that ur official language is German!!! Ya've got a beautiful accent I thought ya were English actually!!! I hope I could visit ur country any day!! 💞💞

[@Vasilisa7727]

Looks great! Thanks for the review! :)

[@carlwilson4375]

How much does the “Light “ bass weigh?

[@marksteinemann4063]

just 3kg. I have a 5string prog since last fall. when the Delivery guy brought the package I first thougt it was empty...

[@dancassidy7471]

I love your videos. I have a too hesvy 5 st Sire P7

[@paulbrownwhpd]

Just go ahead and send me that Prog 5 string. I love that low b!

[@Khakable]

I like both pickups...it was warm bass

[@kevinobrien3888]

I've had a hard time getting one of these (at a normal price) for this past year. I guess I'm too lazy to order one and just wait for them to be in stock to get one. I finally got my hands on one and it comes Friday. I'm a .strandberg* nutcase and this will be my 4th instrument from them.

[@lucaspantarotto9574]

alquien puede decirme que es el reloj que esta atras. Arriba del amplificador fender! que dice DBA. Es un medidior de decibeles? Para que sirve? saludos y gracias

[@georgeemil3618]

So no neck dive? How does the weight compare with the Hofner violin bass? The Hofner has neck dive depending on where you hang the body. The Epiphone Viola has terrible neck dive.

[@telecasterbear]

Four string fan fret. Nice.

[@xmac6519]

Would be interested if they made one without the fanned frets. I’ve played other fan frets and they don’t work for. Sound great though.

[@SoloNecr0zis]

I've been salivating over a Boden Bass for a minute, but it'll take some time until I can afford it...

[@DrummerGrrrl]

What is a "fan fret"? I'm a complete newbie to bass playing.

[@mazereon]

It's a synonym for multiscale and it means each string has its own scale length. That's useful because longer strings give you more tension which is great for low strings, and shorter on the high strings where you don't want as much tension/length because they'll sound 'brittle'.

[@harrykettelarij3928]

Love your review, but the darkglass preamp has no high knob, its low, low mids and high mids.

[@davidp158]

I totally dig the design aesthetic of Stranberg's guitars and basses. That so many other builders default to variations on the Fender design for their products show a lack of innovation and confidence. Does the fanned fret provide tonal string balance on the 5 string model? Many basses are thin on the G string, and lack articulation on the B string. Its hard to tell on this video, so I would like to hear how someone who has played this instrument (preferably in the context of a band) perceives this instrument's tonal balance.

[@raymondrak961]

Lack of innovation ? Yes. Lack of confidence ? No. Predictable Fender design sound and acceptance worldwide.

[@davidp158]

@@raymondrak961 It seems that most builders defer to relying on the safety of proven Fender/Gibson designs , rather than have the confidence to market new innovations. Note: SAFE = Stay Average For Ever. Of course, a good musician can make magic on a traditionally designed instrument. I just like seeing luthiers and musicians push boundaries and break new ground.

[@Nym1a]

Great review, enjoy these alot! But about the major 7th chords up on the high frets, couldn't you just bar it intstead, with just one finger? I've never tried a fan fretted bass but it looks possible instead of doing it with the standard 3 fingers :s Cheers from Sweden :)

[@jazzman1954]

The pointy bit at the bottom of the body actually makes it difficult to play sitting down. Note how she keeps changing position. Having it resting on the left leg is not comfortable for long and twists your back. It’s nothing like a classical guitar position actually. Because -you need a left foot raised position rest. If they removed the point then this guitar will play much more comfortably for long periods sitting or standing hanging on a strap. It’s the best way to avoid back pain. REMEMBER GUYS THIS IS A SALES PITCH not an unbiased review.

[@cskeise]

The four string is my favorite, love the shape also being very lightweight hmmmm just like you Julia....💙👊😎

[@rascalnicough7376]

6:45 when you unwrap the n64 from underneath the christmas tree

[@charlesxcalibur]

Les claypool's 4 string pachyderm bass might be the lightest bass but i could be wrong

[@teodortsonev4442]

I like the 5 string bass! And the price is holy makaroni!

[@dewit1055]

Strandberg:We’ve got the lightest basses Ripoff Chinese basses: finally, a worthy opponent

[@iansands8315]

Are there any more reviews by this presenter. Fantastic review.

[@rwinrock]

OK, but why is the weight only praised but never specified? 3kg, 3,5kg? Or did I miss it?

[@eban3]

really interesting bass , but every demo ive seen of it online the low B is buzzing thru the amp

[@alivealloy3563]

You're playing awesome! Well, i don't like modern guitars and basses, my favourites are Dean ML guitar and V-shape bass, also made by Dean (just because of it's head). But, it sound nice, and if you want to play some modern rock or metal, it will be great choise. Also i know one guy, he uses Strandberg guitar for electronic music, this guitar really fits the music he's playing

[@bryceb8331]

Like the design and features - gotta say though that B sounds not great. Way too floppy. But probably could use a setup as buzzing quite a bit

[@steverolfeca]

It’s a KZbin video, with an unknown signal chain, and no parallel-fret fivers for comparison. I wouldn’t read too much into it...

[@mr.poisonous6915]

sounds good～alien's looks nice!!!

[@thibaudenis1]

Very good review

[@laurencejazzperry6086]

Very similar to the new ibanez headless ones that were at namm this year (2020)

[@RobertPletscher]

Sieht super aus und tönt richtig gut. Schade das wir kein slappen gehört haben.

[@josuii118]

Strandberg and Dingwall basses are cool.

[@hi-lq6qz]

How do you tune that bass?

[@debiedjembe]

This is great

[@johanbrandts]

When is the frender bass expected?

[@olegavramenko5629]

the price is really means it. I believe it aslo makes coffee and does dusting ^)

[@TheRflynn]

Everyone moans about the price. There are plenty of P-basses, J-basses (and lots of other reissue and endorsed basses) for 3k+....Strandberg is doing something different, even new, with their instruments. Enjoy that willingness to do new things well.

[@AlexAvila-hw3ys]

I am sorry I believed that you are German I did not know that you are Austrian You are awesome at Bass guitar

[@sibeliusbass]

Espetacular!

[@Lordbaccus]

no complaints about this bass

[@rmccain99]

Are those pickups the same size as EMG 40hz.

[@lebassdesign4850]

Richard Mccain you can check the Nordstrand site for that.

[@ljlariviere7885]

Wow! it looks like a longer scale length than the P-bass.

[@rmccain99]

Is that 19mm finger spacing?

[@lebassdesign4850]

Richard Mccain you can check the Strandberg site for that.

[@mariuskozokar4341]

Hundreds of American reviewers: "This neck is super weird... Hard to explain what it's really like, guess you'll just have to play one yourself." German Girl within the first few minutes: "It's like a hexagon cut in half!"

[@BratislavMetulski]

Austria isnt Germany....

[@mariuskozokar4341]

@@BratislavMetulski I'm aware but let's all just suspend some disbelief for the sake of shitty comedy, eh?

[@jaovao]

Marius Kozokar if you know Austrians then u understand that they don’t really like to be mixed with Germans ;-)

[@BratislavMetulski]

@@mariuskozokar4341 well... it is just that austria and germany are 2 different countries. Shes from austria and thats it ;)

[@frankhoeppel2314]

The Prog 4 got the best bass face, so it is obviously the best. 😏