THE ALIEXPRESS STRANDBERG COPY. HOW DOES IT HOLD UP AFTER 12 MONTHS?

Welcome to my first serious video on this channel. Today we take a look at my Strandberg copy bought from AliExpress. Is it any good? watch to find out more!

[@stevensiwinski]

A few years ago, I bought a Strandberg copy (Eart) and it was a very cost effective way to find out that I absolutely love the ergonomics Strandberg provides. Being able to sit in the classical position is a game changer. Last year I decided to pull the trigger on a real Strandberg because of how much I love the design and wanted to support the company that innovated it. I really recommend people try this style of guitar in any way they can, then if you can afford it, upgrade to the real thing, you won't regret it.

[@LunatiqueRob]

That's exactly what I did too. I got an Eart because of the low price, to test out the ergonomics, and really loved it, so I went ahead and got two Strandbergs. The Eart is great for its price, but it's no Strandberg in terms of weight, tuning stability (with tremolo or with it locked), and finish. But for those who don't have the budget for a Strandberg, it's a great bang-for-the-buck. In fact, the pickups sounded quite similar to the pickups on my Plini neck-thru model that I was really surprised.

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

On the Eart, is the neck like a traditional guitar or does it copy the endure neck?

[@stevensiwinski]

@@BobJones-bh9qz It has a traditional neck shape. I would honestly feel weird about buying something that copied Strandberg's patented neck shape. My experience with the Endurneck is that it was a little strange at first, but after 5 minutes of playing it, it disappeared and felt very natural.

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

Agreed, I bought an Eart a couple of years ago. Really good bang for the buck.

[@michaelgrahamwongacutemadness]

can you compare the quality like this guy not necessarily with a video but i mean how much better is the quality of the real thing

[@carmelita7348]

Impressive indeed. This man knows his guitars. Breathes and eats them. Clearly has a clue what he is talking about. Much appreciated. Well done. Onwards and upwards for a wonderful teacher. Congrats!

[@seankeogh20]

Thanks for the kind words 😎

[@zunk4435]

if you're into 7 strings, I think the strandberg headless style/fanned frets in general are a game changer for those. the ergonomics makes it loads easier to play and the fanning makes it super satisfying on every string. the reduction of that floppy, rattle-y low string is a huge selling point to me. i haven't seen any knockoffs in 7 strings so im not sure yet

[@carlchameleon9847]

not really "knockoff" but look at nk guitars! they have 7s and 6 strings, and they seem to have really quality necks, but ive heard the pickups are hit and miss. pretty cool, somewhat budget option for a headless custom looking guitar

[@jimmybags1494]

nobody asked but I've been playin for a long time, lots of tech death and prog type stuff. When I had my Boden 7 as well as a 6, sweeping was a complete nightmare with the fan. I couldn't ever come to grips with it. I ditched them a few years ago and have just been back on regular frets. Just my two cents if anyone was curious for a different POV

[@carlchameleon9847]

@@jimmybags1494 really? the strandbergs have extremely light fans. especially on 6 and 7 string...

[@carlchameleon9847]

like, .75 inch fan...

[@jimmybags1494]

@@carlchameleon9847 Yeah it really screwed me up. The fan on the 7 wasn't bad at all but the 6 sucked because the parallel fret is the first fret so as you go up the neck the fan gets real gnarly, at least for me

[@josephinecurtin8512]

A very incisive and comprehensive commentary…well done Sean and best of luck with it👍🎸

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you kindly!

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

"I can fit it all in the frame" - Now I got it! That's the whole point of headless guitars: they fit better in KZbin videos. I really like the idea of playing in classical position without needing a foot rest on the floor or having to sit around some big bulky thing as that Harley Benton Dullahan model.

[@marxvillegas]

Impressive, how good that Wilkinson sounds... Thanks a lot for the nice review

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@serapiopereziii3741]

I liked, subscribed and here's my comment. I truly like how candid you are. I came away with such a positive feeling about your review that I truly was impressed. I also enjoyed your playing, very clean. Thank you and good luck!

[@seankeogh20]

Thanks so much buddy really appreciate it! More uploads within the next week! College schedules been hectic!

[@andyginterblues2961]

This is what I've been looking for, a less expensive version of the Strandberg. I had always wanted a Steinberger, the archetypal headless guitar, which have been around for ages, but could never find one that I could afford at the time. The most I've ever paid for a guitar was around $800. Thanks for this, just subscribed!

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you kindly! Enjoy the hunt!

[@myselph1761]

It's kind of funny, because I was the exact same for me and the telecaster shape. I hated the aesthetic of the design for years, and suddenly I woke up one morning and I thought "Y'know what? Telecasters are actually really cool."

[@seankeogh20]

Same. I flip flop between shapes so often

[@everrest8830]

Same thing for me with the majesty, first I was like "woah, ugly shovel" then a year later I'm in GC and they had Sterling Maj 7 and I fell in love with it. Once the pups were swapped out I actually play it over my old prestige rg.

[@spencersguitarcovers]

I've been playing Strandbergs at a little local shop and really want one as my next guitar. I would consider one of these just to have fun with a build and alter it in small ways. I can't seem to find a kit with the enduro neck though.

[@arunkarthikma3121]

Holy crap, that neck pickup sounds amazing, I must have it

[@trustyseacreaturesmusic7873]

I recently fell in love with a headless Ibanez guitar, and totally understand the feeling of not liking something right up until the moment you suddenly do. 😂 fun stuff!

[@gusnwosu928]

Great video man! Looking forward to seeing more from ya! 🤘🏾😎

[@Alex_Martz]

I have a similar NK that doesn't have the enduraneck shape, it's a normal C type neck that's actually really confortable and I also put Seymour Duncan pickups, I want to change its color, could you describe how did you achieved that finish on the body?

[@seankeogh20]

nk guitars are deadly (at least from my limited experience!) that finish is actually a vinyl sticker I stuck on over the original, got in from my hardware store

[@Alex_Martz]

@@seankeogh20 Oh, it looks like real wood!

[@zvuksvetla]

Informative video, that's for sure. Good luck with the channel!

[@xTiLkx]

I know you're not making videos anymore, but have you had a chance to play the new Strandberg budget guitars, and how would they compare with this one?

[@jeremythornton433]

I've been mulling the idea over about a headless guitar for a month or so now. I'm moving and my studio is going to have a very low ceiling. 6 feet at the most. I'm 5' 10" so I just fit. Budget is also crucial. Like you channel so I subbed!

[@dwinpanlaqui]

Can you send the link of the item on aliexpress? Cannot find the exact item

[@doktabob328]

Good review. Told me what I wanted to know about the Chinese copy. Good luck with your KZbin career !

[@seankeogh20]

Thanks so much 🤘🤘

[@tapeexperiments]

I'm trying to find a super light Strandberg Copy. You said yours is around 4.5 pounds. Will you tell me which AX store you bought it from?

[@frankyfire-tech]

If you're looking inro getting a Strandberg Style guitar for less money (about 1.000$), you might look into GOC guitars. They only sell in batches and through a few stores (where they are mostly not in stock). But if you're lucky enough to get one, it will serve you well! In my opinion, the quality is close or even on par to a Strandberg and they've made enough effort to create their own design to not just be a blatant copy. Only the pickups were not my taste, but that might happen to you on a strandberg too.

[@seankeogh20]

Oh man trust me, I’ve been trying so hard to find them! 😅😅 really would love one on the channel!

[@frankyfire-tech]

@@seankeogh20 It's difficult to find them used, but if you're looking from time to time, Impulse Music Co does have them and if you're subscribed to their Instagram, you'll see once they release a new batch ;)

[@brettbunke9096]

I have a GOC guitar was lucky enough to find one used at a store it’s absolutely killer

[@jackhargreaves1911]

Great video. Do you think you will buy a Strandberg at some point? Have you tried one? If so, how much better was it? Cliff

[@seankeogh20]

tried one and loved it! such great guitars. But in these times of inflation funds are tight!

[@johnvanmtb8775]

Finally found a Copy on Ali express with a 6 string endure neck / and fan frets . Do these intonate the same as a standard 6 string ? Thanks

[@sirjohnmichael]

What feels better? That guitar or the RG or gem. Wizard 2 or that neck?

[@seankeogh20]

to me they are two very different things. I gravitate more towards the ibanez necks because I have more of them. But there is very little difference with the adjustment.

[@philsalvage]

Bought an eart gw2 as a travel guitar and to keep in my work truck. Blown away by the quality I got for the money. It’s so easy to play and so much fun that it’s hard to put down. No regrets whatsoever

[@seankeogh20]

great guitars man! glad youre having a good time with it!

[@gk6993]

Thank you. Without this video I wouldn't have known you could get a knock off. Opens it up for me to maybe thinking of getting one.

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you for commenting and best of luck with the search!

[@Ro-Bucks]

Hows the intonation, the frets look really wrong. as if there in between normal and erg. It sounds good I will say.

[@seankeogh20]

the frets take a while to adjust to your eyes. But the intonation after a setup was spot on. Thanks for the comment!

[@SantiVanegas9]

is there a link?

[@bennyjetsonmontreal6113]

That mid clean sounded amazing

[@shanewalton8888]

What was the name of the Ali Express store you used.

[@nanskugirl1762]

Learned so much thank you Teacher Sean! ✨💪🏽

[@seankeogh20]

Fantastic!

[@johnvanmtb8775]

Looked on Aliexpress and did not find one with this neck . a little help , thanks :)

[@seankeogh20]

Hey John, sorry for the late reply. They come up sporadically for sale so just keep your eyes peeled!

[@johnvanmtb8775]

@@seankeogh20 Thank for responding 👍

[@baotruong8995]

Do you have a link to the seller ?

[@dylancurtin6609]

God that's a gorgeous guitar

[@maekong2010]

Well, I've seen John McLaughlin playing them quite a lot in the latter years. If he's playing something, I have to give it every consideration. That aside, were I to consider it, I'd have to go all-in, as there would be no other way to get whatever it is he gets out of it. And you might not fully discover whatever "that" is, for years. So, in short, spend the money. Sell a limb (a leg would be advised) if that's where your muse leads, but get the Strandberg - or, alternatively, seek out an appropriate independent builder - which McLaughlin may have even done. I've no way to visually discern these things from a distance. Great video. New Subscriber and the Bell has been rung.

[@seankeogh20]

Good stuff thank you! Love John McLaughlin, he’s amazing

[@ianedmonds9191]

Mad Chops. Big Props! Luv and Peace.

[@seankeogh20]

Thanks Ian!

[@JohnMurowaniecki]

Seems perfectly decent.. Oh, what I am saying.. It's awesome. Period.

[@jayplays2397]

Hey man, have you still got the link? Really wanting to try a strandberg but not looking to spend 2k lol.

[@seankeogh20]

Got nothing my man so sorry!

[@leenewsted9484]

Yo! Hey bro! Thanks for the review !

[@seankeogh20]

Delighted you enjoyed!

[@nine9333]

Hi Sean

[@seankeogh20]

Hi mate

[@fitzy7684]

Scary finding another BIMM student in my recommended. the real question is have you seen the aliexpress abasi concepts?

[@seankeogh20]

I have seen them and wish I did not. Best of luck with the studies!

[@paddyk2123]

Hi mate, great video, love ya cuntent. New suscriber here 😂😢🎉😮😊😅❤

[@123Ir0nman]

Do you still have a link to it or know what the seller/shop name is?

[@seankeogh20]

Heya Robert, I don’t as it was second hand to me, but you shouldn’t have a problem getting one on aliexpress

[@dryeyesx]

go on sean, class video

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you buddy

[@andreibotezatu8854]

are you selling it now? :D

[@DarkShadow1953]

I got one back in 2019, sold it though. Maybe again one day

[@seankeogh20]

Oh the regret 😞😞😞

[@DarkShadow1953]

@@seankeogh20 nah not really frets were kind of scratchy and on the high e 15th fret the sound would pinch out when bending up. tried getting that fixed like twice maybe my luthier just sucked lol

[@justinvzu01]

It hurts me when people say Per Nilsson is from Meshugga without mentioning Scar Symmetry. Scar Symmetry is fucking amazing.

[@seankeogh20]

So good man!!!!

[@arkplate9536]

That type of "allan screw" is known as a Grub Screw

[@michaelsmith9544]

Bought AliExpress headless copy, it was a piece of junk. Too pricey to send it back. Bought an Eart it was nearly perfect. Bought a volgoa and it's a decent guitar after putting in some work. Bought a Strandberg and it's now my favorite.

[@seankeogh20]

strandbergs heirarchy of the process of guitar buying

[@MegaScissorhand]

please share a purchase link

[@seankeogh20]

Hey! They come up only every now and again on aliexpress so keep your eyes peeled! I got it second hand so have no link

[@conorc1231]

class video you have big muscles

[@Ameller48]

do u can put link of the guitar pls ??

[@seankeogh20]

Hey mario, I don’t have one because it was second hand to me. You shouldn’t have a problem finding one on aliexpress though!

[@Ameller48]

@@seankeogh20 too late I bought Strandberg NX 😅

[@nufit7]

nice explanation. subscribed

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you!

[@philipkeogh4207]

Nice

[@sluagh5534]

Headless guitar…? Whats next, fretless?

[@seankeogh20]

Nah, ps6 review

[@broidk2391]

fretless already exists lmao

[@sluagh5534]

Ah jeez sure, then what next? No electronics?

[@powermetal321]

Harley benton makes a headless guitar.

[@seankeogh20]

I have a video on that too!

[@powermetal321]

@@seankeogh20 Cool! I'm going to watch it.

[@stnlygivan829]

Me like this Guitar

[@RobinWillig]

Comment dropped :D

[@seankeogh20]

Comment appreciated!

[@CelesteNox]

Omfg Mr Keogh has a KZbin channel

[@shroomcomputing]

subbed, i hope this helps you on your way to get a real sberg

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you!

[@randysmith8770]

Doesn’t really look like an endur-neck, not slanted on the back like a Strandberg. My Dad always said that you get what you pay for. Thanks for the review though

[@michaellanyon1232]

Allen keys = Hex keys

[@seankeogh20]

I’ll try less Irish lingo next time!

[@michaellanyon1232]

@@seankeogh20 we call em Allen key in Aus too all good

[@Gem-Ex]

Looks like a decapitated guitar :D

[@ChadwickRider]

Don't get this crap burger... get an Eart W2 Headless. Eart is top notch quality, affordable and the bridge system is much better than this guitar.

[@seankeogh20]

Early are great guitars too! Thanks for the comment!

[@markmalonson7531]

You jam that sounds great.thank you

[@gavanbourke]

dropped

[@seankeogh20]

Thank you!

[@gavanbourke]

@@seankeogh20 how do you feel about long scale length and baritones my dude?

[@Gee-no]

The look has kept me away along with the price. I dont want to pay that much for an ugly guitar. 😉

[@coremetaller]