Unboxing The Boden Essential

[@yoanz.9343]

I love how Tomo turns everything into a lesson in something useful. IE acoustics.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@EJENRIGHTMUSIC]

He's the man!

[@donindri]

Ola Strandberg is the new Leo Fender! The neck is designed to keep your hand in proper position to prevent injuries. The body is designed to allow playing in all positions comfortably. Thanks for posting. Hope you play this one with an amp too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Amazing guy!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@mmiller6873]

I just love how altruistic and genuine you are Tomo. Keep up the solid work and positive vibes :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@renatokun9318]

You know so many people buy/receive things they dont need or use. THIS GUITAR will be used and loved. I am so happy for your new addition Tomo. Keep making video sir. Have a good day!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I just could not put this guitar down! So much fun! Thank you so much!

[@IdanHaim-n5e]

what a beautiful approach to the viewers in the first minute. thanks tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@anta785]

I have watched your videos before and I know how good you are, but watching this video with the techniques you talk about and use, wow you are phenomenal, melodic and groovy, this took years to develop.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@manyvibes1540]

“Feel better, Sound better”👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@AlanW]

I am very impressed you take the time to respond to each comment! I think the guitar sounds so good, despite it's small size, is because it is a sort of semi-hollow! Thank you for sharing your first impressions of this!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much! Yes! I am so grateful that people comment on my videos! Amazing! It sounds so good! You're very welcome! The Boden Esssential Demo kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioatdISrmZ6KgqM

[@dms5154]

As always Tomo, you are the BEST! I own 2 Strandberg Boden NX 6 guitars now and awaiting my 3rd neck-thru to arrive! I am hooked after seeing Tim Pierce talk about his. I am old now and the weight and ergonomics are so helpful and, like you, once I played it acoustically, I was in love!! Your excitement and pleasure playing it bring me up so THANK YOU!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So awesome! Very good sounding guitar. You're very welcome!

[@HAMBUUK]

Always positive energy max Mr.Tomo! I really love that headless guitar.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@symphonysoup]

Mr. Fujita is like my youtube dad 😭 so wholesome and funny!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@saxophite1333]

I’m thinking about picking this guitar up! Seeing you and Ola say it’s super comfortable sold me, and if I don’t like the pickups I can change them later. Thanks for being awesome Tomo!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

What a versatile guitar! Thank you for sharing! You're very welcome!

[@fabing64]

Hello Mr Fujita. I am a beginner guitarist so I won't teach you anything BUT I also am material science engineer and the "percussions" you found in the box are actually small silica balls in a bag to absorb the humidity that the box might contain that could damage the strings and electronics between the boxing and the unboxing. Thank you for your videos

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! Great to know! Thank you so much!

[@pusheenpandaa]

I bought a strandberg nx6 recently and it was the best decision i made. Its so comfy and light and the pickups are great. Great to see tomo getting to experience it ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Cool guitar! Cool design!

[@oggorat]

Love how his tea mug matches the guitar, and glad to see an affordable Strandberg WITH the endurneck!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! So good!

[@LockRocker]

I like to put a desiccant pack in the control cavity, usually with a couple notes for ownership identification and current pickups installed as a reference.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@gingerbread2084]

So fun to watch! You are amazing Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@Flyit37075]

dont you love when you get a new guitar and the the first stuff you play is just so great. Like a new friend, new music.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@tweakrr99]

Yeah I love the strandberg prog NX6 for ergonomics and playability. Feels like the guitar is playing for you instead of having to fight with it

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChanceCooper125]

I’ve never heard one of these unplugged. It really does ring! Makes me want one

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@apisdude]

I love my Strandbergs

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@ifax1245]

I absolutely adore my Boden, my reaction when I first played my Strandberg was almost identical to yours.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@hcnilsson]

Very cosy presentation of the boden essential 👏👏🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@tooselfish]

Hello Tomo Fujita, this video was a great lesson for me, thank you very much for this unboxing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@2good2beuntrue]

Tomo the way you play I mean woooow I see lots of wicked jungle is massive guitarists out there but you got just so much soul, the way you hold the guitar alone ... it's clear you respect and love the instrument. But then the way you funk and jazz it I mean ... I find myself picking my jaw off the floor when it's over

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Please join my Guitar Wisdom.

[@crisjohnalvarez6036]

Im So proud to see you have a new Guitar, have a Great Day!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@supasoul]

Amazing unboxing and throwing 😂.. this guitar LOOKS BOMB , a wonderful fit and SOUND !!! LOVING the FST01 course too, thank u so much Tomo-san

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Cool guitar!

[@strumminronin]

So happy for you that Strandberg has decided to send you one of theirs to try out. 🎉 I am looking forward to this episode!! Edited to add, a non-multi-scale Strandberg? 😮 🤯

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@pawanchanuka5190]

Don't worry..Don't compare..Don't expect too fast be kind to yourself because we are human 🙂💯

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@strumminronin]

Had to come by again to say, that "Zaku Red"!! 😅 I knew I've seen it somewhere before! 😅 Well done Strandberg for tapping into that colour. Thanks again Tomo for the video. Can't wait to hear it plugged in!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@wenjacklow]

The progression you were playing at 15:00 has such strong jpop vibes!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesforrest9837]

amazing video, cool guitar, hope to see tomo and strandberg more in the future!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@dafook865]

I would love to sit,grab our guitars and talk for hours and hours and learn so much from you good sir.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Very limited but I teach via Skype lessons. Some students, they just love to talk many things more than playing guitar. A lot of questions & I answer all. 50 minutes lesson. I really enjoy!

[@John-cw4no]

I never tire of unboxings...I'm a financially limited frustrated collector

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@RobSinner]

'I had to do it twice to hit more things' Made my day.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@donhemara9914]

I want one, just heard of the brand today. Thank you for the demo, very nice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching! You're very welcome!

[@cherryaxiom9711]

So fantastic piece of gear thanks for showing us!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@Jens_2013]

thank you Mr Tomo Fujita for this nice experience of unboxing, haha, it s like a little comedy until you do this very cool funky liks. they throw tears in my eyes how beatiful it can sound to do a unboxing with passion. pray n play - play n pray! cheers from ger

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching! You’re very welcome. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it

[@Lesstoowash]

I think Allan Holdsworth was involved with the design of the neck... I LOVE my 2021 Boden Standard 6 Quilted. Some folks play a guitar with their eyes, but it fits well in my wheelchair. Glad to see your excitement, these are worth being excited about!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@RQDOOM]

Amazing video, really enjoyed all the little lessons explained in this unboxing. Is the chord progression at 14:30 an existing song? I really love the way it sounds

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I always include mini lessons.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Just a Lovely Chord Progression - Lovely Chords kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2Kkm3Z3hKalp80 Learn Lovely Chords Progressions - Guitar Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6uaqnSQirJ5nMU Simply Lovely Chords - Everyone Should Know kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCkipaqbbNmqsU

[@director2bob]

awesome. I love those guitars. Very lightweight. Have fun, make music. 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Cool guitar!

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Nice .. like another take on Steinberger. It really rings as you say, wondering if there is a connecting plate in the body from the bridge to the neck? Wish you plugged it in. Maybe another video?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Next video!

[@mathias6423]

Finally Strandberg comes out with a guitar that almost anyone can afford, or at least pretty easy save up to. I have always been interested in a Strandberg guitar but I have never bought a guitar for over 1000€. I really hope Strandberg will make the Boden Essential with a tremolo system as well, preferably a lockable trem but a really good non locking trem is ok aswell, as long as it will hold it's tuning with moderate abuse :D I have never tried a Strandberg with a tremolo-system on it so I do not know how good their trem are, if they are like my Squier Classical Vibe 70s strat guitar I do not want it, my Squier goes completely out of tune even after light use of the tremolo arm, however my PRS SE Standard I can use fairly much without the guitar going out of tune, so something like that or a lockable trem like the Floyd Rose but on a cheaper Strandberg Boden Essential would really be something I could buy I just have to wait and see. Their cheapest guitar with a trem system right now is the "Strandberg Boden Classic NX 6 Trem" but that guitar costs 2000€ which is waaay out of my budget If Strandberg makes an Boden Essential with HSS (Humbucker and two singelcoils) configuration and a tremsystem on it, for cheaper price like this Essential buitar, I would buy it 100% !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! This is so awesome!

[@harrisonh1447]

Is he playing anything specifically or is he just jamming in this video? He's so good 😭. I'm just at a loss of words every vid I see of him!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@vencenzodemarco4393]

You are Funny Tomo, I absolutely Love this Odd-Ball Guitar. If not for your expose', I would Never give this a second chance/shot. The fact that this is Super Lite, makes all the Difference. God Bless, you are the Best Jazz-Chopper Man. Great Chords Always.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Great sounding guitar!

[@Onkelbirnbaum]

This Guitar Looks so nice and light I really hope i can try one of these sometimes 😁 thanks for sharing tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Fun! Thank you!

[@hjalmarwidmark5906]

Love your videos. Beautiful guitar 😍 I've been trying to convince myself I really need a Strandberg for some time now.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So good! I love it!

[@AshtonByrdOFCL]

That looks awesome!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@prsmantse1]

I'd love to see what you think about an eart gw2 after getting familiar with this strandberg. It doesn't have the fancy neck but it's a really great guitar in it's own right and for less than $400 it punches way above it's weight

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I only know this guitar! Thank you for sharing!

[@prsmantse1]

@@TomoFujitaMusicthank you so much for commenting back. I'm a huge fan. Thank you for everything that you do

[@densjukeguden7358]

Well, the neck might be ergonomic and all, but the neck joint goes up to the 15th-16th fret: so what about the last 8-9 frets where ideally you need unrestricted access, and instead your thumb is resting on the body and no longer on the neck...?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Left hand thumb position is so important for any shape guitars! So important!

[@Drunken_Hamster]

I wonder how this would sound with a single middle humbucker, particularly a "hot" Filtertron like the JBE trons.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great question! Great sounding guitar!

[@adamcogan211]

I always love watching your videos! You are so funny, entertaining and I always feel like I learn something new each time! Your happiness and enthusiasm is infectious and it makes me have a better day! Also, “lighter than my sandwich” is my new phrase of the week haha I’ve always wanted a Strandberg guitar and this being under 1000 dollars makes it very tempting to get!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!! So happy to hear that! This one is so cool!

[@DrRachelRApe]

My 7 string came perfectly intonated as well. I was really impressed.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DrRachelRApe]

@@TomoFujitaMusic You are such a treasure Tomo.

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Fantastic. I love how your guitar matches your cup, or is it your cup matches your guitar :) Every video, even an unboxing is a lesson from you Tomo san.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@shanewalton8888]

My father back in the 70s would just pluck two strings on his tele and hum. In 5 minutes he would perfectly in tune with no use of any tuner. Unfortunately he never passed this superpower on to his offspring.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KendallLutzgtr]

Epic box toss 😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@downtown4028]

By the way, I wanted to also comment on your stainless steel fret experience.... and I understand. To compensate, I use a compressor to extend the note and a great parametric EQ to affect the bands. After 45 years playing a guitar... I refuse to purchase any electric without stainless. Only my 2005 G&L has nickel silver. All the best... Rock on!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for sharing! Simply I don't like stainless frets tone.

[@downtown4028]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes, the tone is different thus an EQ to compensate... for me refretting a guitar is expensive... with stainless, one and done.

[@FrankThaThird]

I love my Les Paul’s and Tele’s, but nothing beats a Strandberg for traveling, as well as an Aristides imo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So cool!

[@aoki_ryunosuke]

Fujita Tomo, Tomo is FOEVER

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@therealdoug1000]

Hey Tomo! Saw you at the NAMM show today and wanted to say hello but the lady at the booth said “no”. :( Hopefully I can meet you another time.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Only after my performance. I was preparing. Thank you! 11am, 1pm, 3pm

[@modernguitardiary]

Amazing, I've always dreamed of a strandberg with a standard neck, great for pickups upgrade...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Very cool guitar!

[@undertheglassmoon2239]

21.48.. This is the first position, and this is second 😅.. Just kiddin.. Salute to you master 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@saleseng]

I have a Steinberger spirit and I can tell you that I do like the color of that guitar I would buy it just for that😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AutismRocksOfficial]

I've never liked the look of headless guitars, but I bet that would be great for travel.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

…you gave me motivation to sharpen my knife: thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@joshcloudz]

At this point, no unboxing video is complete without the Tomo Throw😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@creationinspired200]

Loving the new guitar tomo ive wanted one the used market will be my best friend on this adventure $1000 is to much for me but any less and i presume the mojo it has wouldn’t be there lol thank you for another fantastic lesson and video you have taught me a lot! You are a true inspiration

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@gurumajuindonesia]

Henshin!!! That stretching part is the best

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I totally forget about that part! I improvised!

[@bbbbbbread]

Your the best I love you kept the green rubber band I’m like that too

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@SebaGTR7]

what a legend

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Little Wing Jam kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqWvkJyBpLd5h8U

[@cdnpunk2270]

oh finally, straight frets!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Kept_Crude]

Very nice instrument

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@peterdiabo223]

Tomo you’re such a sweet and genuine man! I’d love to meet you one day!:)

[@Th4n0s369]

Tomo is a nice guy

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Fishplants]

Bought a Strandberg oeiginal nx6 a few nonths ago and i dont touch ny other guitars lol, Even been selling some so i can buy a tremolo one 😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@SuriSanJose]

Your cat probably runs when he sees you tossing the guitar boxes hahaha! That's a very interesting looking guitar.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! He did!

[@nologo24]

Oh yeah This sound very nice ,,, I just test it essential and feel good quality for strandberg cheap price ,,,

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you're liking it!

[@doctoribanez]

I don't like how it looks comfortable for you to strum on the neck. I'll have to try one

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@juicebox9742]

amazing video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@BlackHermit]

Boden Essential? More like Woden Perennial!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing

[@BlackHermit]

@@TomoFujitaMusic And thank you for uploading!

[@MonkeyDolphin]

I have many excellent guitars, but my Boden Original 6 with the Suhr pickups is the one I grab most of the time. It's just so unobtrusive and comfortable to play, no matter if I'm standing, sitting in my usual classical practice position, or in a recliner with my feet up. The lack of body behind the bridge means it nestles in your lap so nicely. Mine is also very resonant. Enjoy that thing, Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@pedroboschibrasil]

Wow sounds great! Hope they make these in lefty I would get one for that price!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@PeterWasted]

Strandberg seem to make guitars in batches and they sell out pretty fast. There was a left handed Boden released in 2023 and I managed to get a black one (the blue version had already sold out). After that success they might be encouraged to make more. Your best bet is to register your interest so they let you know ahead of the release.

[@mcbrite]

Is it me, or does that sound REALLY good, considering it's not plugged in? Normally guitars sound like total A, when they're not plugged in? "stings on a stick"

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Even though it is not plugged in.... this guitar sound really good!

[@mcbrite]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I think I found the last one in Europe, it's in the mail NOW! 😍Thank you so much for your videos, I REALLY like the style! I have been thinking about guitars for 30+ years now! And I had some American Express points stored up over the past few years... Those points are now a red Strandberg Essential and guitar journey has FINALLY begun! 🥰 Thank you again, I can't wait to watch more of your videos! ♥

[@Endsmouth1349]

Loving the look of the plain colors! It looks like if it came out in the 80s. So much of that price went into unnecessary features.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Cool color! I love it!

[@biswajitkhaklary5897]

Hlo sir 🫡 and such a beautiful guitar and amazing sound without amp its workin like a acoustic sound..

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great guitar!

[@biswajitkhaklary5897]

@@TomoFujitaMusic whats the price is it affordable for us to buy? 😅

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

More details tomorrow's video! @@biswajitkhaklary5897

[@joey3179]

I need some metal Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I will work on

[@DevInvest]

Those little percussion instrument packets are for absorbing moisture! Definitely don’t keep in or near your guitar especially acoustics. 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Thank you for sharing!

[@florianbenz1295]

I was always curious for a Strandberg, however the neck is just .... , when you com form a wizard neck.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Clever design!

[@jaroslawlukaszewicz]

You actually made me watch an entire movie on a KZbin. LOL!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@downtown4028]

Reminds me some of the BC Rich B**** in body and steinberger on the neck. Hard to bond to an instrument.... I had an PRS Livingston Lemondrop.... 10 top, it was sold in 2 months. My Suhr Classic S.... and my 1990 Greco with jumbo stainless and original dry pickups, long tenon... from Fujigen.... Godzilla lives again! LOL

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kevin-cisum]

What is the song at 14:30? 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Lovely Chords

[@GahMehGrrrr]

My next guitar.....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@ob1quixote]

I definitely have one of those guitars on my wish list. What do you think about straight frets versus fanned?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Both good!

[@shid007]

Hmm about 2/3 price of RESQ:D, but not multiscale and no zero fret hmm ...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@YuxinZhou13]

14:29 J-pop 17:17 Jazz

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Alex_Guitar95]

The only thing I don't like about this new Boden essential is the lack of HSS option.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love it! Did you try it? So versatile! Thanks for sharing!

[@Alex_Guitar95]

@@TomoFujitaMusic ​​@TomoFujitaMusic unfortunately not this model. I tried a standard Boden HSS. I think endurneck is the future.

[@ChrisPuckett]

Would these be good to fly with?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@calvintu4868]

Mr Fujita, which country made this guitar

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I really don't know. Maybe Korea? Indonesia or China? Great quality!

[@pajamasflannel]

Do clip on tuners fit on that headless headstock?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great question! I don't use a clip tuner so I never thought about it.

[@craigjohnson4302]

You don't sharpen a box cutter, you just replace the razor. But that's OK, your talent more than makes up for that.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's so correct! Thank you!