WILL IT CHUG? - STRANDBERG BODEN NX

[@ola_strandberg]

Thanks for the kind words - happy to hear that it did indeed chug!

[@denniskielton2447]

Send him a Boden metal NX 8 with Fishman's, & it'll out chug everything. I seriously LOVE mine. Thank you Ola, for everything you do man SERIOUSLY. I've been waiting literally my entire life for something like the Boden to come along. I keep comparing it to a supercar haha. Like for example, when someone says "headless = ugly" I say: when you see a car like a saleen or a Boss mustang, yeah its fast as hell but unless you know what a saleen actually is, it looks EXACTLY the same as a regular V6 slow poke mustang, which is essentially a Camry with a cooler body (& just hardly lol). It takes a trained eye to know that if its a boss/saleen/cobra mustang that it's not normal. However when you see a Ferrari, you know RIGHT AWAY that this is something different. Every single inch of it is designed to be the best most ideal piece for what it does, regardless of look. Beauty is an afterthought to engineerin, and there is no expense spared they don't do things to save money, only to produce a great result. And as a result you get a world class car. Well, fenders and Gibsons are like the mustang, the untrained eye will see zero difference between a $200 squire & a $5000 Suhr, but when you see a .Strandberg*? You know "it's a lambo" right away, because that's how it's been designed, to work great. Not to mention, it literally contains aerospace materials just like a super car (aircraft aluminum & carbon fiber.) And usually when I say that, they catch on pretty quick that it's not just a gimmick guitar. I've done years of sales jobs so making points like this is pretty natural to me, especially when it's about something I so highly believe in myself. (I love the entire philosophy of the company, trying to be sustainable and prove that crazy unsustainable tone woods are not worth it, just a "unicorn hair" for the owner.) I like Ola's comparison to Apple as well, since they're another one of my favorites. It's ALWAYS worth the extra money for the nice stuff. Otherwise you spend 4x in the long run. there's a reason that in the computer world, you can either "get an apple or a PC." Even though the term PC just encompasses every other company besides apple. Part of it is compatability, apple kinda went their own direction and made it so there needs to be at least 2 versions of every software, but the reason they were still successful after saying sure compatibility is because they created SUCH a better product that it was still worth it. A similar learning curve to getting used to an Endurneck profile. But just like apple, once you convert you realize it's FAR superior. My hope is that .Strandberg* does just like apple and takes over the game, since they're the original main innovator in their category just like apple, and then hopefully at some point I can somehow become a part of the game here on the US team. Because there's NOTHING in my life but music, no wife kids or family, I've been using music as my "worthy pursuit" to go all in and dedicate my life to. And there's seriously no company I believe in & believe should be on top of the world more than .Strandberg* Guitars, game changers deserve recognition. And being part of a game changing company is what I've wanted to do my entire life, something I can REALLY live for and not feel wasted. So, get on that expansion @Ola Strandberg, so I can get in on the game! What you're doing is very important, thank you! Companies that push the bar forward in every way are an essential part of global commerce, the guitar industry has been stagnant for a long time. Modern metal, Neo soul, and progressive multi scale stuff is finally moving it forward again. But, we need equipment that can keep up with the rate of improvement! In my opinion, you & Tosin are the 2 most important people in the guitar industry right now. I've already said it too much, but thanks again hahaha I've been waiting for this for YEARS now

[@michaellewchuk8272]

Thanks for the cool gear Ola! Love my NX 6 fusion!

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

Been waiting almost a decade for the lefty model to release. Can’t wait to see if they drop this autumn/winter I’m definitely getting one.

[@kelvinklauck]

Hey ola, have you ever considered making a guitar out of bamboo?

[@danieldawang2120]

Maybe you'd consider a lucky fan one of these baby Mr. Olga sir. I can work for you. But, the problem is I'm from the Philippines. 🙏🏻

[@OddoRocket]

Strandberg guitars are so nice. One of the guitarists of my band plays the boden metal models with fishmans. Some of the nicest sounding guitars I’ve heard

[@omegaman420]

I love the Boden metal 6 with Fishman's I have one in purple.

[@Claimjumper55]

I have that exact model and it definitely chugs. It plays all the types of music I love really well. The Suhr pickups are amazing; they're the same pickups featured in the Suhr Modern Satin. Mine weighs 4.5 lbs and is great for traveling.

[@RX120D]

I have the Satin Modern Pro. Can confirm, those pickups are unreal.

[@Claimjumper55]

@@spacebomb9126 Tell us how you really feel.

[@AngryAndyToth]

Same. I absolutely love mine.

[@chris_2714]

Wow! 4.5 pounds is like a feather compared to most guitars. That's impressive!

[@_youps_]

I bought my strandberg not long ago, and it definitely is the best decision I've made, the endurnek really helps, i had a hand injury and it used to hurt when I play for long hours, now i barely feel anything other than muscle pain.

[@Chaosdude341]

the endurneck is the single greatest innovation of guitar since the original fender tele... imho

[@hbc431]

these are absolutely beautiful and they sound super crispy

[@orafaelorsato]

YES. FINALLY. Strandberg range from jazz to prog and djent and all of that stuff, but I never heard anyone chug them chuggz on a Strandberg, and that's something I've always wanted to see Thank you Ola!

[@razorimages]

I own 2 Strandberg guitars, 7 and 8 strings... those are really special guitars, and believe me, you won't want play another guitar after. So light, comfortable, tuning stability is the best. Endure neck feels like the fastest neck... Not to mention Ola (Strandberg) is also a genius for that :)

[@Fishplants]

I own the one in the video and I don't play my other guitars lol, Such awesome guitar

[@CBlackShred84]

Love the chug meter! Also, Peavey never gets enough credit for their clean tone, those cleans were amazing. Reminds me of my 6505 clean tone

[@ricstormwolf]

I want to know if those Chug Meters are for sale.

[@DOSStorm]

The 6505 can do anything IMHO. Great all around amp.

[@shanecollins9282]

Just got one of these in black. It's my favorite guitar to pick up. It just fits me so well and I love the neck and body shape. The pickups are really great too.

[@Ottophil]

My favorite part of any guitar is the headstock

[@spacebomb9126]

Nerd guitar for posh players. Lame and hideous.

[@matinmsv]

Strandberg definitely CHUGS but that Peavey combo was not a good option though, it sounded thin and it hardly chugs by itself!

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Goes to show a good player will make anything sound good.

[@ericwright3646]

the Strandberg 7 string is absolutely the most comfortable 7 I've ever picked up. Fantastic guitar!

[@Chaosdude341]

how long've you had it??? i LOVE my 8 string (her name's natalia :3). Once that neck's worn in.. sweet fuck it's great.

[@ericwright3646]

@@Chaosdude341 bought from Sweetwater earlier this year. They had it on sale 20% off. That's a $500 discount I couldn't pass up! It's The Boden Prog NX 7 with Fishman Fluence Moderns.

[@ananasgirliscool3000]

The chug meter is really cool I hope you have a nice day🤘🎸

[@carlosdlonga6507]

Chugmeter idea was cool.. I'll be catching the previous episodes this week.. greetings bro

[@bstnlcge2662]

Thanks for the review! Btw, Kiesel's headless guitars are pretty dope too!

[@orionvp3477]

True. Too bad Jeff is a dog lmfao

[@steveweilhart2359]

Strandberg guitars are amazing sounding and looking - so comfortable to play - light - easy to navigate - so many great players have played them at some point Tosin Abasi , Jakub Zyteki , to name just a couple the list is overwhelming - those are 2 of my favorites - thanks Ola both of you! OF COURSE IT CHUGS

[@PuttinOnTheRiffs]

This guitar sounds pretty incredible! Usually not a fan of this style. But wow. Almost has a semi hollow sound

[@gl3605]

which in other words mean it sounds like shit for Metal/Chugging.

[@static_motion]

IIRC it's a chambered body (the body has hollow parts in it), which is probably why it kind of sounds hollow body-ish.

[@versalgraphics]

@@static_motion Don't think that would effect the tone

[@luigigetsu]

probably is mostly the amp making it chug. i think a 100 guitar can also chug in a 2k dollars amp

[@Chaosdude341]

it actually is semi hollow! it's a chambered guitar body, which is part of why it only weighs about 3-5 lbs

[@MegaGil08]

I just got one as an 8 string! Best metal guitar I ever bought! Mine has Fishman Fluence p/u's.

[@spacebomb9126]

Ahahaha jump on board the posh express. Lame asf nerd guitars.

[@TheGalilee416]

In America today we celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday. I want to add Ola, his videos and Solar Guitars (I own one) to the "List of things I am Thankful for". You rock man!

[@ALLforROME]

That is a nice guitar, I like that one! 🌲

[@2174863]

woahhhh, i was just looking into strandbergs last night!

[@spencerharding5328]

I love my guitar earth green prog Stranberg. It spanky , clean and breaths fire all in one. ❤

[@valgrind84]

I love strandberg!Love!

[@adisramos4694]

I want my own chug meter for the holidays!!!!!!

[@AlexVonCrank]

I love the look of these guitars. I've gone from hating headless guitars to being intrigued.

[@mikedamisch]

The other headless guitars are for the most part just a guitar with no headstock. The Strandberg is ergonomic from the ground up. Love classic guitars but as far as a modern guitar the Strandberg is one of the best and most innovative for sure.

[@TommileeCashOConnor]

A camera above the amp knobs to show what you’re doing to it would be sick!

[@Chaosdude341]

fantastic idea. i hope mr la does so

[@BuyRawrXD]

Gotta try and get your hands on the Boden V model, Sarah Longfields demo was haunting I’d love to see the thing chug with its synth sounding focus

[@Chaosdude341]

omfg a synth pedal would sound amazing. Imagine a tremolo and a sustainiac. good lord.

[@BuyRawrXD]

@@Chaosdude341 that thing has an entire library of synths preloaded on it, if i could find one for less than 2k I’d jump on it get all jesse kanda on them strings

[@Chaosdude341]

@@BuyRawrXD I had no idea, but now I have distinctly specific GAS. Why did you do this to me lmao

[@Chaosdude341]

@@BuyRawrXD this and a synthaxe and I'll die a happy man

[@BuyRawrXD]

@@Chaosdude341 the dream, all one could ask for really Holidays are a’coming!

[@stevensiwinski]

A Strandberg is worth every penny. It's by far the most comfortable guitar I've ever played. The balance, lightness, and ergonomics are unmatched and they sound every bit as good as they feel. Would recommend for any genre of music.

[@recipoldinasty]

How much is this one in the video

[@stevensiwinski]

@@recipoldinasty Last i checked they were about $1500. I'd look around the used market though.

[@recipoldinasty]

@@stevensiwinski just looked it up, they are 2.3k :C, whats that Indonesian fabric made of?gold?

[@oldghostbilly]

"Its pretty metal , as you can see right here" my first real laugh of the week thanks ola

[@robyates136]

Love that guitar. It's on the list ....

[@coreyrramsay8858]

I do love the shape and look of the bodens but for me the out and out best look and shape is the Ormsby Goliath for headless guitars.

[@Skwidman157]

Damn man even your intro sound sync clap is metal!

[@tommyjams7403]

Please Tell us about the chug meter Ola! How does it work? Who made it...etc?

[@TIMExBANDIT]

I agree, they are by far the best looking headless guitar. I'd be really curious what Ola could come up with in a faux headstock for them.

[@jamalgorbachev138]

I bought some lace sensor holy grails for surf tones. I put a mxr gt-od in front of amp and it chugs like a beast.

[@craigharrison5406]

You have to love the brutality of those Peavey Vypers. I bought one to keep at my Dad's place for when I visit and every time I go over there I'm like damn this thing is brutal in a good way.

[@albarmonty]

What about that locking alternative tuning bridge Eddie VH used in 5150 era in his model? is that current?

[@AudioAtmos]

Have had my Boden Prog NX6 in Earth Green for about 2 months and I love it more each time I play it.

[@chriswheat2758]

But when are we getting headless Solar guitars??? 🤔

[@watkinscharles829]

Luv those Peavey Vyper amps

[@davetaylor1526]

Love the chug meter man

[@sakibislam4245]

That comment about price point was on point.

[@meandfriendstv]

3.16 can somone tell, where this riff is from? it sounds so familiar... I believe its a feared song, but i cant remember which one

[@thordurinn]

kinda sucks that you can't order a natural on their website anymore. Anybody knows if they'll ever bring it back?

[@tonybaloney4603]

What song was he playing at 3:17

[@gameshowmakermaker8770]

We need chug meter Vst, I want to know more about my preamplifier setup

[@Dukers2300]

How much chug could an ola englund chug when ola chugs on will it chug

[@austinaussiec]

That nastiness at 3:17 was so sick, it's plagued. What piece is that from??

[@destruction5434]

What about headless solar 🤔

[@AdamBurseMusic]

It definitely chugs Ola, awesome demo man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nickshreds890]

The riff at 3:18 blew my mind !! :) Is that an original riff Ola ?

[@timvoyles4571]

Ola! You should do a review of the Ibanez ts9 tube screamer! 😁

[@a-World-Of-Payne]

The riff at 3:17, is that from a song or is it pure Ola awesomeness? I’ve heard you play it in several videos and it’s pretty sick 😎

[@ironindustries2000]

Of course it chugs you played a new level

[@MetaITurtle]

You inspire me!

[@jessewest2109]

Bought my first berg, now it's all in play. Got a seven incoming.

[@DanAnderson_TheMaddestShredder]

Wicked My Friend New Follower!! Your Incredible Ola. Thank you for inspiring us brother!! Respect Always

[@molochfrolics8443]

Try a Steinberger Spirit for your next headless chugging video ! think they're the originators of headless design, if not the perfection.

[@JesusAriasAvila]

What I like of this review is the comments about the playability of the instrument and the feeling it has. About the segment, I think that there should be a standard rig, gear or EQ to have a point of reference to compare things. It would be less fun, I admit it, but a no-name guitar with average pups through a dual rectifier will definitely sound better than this. There could be a beginner rig and an initiated rig for instance. The same can apply for the amps with a standard rig of a guitar and pedal loop chain. Maybe I overthink this.

[@Crunchifyable2]

Do heavy strings chug? I put 12 through 62's on a telecaster loaded with EMG 81. Tuned to E standard and it doesn't chug anymore. I guess the ability to pick the strings sharp is part of the chug.

[@apexrepeat9169]

Ola, have you ever heard or looked at Valravn guitars out of Ukraine? I have one on the way. Amazing looking headless from a small shop.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Yes. It is a really cool looking guitar!! 🎸😀👍

[@kilohotel31]

At a local guitar shop playing around - I picked up the headless Ibanez and FUCKING LOVED IT. thought I would hate it but it was a sweet ride. For 800 bucks I only partly regret not getting it. Everyone go try out a headless guitar. I bet 90% of you will be pleasantly surprised.

[@cthulholmhastur5317]

Those pickups are mighty. Even at max Chug, u can still hear individual notes in a full chord.

[@richardjones2811]

Suhr pickups in them

[@gorf101]

I needed this today... thanks Ola

[@R6Seagull]

how do you hang a guitar like that on a wall?

[@balazsguraly3812]

this guitar sounds sooooo awesome :D

[@FreeGuitarSound]

Great Guitar!!🤘😳🔥

[@sergeirrational3774]

OLA you should try the Gus G. Jackson Star!!! pleaseeee

[@justinhayes2418]

Ola I'm thinking about buying a Randall RG75G3. There's not much on KZbin about it. Do you think I could get a dime sound out of it?

[@leftythirteen]

Hey, Ola. Can you make a 'Will it chug' for SG Gibson? I think that would be a great idea.

[@lucasvarela9632]

I have the 8 string. Great guitar. Thought the longer scale lengths make it harder to play that my strat guitars

[@hisdukeness3037]

That chug o meter is bad ass

[@nufit7]

strandberg guitar always remind me of Professor Rhoma Irama's guitar the Dang Dut King if the world. Strandberg is the best headless guitar ever

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

IT CHUGGGGGGSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ianyoung8392]

I think the only thing Strandberg have left to innovate are the bridge, electronics and future body shapes. Anderson guitars do wild things with designing their pickups. But hopefully a fanned fret evertune tremolo is somewhere in the future with 4.5" single and humbucker rail pickups for slanted multiscale fretboards.

[@eamonahern7495]

If I had the money I'd get one with a 3-way toggle and a whammy bar as my work horse guitar and one of those fan fret 5-way selectors for experimentation and trying new sounds with the split coils.

[@BrianHamilton-iw4fg]

Dude, I bet those Chug Meters would sell like pancakes. Will we be seeing them for sale on your site?

[@diede2308]

I guess Nate slammed like the moment he found out you used a Vypyr🤣🔥🤘🏻

[@shadowsx2165]

You should test if a fender Stratocaster can chugggg! It would be sick to hear if it can.

[@jonwillett8594]

We need a chug meter pedal or integrated into an apt head.🤘. I wish I could afford to be a member I have so many questions

[@montythemetalman]

2:54 A NEW LEVEL… OF CHUUUUUUUUUUG

[@Shamrock0991]

Chug meter going into production? 🙏🏼

[@blaeser13]

6:05 "It did chugged." Anyone else wanna see this on some merch?

[@theruel]

When is a Solar headless coming out?

[@valonvinter]

give us Headless solar fan fret 8 string PLEASEEE

[@Ottophil]

The chug is in the hands

[@manoskf]

There are cheaper models like mine... the standard series that I would not change with the Ibanez even though Ibanez is cheaper and has great pickups. The Strandberg original lacks in the pickup domain. I changed them. If they had Duncan solar I wouldn't :)

[@billyrobinson6827]

***TRY MARSHALL MF350 “MODE FOUR” with tube screamer in front. Use mode four cab or mesa cab.🤘🤘

[@HenriqueVergili]

You should do a WILL IT CHUG with a Kiesel, would love to see that

[@TOPPGUNGAMING]

Let's all just chug it!🎸🤘🤘

[@Neil14]

I'm a newbie, just curious is chug a good thing or nah?

[@AGX-nj3yp]

Can you try to make the harley benton R456 FR Chug

[@Sk8AndDestr0y]

Yeah the Chug Meter is awesome ;)

[@M.C.R.SYNTRN]

Hey Ola, can you do an Ola learns for Machine head Aesthetics of hate, or Imperium?? Much love man

[@IamSpudy]

Should do a will it chug with Alexis guitar that would be awesome 😎

[@khairulnizam4177]

Ola should try the Ten32 guitars.

[@Lycanthropy54or]

I need to make a video series, will it make a sound?

[@g.t.5735]

Good day, mate!

[@mrhoadz3809]

have u tried a keisel headless