strandberg Boden Essential 6 Tremolo Electric Guitar - Whale Blue

Streamlined .strandberg* performance meets wide-ranging tremolo expression in the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo, bringing the new Arc TILT bridge to a lightweight, ergonomic platform built for direct, intuitive control. A solid meranti body keeps the headless design light and maneuverable at approximately 5 lb., while a roasted maple EndurNeck and 25.5" scale provide a familiar foundation with the distinctive feel of .strandberg* ergonomics. A rosewood fingerboard with 24 stainless steel frets supports smooth, precise playability across its flat 20" radius. .strandberg* Hum Hot bridge and Hum Vintage neck humbuckers provide complementary voices for everything from powerful driven sounds to clear, expressive cleans, with five-way switching extending the tonal range. Finished in satin Whale Blue Metallic, the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo combines the focused simplicity of the Essential platform with the expanded pitch range and responsive feel of the Arc TILT tremolo.

Lightweight Meranti Body Delivers Streamlined Boden Ergonomics

The Boden Essential 6 Tremolo builds its ergonomic foundation around a solid meranti body and compact headless design, keeping average weight to approximately 5 lb. for a light, maneuverable playing experience. Signature Boden contours provide multiple support points for comfortable seated positioning while maintaining a balanced feel when playing standing. The straightforward solidbody construction also provides a focused tonal foundation for the guitar's dual-humbucker electronics without adding unnecessary complexity or weight. An acrylic satin finish in Whale Blue Metallic gives the streamlined body a smooth, modern presentation that complements the Essential's clean, functional design.

Roasted Maple EndurNeck for Comfortable, Precise Playability

A roasted maple EndurNeck gives the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo the distinctive ergonomic feel at the heart of the .strandberg* playing experience. Its patented profile uses carefully shaped flat surfaces and a trapezoidal rear section to provide stable thumb support and encourage a more natural hand and wrist position across the neck. The 25.5" scale provides familiar string tension, while a rosewood fingerboard combines a flat 20" radius with 24 stainless steel frets for precise fretting and smooth bends. White inlays and side dots provide clear position reference, and a double-expanding steel truss rod allows precise neck-relief adjustment.

Hot and Vintage Humbuckers Provide Versatile Dual-Pickup Tone

A pair of .strandberg* humbuckers gives the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo complementary voices for a broad range of clean and driven sounds. The Hum Hot bridge humbucker provides the power and definition needed for assertive rhythm work and lead tones, while the Hum Vintage neck humbucker offers a smoother, more rounded response for expressive leads, chords and clean passages. A five-way lever expands the tonal palette beyond conventional dual-humbucker selection, while master volume and master tone controls keep adjustments straightforward. The result is a flexible electronics package that supports the Essential's emphasis on versatility without complicating the playing experience.

Arc TILT Tremolo Expands Range Without Sacrificing Stability

The .strandberg* Arc TILT tremolo gives the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo the widest pitch range of any .strandberg* bridge to date, moving smoothly from deep dives to dramatic upward bends. Its multi-angled design promotes a fast, accurate return to neutral while helping prevent unwanted movement when the picking hand rests on the bridge. Carefully calculated rotation points maintain more consistent string height throughout the bridge's travel, helping reduce fret choking during aggressive tremolo use and low-action setups. Optimized rotation angles and pivot locations also account for individual string gauges to produce more balanced pitch movement across the set, combining expansive expression with stable, responsive control.

Essential Simplicity With a New Range of Expression

Introduced in 2024, the Boden Essential distilled key elements of the .strandberg* experience into a focused platform centered on lightweight ergonomics, straightforward playability and versatile sound. The Boden Essential 6 Tremolo expands that formula with the Arc TILT bridge, adding a substantial new range of pitch expression while preserving the direct character at the heart of the design. A roasted maple EndurNeck, 24 stainless steel frets and complementary .strandberg* humbuckers provide a capable foundation for everyday playing, while the familiar 25.5" scale keeps the setup immediately approachable. Complete with a .strandberg* Essential gig bag and Allen key kit, the Boden Essential 6 Tremolo brings expressive tremolo performance to one of the brand's most streamlined designs.