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(February 11, 2022) It’s an exciting day for Kiesel fans as Kiesel just announced the latest addition to their headless signature model lineup: The Thomas McRocklin MCR6X. Based on the shape of their Zeus model, the MCR6X is built with all the specs that a highly technical guitarist like McRocklin wants and needs in a […]

Whether you just bought a sweet new headless guitar and need to set it up to your liking for the very first time or you are just doing regular maintenance, having the right set of tools is important. Needless to say, a good set of quality tools can be the difference between a smooth setup

(September 22, 2021) Today, Strandberg Guitars officially released the new and updated generation of their highly popular Boden lineup, the Boden NX. This next generation consists of the Boden NX: Original, Prog, Metal, Fusion (in the order as seen above), and Classic (as seen below). According to Strandberg, the improvements consist of the use of

Setting the intonation on your headless guitar or bass is key to being able to play in tune. If your instrument is not intonated, then fretted notes will not be in tune even if all the open strings are. When we intonate our guitar/ bass, what we are doing is simply changing the length of

Adjusting the action on your instrument is important in order to set the strings at the height at which you’re most comfortable playing. Whether or not you like high or low action is completely personal and there is no “correct” height. The only thing to keep in mind is that generally the lower you go,

(July 31st, 2021) Strandberg Guitars has just announced that they’re making a new limited edition Boden Standard model: Dala. In what Strandberg calls “the ‘Holy Grail’ of electric guitar wood combinations,” the Dala will feature a solid American basswood body with a solid maple top and a quilted maple top veneer, with a roasted maple

Since headless guitars and basses don’t have the usual tuning machines found on a headstock, changing strings on a headless instrument is a little bit different, but not to worry— it’s just as easy, if not easier! (See reason #5 in: Top 7 Advantages of Headless Guitars Over Regular Guitars) The only tools you need

(June, 2021) The first headless guitar lineup to come from an icon among guitar brands since the 1986 Axstar is here: The Quest or “Q Series” has arrived. The new headless guitars launched along with the headless signature model of Japanese guitar virtuoso Ichika Nito, the ICHI10. The lineup consists of two 6-string models, the Q52

(June, 2021) Harley Benton has added 4 new finishes to its headless lineup, Dullahan, which previously consisted of 3 models. The new finishes include an alder body in Daphne Blue and Shell Pink as well as a mahogany body in an eye-pleasing Purple Black Burst and Tiger Black Burst. More than just new esthetics, these

On a headless guitar or bass you’ll see that the strings come to an end at a small headpiece, unlike on a traditional guitar where each string is wrapped around the tuning pegs on the headstock. This may make you wonder if there’s anything special about the strings on a headless instrument that keeps them

(May 31st, 2021) Since its founding in 2014, Bootlegger Guitar has been making quality electric guitars and basses that are also affordable. A few years later, Bootlegger added well-built and designed headless guitars and basses to its line of instruments. It’s a delight to share this conversation with the founder and owner of Bootlegger Guitar,

(April, 2021) Bootlegger Guitar has introduced some fresh new colors to the Spade lineup! Not only that, but they’ve also added single-coil pickups to the dual humbucker configuration— expanding the configuration from HH (humbucker, humbucker) to HSH (humbucker, single-coil, humbucker). The new colors consist of Blue Clear, Green Clear, Red Clear, Black Clear, and Matte