All about headless guitars and basses
All about headless guitars and basses
(June 10, 2022) After more than 2 years since the last NAMM Show, music enthusiasts from all over the world finally reconvened at the Anaheim Convention Center in California— and wow, what a show it was! With so many cool instruments and familiar faces, it’s hard to know which direction to look in. Everywhere you …
NAMM 2022: A Look at the Many (Amazing!) Headless Guitars and Basses Read More »
(March 25, 2022) In a livestream today, Plini and Ola Strandberg announced two brand new additions to Strandberg’s signature lineup: The Boden Prog NX 6 Plini Edition and Boden Plini Edition Neck-Thru Midnight Black. The fully blacked out Boden Plini Edition is an eye-catching addition and contrast to all their other models. The Boden Prog …
Strandberg Announces New Plini Additions: Prog NX 6 and Boden Neck-Thru Midnight Black Read More »
(February 19, 2022) Strandberg just gave the Boden Metal 8 Sarah Longfield Edition as well as the Sälen Deluxe and Sälen Jazz models the same “NX” treatment that the other Boden models (except the Standard) received last September. The upgrades include the new neck joint carve and arm carve and was based on customer feedback. …
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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 …
Kiesel Announces New Signature Model: McRocklin MCR6X Read More »
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 …
4 Must-Have Tools for Easy DIY Headless Guitar Setup and Maintenance Read More »
(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 …
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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 …
How to Set the Intonation on Your Headless Guitar/ Bass Read More »
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, …
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(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 …
Strandberg Announces New Limited Edition Model: Boden Standard “Dala” Read More »
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! The only tools you need are a hex key (usually included in the case/ gig bag your guitar …
(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 …
Ibanez Debuts Its First Modern Headless Guitar Lineup: The Q Series Read More »
(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 …
Harley Benton Adds New Finishes and Improved Hardware to Headless Guitar Lineup Read More »