Just got this new Boden Original N8. It's pretty killer.
NGD. It has no head and a lot of strings.
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Grindspine
likes pointy things
Nice! I like the compact design on those. The Boden 8 was one of the better 8-string designs I have played. I really find fanned frets helpful on 8 strings, though I am pretty neutral about fanning on sevens. That one has a pretty nice top under the grey too.
Pietjepieter
Contributor
Nice one!
Of all the headless designs strandberg is still the one of the best in mine opinion!
HNGD!
Of all the headless designs strandberg is still the one of the best in mine opinion!
HNGD!
shredmechanic
SS.org Regular
Sick! Congrats! How's the upper fret access with the new heel carve?
I never had an issue with it before, so it's good.
It's a little better. I never found the old heel cumbersome.
jephjacques
BUTTS LOL
Neat! I've never gotten along with strandys but I'm glad you're pleased with yours 
I love them. I have 3 others, but they're not for everyone.Neat! I've never gotten along with strandys but I'm glad you're pleased with yours
Noisy Humbucker
Only obsesses over guitars when not playing them.
Nice. I grabbed the same - that 20% off anniversary deal makes it almost reasonable, looks like yours has a bit better figuring (on both the board and fret board).
Be warned - the finish is relatively thin and chips easily along the edges. I was planning on giving it a week or two before I decided whether or not I was going to keep or return, but a bit of clumsiness pulling it out of my rack made the decision for me.
Just as well though, it’s good fun to noodle on. The weird neck profile doesn’t bug me as much as the 20” straight radius, but I can’t find another 8 that checks enough of the same boxes - especially the scale, very nice for an 8.
Be warned - the finish is relatively thin and chips easily along the edges. I was planning on giving it a week or two before I decided whether or not I was going to keep or return, but a bit of clumsiness pulling it out of my rack made the decision for me.
Just as well though, it’s good fun to noodle on. The weird neck profile doesn’t bug me as much as the 20” straight radius, but I can’t find another 8 that checks enough of the same boxes - especially the scale, very nice for an 8.
I like the neck profile and the scale. For me that combo is the best for 8s for me. I also like a flat board. I like it a lot, but I'm still not real comfortable on 8s no matter how much I try. Lol. I also got a Prog 6 on the sale and that thing is amazing.
AkiraSpectrum
Well-Known Member
that looks KILLER!
Noisy Humbucker
Only obsesses over guitars when not playing them.
Nice prog. I was actually toying with the idea of the prog 7 solely for the Richlite but really wanted an 8 (was actually eyeballing the Metal NX 8 when the sale came up).
I want the 7 too, but went the 6 for the Suhr pickups. I'm really not a huge Fishman fan. I wish the 8 had Lundos lol
Beautiful! Congrats 
and thanks a lot for the detailed pictures. Definitely my favorite color of the Original NX line. How do you like the new forearm carve compared to the old one?
I own an Original 8 (previous iteration) that I got pretty much as soon as the NX line launched. It had pretty bad fretwork when I got it, but after sending it in for a fret level it has become one of my favorite guitars I've ever played.
I will say though, the neck feels pretty chunky when riffing on the 8th string close to the nut. Then again, I don't have any extensive experience with any 8 string guitars other than this.
Also, if you don't mind, can you post a close up picture of the bridge saddles? I still don't fully understand the change that the NX line introduced on the bridge.
and thanks a lot for the detailed pictures. Definitely my favorite color of the Original NX line. How do you like the new forearm carve compared to the old one?I own an Original 8 (previous iteration) that I got pretty much as soon as the NX line launched. It had pretty bad fretwork when I got it, but after sending it in for a fret level it has become one of my favorite guitars I've ever played.
I will say though, the neck feels pretty chunky when riffing on the 8th string close to the nut. Then again, I don't have any extensive experience with any 8 string guitars other than this.
Also, if you don't mind, can you post a close up picture of the bridge saddles? I still don't fully understand the change that the NX line introduced on the bridge.
I don't think it was much on the bridge. Just a better adjustment method and the elimination of the grub screw. I'll take a pic later. The headpiece is the main improvement IMO. Arm carve is a bit better but the old carve didn't bother me.Beautiful! Congrats
I own an Original 8 (previous iteration) that I got pretty much as soon as the NX line launched. It had pretty bad fretwork when I got it, but after sending it in for a fret level it has become one of my favorite guitars I've ever played.
I will say though, the neck feels pretty chunky when riffing on the 8th string close to the nut. Then again, I don't have any extensive experience with any 8 string guitars other than this.
Also, if you don't mind, can you post a close up picture of the bridge saddles? I still don't fully understand the change that the NX line introduced on the bridge.
Ive had several pre NX Strandy's and some had some minor issues. These new NX models have really tightened up. Excellent builds.
Rachmaninoff
Amateur porn actor
It looks very compact indeed, how much does it weigh?
While I'm not much for headless guitars....that is beautiful! Congrats!
