Strandberg / Astral EXR Systems / Announcement!

[staytuned]

Congrats! Thats a BEAUTIFUL axe and it just became one of my "Dream guitars"!!!

 

[Rook]

If the masvidalian was hardtail with fanned frets, even a mild .75" fan, Id be all over it too. So unless they offer the EMG 57-8 and 66-8 on the boden 8 Ill be going for the CL7

I've got an idea.

Buy Boden 8.

Fit EMG 57-8 and 66-8

Dooo eeeeet.

 

[TIBrent]

I've got an idea.

Buy Boden 8.

Fit EMG 57-8 and 66-8

Dooo eeeeet.

 

[Seanthesheep]

if the boden 8 comes with passive routes maybe, because I dont want to wait for those soapbars

the wenge neck is a big plus for me actually

 

[TIBrent]

According to Ola, the Masvidalien will now be going back to having the blade style toggle switch as originally spec'd out on Paul's Prototype. Also, the bodens will now be boasting a full size toggle switch instead of the mini-toggle as on the spec sheets. Not sure about the CL7 though.

 

[Rook]

Just saying, I love the mini switch on my berg, I want it on everything!

 

[Black Mamba]

Man, I really loved the look of the mini-toggle.

 

[OrsusMetal]

I'm the opposite. I hate them.

 

[leonardo7]

That pic above looks dope with EMGs! Whoever gets one of those be sure and do the 707X in the bridge. Its the best tone you will get out of Swamp Ash from EMG or Lace. Granted, I havent heard the 57 in swamp ash nor is it currently even available in soapbar housing.

If your going with EMG in swamp ash then do the 707X!!!!!!!!

 

[glassmoon0fo]

Excuse the ingorance, but isn't it the common belief round here that EMGs mostly sound the same no matter the body wood? Not that I'm an actives player, just curious and wouldn't want to spread misinformation if I'm asked.

 

[leonardo7]

Excuse the ingorance, but isn't it the common belief round here that EMGs mostly sound the same no matter the body wood? Not that I'm an actives player, just curious and wouldn't want to spread misinformation if I'm asked.

EMGs sounding mostly the same no matter what body wood is as false as a bear not shitting in the woods

 

[glassmoon0fo]

good to know i guess, thanks bro

 

[Hollowway]

Flame suit on, but I'm of the opinion that all pups have a sound based on their electrical components and are completely independent of the woods in which they are placed. I have yet to see any theoretical or scientific explanation as to how a particular species, size or cut of wood affects them.

 

[jephjacques]

In my experience the sound of a guitar is determined by these factors, in decreasing order of importance:

pickups > electronics (is there a tone control? are they actives?) > type of neck joint > neck wood > fingerboard wood > body wood > top wood if applicable > humidity > fairies > ghosts > the collective opinion of SS.org posters

 

[technomancer]

Come on guys does every f-ucking thread have to devolve into this debate

 

[Curt]

I'm quite sick of it as well, Tech.

 

[Jzbass25]

In my experience the sound of a guitar is determined by these factors, in decreasing order of importance:

pickups > electronics (is there a tone control? are they actives?) > type of neck joint > neck wood > fingerboard wood > body wood > top wood if applicable > humidity > fairies > ghosts > the collective opinion of SS.org posters

Um *pushes glasses up nose* I believe ghosts would have more of an effect than faires due to their ectoplasmic radiation

 

[jephjacques]

Come on guys does every f-ucking thread have to devolve into this debate

Let's get back on track, I am super super psyched for these WashBergs

 

[Curt]

Let's get back on track, I am super super psyched for these WashBergs

As am I.
The CL7 is looking amazing.

 

[Hollowway]

So what is the ETA on these Washbergs, in terms of being able to order one, and how long they're supposed to take to build? And does anyone know if there will be stock models we can just order off the website?