The .strandberg* Thread

[Inceptic]

For those that have tried both, is a Varberg less comfortable to play than a Boden?

 

[marcwormjim]

On that same note, which model (comparing non-OS models, of course) do folks feel is better for paddling water?

 

[StevenC]

Have played both, don't think there's much between them comfort wise.

As an oar, I'd take the Varberg for the flatter back.

 

[jemfloral]

As an oar, I'd take the Varberg for the flatter back.

The flatter back, yes, but really it's the fact that water is displaced at a far higher rate when using an oar with sandwich construction... particularly Mahogany, Alder and Rock Maple.

 

[narad]

You guys are both going to be eating my dust. Rowing with 2 explorers ftw

 

[littleredguitars2]

my 335 will ensure victory for me

 

[endmysuffering]

Or you can use an agile 827 like a normal poor man, I'll be so fast that you can't even draft me.

 

[StevenC]

You guys are both going to be eating my dust. Rowing with 2 explorers ftw

With the headstock on a KL, you can go kayaking with just one.

 

[blacai]

From the WG run
-Your choice of color.
-Poplar burl top (free upgrade)
-Roasted maple neck (free upgrade)
-Mahogany/Swamp ash body
-Ziricote fretboard (free upgrade)
-Fishman Fluence Pickups
-Fanned frets
-Hardtail
-6 or 7 string

 

[narad]

The Skervesen fans won out.

 

[Danukenator]

The Skervesen fans won out.

Those finishes look like a Skervensen as photo-matched by Kiesel.

 

[Emperor Guillotine]

The Skervesen fans won out.

My exact thoughts.

So, we now have a Strandberg body, a Skervesen paintjob, and a Kiesel wood choice for the body and fretboard.

 

[blacai]

Like I said...Kids choosing specs results to this mess

 

[Emperor Guillotine]

This is overload. Almost cringeworthy.

Not gonna lie though, I think that green would look good with a clean maple fretboard and either all chrome hardware or all gold hardware since it fades to a more neutral color.

 

[narad]

This is overload. Almost cringeworthy.

Not gonna lie though, I think that green would look good with a clean maple fretboard and either all chrome hardware or all gold hardware since it fades to a more neutral color.

The black/green/purple have potential, but yea -- it needs a maple board or similar. What makes Skervesen and Kiesels often so cringe is this weird desire to go over the top on every single part of the instrument. No thought to balance, just every piece of wood as busy as possible. Sad to see it here as well -- Ziricote board not a good choice for burl tops on a minimalist instrument.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

yeah ziricote and burl do not go together. It's too busy.

 

[MSUspartans777]

I was out when the varberg won out. Boden is a much better body style.

Zicarote looks bad, why not stick with solid ebony? Looks so badass

 

[eugeneelgr]

I was out when the varberg won out. Boden is a much better body style.

Zicarote looks bad, why not stick with solid ebony? Looks so badass

I've never tried the varberg, but I've always thought there were some design aspects I didn't really get. Mainly the lower cutaway, that extra extension of wood seems like it would hinder fret access. And the partial fretboard.

Does look a little less quirky than the boden though.

 

[MSUspartans777]

I've never tried the varberg, but I've always thought there were some design aspects I didn't really get. Mainly the lower cutaway, that extra extension of wood seems like it would hinder fret access. And the partial fretboard.

Does look a little less quirky than the boden though.

I had honestly forgot there was the varberg option. Boden is a much better choice

 

[Nialzzz]

For me, the varberg is by far the prettier guitar.

Different strokes for different folks and all that. ��