I am also going through a kiesel/strandberg debate, on reverb there are some VM8's and some OS8's. I think the oS8's hold value better, but I am really tempted to get the kiesel. Ughhhhhh decisions.
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I am also going through a kiesel/strandberg debate, on reverb there are some VM8's and some OS8's. I think the oS8's hold value better, but I am really tempted to get the kiesel. Ughhhhhh decisions.
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littleredguitars2
green canaries
the endurnecks arent for everyone, but the change is hardly noticeable after a little bit of time with it. i stopped noticing after like my first hour? now its just second nature
Jake
GAS Master
Agreed, it's definitely a bit of a change but nothing huge. Just like the fanned frets I hardly notice they're even there most of the time.
littleredguitars2
green canaries
recently dropped my new album. get a load of the cover 
you can check it out here if you like! 90 % of what you hear on guitar is one of my strandys.
https://jonpoulin.bandcamp.com/album/with-vigor
you can check it out here if you like! 90 % of what you hear on guitar is one of my strandys.
https://jonpoulin.bandcamp.com/album/with-vigor
KnightBrolaire
friendly neighborhood gearwhore
that's the spirit.The only good answer is get both I guess
Riker_Maneuver
Well-Known Member
Does anyone have any actual concerns about the new 2017 originals being produced by PT COrt instead of WMI? I have a pre-order in for a 2017, but since all the existing non-discounted OS's have roasted maple, I'm considering getting one of those instead. But, the Suhr pickups and minor upgrades like the oak grigsby 5-way switch and metal backplate have me torn. I like the duncans, but I've heard good things about Suhr's. Those pickups and the roasted maple were the selling points on the 2017's for me, but if the existing OS have the roasted maple I may just pull trigger. Tough choice.
gfactor
Well-Known Member
Where are you seeing current OSs with roasted maple? That would make for a tough call.
Riker_Maneuver
Well-Known Member
It was through emails with Ed Yoon. I saw someone on Reddit post a OS with roasted maple so inquired about it. But these are the ones at the normal $1895.
Malkav
Washing your dishes.
Personal opinion here but I don't get how anyone could be debating between a Vader and a Strandberg, those Kiesels are fugly beyond words. Go with the Boden
marcwormjim
Well-Known Member
The replacement Ed sent my way is a 2017 OS with roasted maple, presumably from the final February batch.
If anyone hears of or finds a 2016 natural OS6-Trem for sale by Strandberg in the US, save yourself trouble and ask if it's the same one Marc returned, and if the frets have been leveled. There were additional QC problems that, even with a fretjob, deserve nothing higher than a discounted B-stock price. I'll elaborate in a dedicated thread later this week (when I receive the replacement).
Don't accept anything less than a firm "Yes; it's been leveled." The return and replacement-shipping has Strandberg USA, INC out $120 for using the customer as QC - The whole guitar, including the fretwork, should go through a point-by-point evaluation once they're imported. This isn't Rondo, where those cost-cutting measures are actually passed on to the buyer.
I'm mainly concerned that the guitar will be resold as-is, or with a ten minute spot-leveling and crowning job at full-price to recoup the shipping costs and labor.
Edit: My returned OS is now listed for $1795 on the site - A hundred more than what I paid. You've been warned, guys.
If anyone hears of or finds a 2016 natural OS6-Trem for sale by Strandberg in the US, save yourself trouble and ask if it's the same one Marc returned, and if the frets have been leveled. There were additional QC problems that, even with a fretjob, deserve nothing higher than a discounted B-stock price. I'll elaborate in a dedicated thread later this week (when I receive the replacement).
Don't accept anything less than a firm "Yes; it's been leveled." The return and replacement-shipping has Strandberg USA, INC out $120 for using the customer as QC - The whole guitar, including the fretwork, should go through a point-by-point evaluation once they're imported. This isn't Rondo, where those cost-cutting measures are actually passed on to the buyer.
I'm mainly concerned that the guitar will be resold as-is, or with a ten minute spot-leveling and crowning job at full-price to recoup the shipping costs and labor.
Edit: My returned OS is now listed for $1795 on the site - A hundred more than what I paid. You've been warned, guys.
littleredguitars2
green canaries
guitarguitar has os's with roasted maple, music zoo had some too
in stock or pre order? music zoo had them for preorder for a while.
Jake
GAS Master
Music Zoo had one in stock with roasted maple.
My OS6 that I ordered last month does not have it, probably one of the last non roasted WMI ones.
My OS6 that I ordered last month does not have it, probably one of the last non roasted WMI ones.
littleredguitars2
green canaries
In stock!
ara_
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah, that's mineI'm really digging this one so far:
Additional pic with top and fretboard:
rocky0
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah, that's mine
Additional pic with top and fretboard:
Can't see your pictures!
The pic strandberg posted looks awesome.
After a 1-2 month extensive pondering I ordered a Kiesel Vader V8 although the Strandys have been giving me serious GAS too. Let's see how I like my Vader first before ordering a Strandberg or Shoggie.
blacai
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Riker_Maneuver
Well-Known Member
Looks awesome. What are the wood choices you went for?
eugeneelgr
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Flipping fantastic. I think burls really work with a deep dark finish.
I'm guessing...Burl top/Alder centre/rosewood back for the body? Coupled with a maple neck and...pale moon ebony for the fretboard? I may be wrong though, looks abit dark to be pale moon.
Also, am I too anal, or should that guy remove his thumb ring before holding the body?
