Boden Metal NX 8

Precision Tone From Strandberg

“Tone is all in your fingers!”
At least, that’s what some people will tell you, but if you want to achieve perfect tone then you need a guitar that lives up to its end of the bargain. The Boden Metal NX 8 from Strandberg could well be that guitar.
With its fanned frets and unique neck profile, the Metal NX 8 is a headless guitar that allows you to unleash your full potential by making tone control easier than ever before.
For twelve years Strandberg have been refining and improving the Boden series. Along the way, they’ve taken plenty of feedback from fans, aiming for the best possible player experience. They might not be perfect, but they’re about as close as you can get.

Headless Heavy Metal

Let’s be honest, is there anything more metal than a headless guitar?
The Boden series has always had a distinctive look but now the Metal NX 8 pushes things to a whole new level. This guitar is sleek, sharp, and easy on the eye.
But you know what’s really metal?
Saving the planet!
With their selection of sustainable tone woods and eco-friendly manufacturing processes, they are now one of the most forward-thinking guitar companies around.  If you want to support a company that care about their environmental impact, then Strandberg are the perfect brand for you!

The Boden Metal NX 8 is Perfect For Metalheads

The NX series is the latest iteration of the Boden line. It’s the 2021 upgrade and, in terms of hardware, it’s a major level-up. Between the new neck-body joint heel and the arm contour, the NX series provide greater comfort than ever before.
Ultimately, Strandberg make some aesthetic, ergonomic, environmental, and all-around badass guitars and the Metal NX 8 has to be the crown prince of them all. Check it out here on Tonepedia and see if you agree.

Boden Metal NX 8 technical specifications

Manufacturer Strandberg
Series NX
Manufacturer Part Number BD8CT-21M-L-M-BK
Serial Number C2102484
Colour Black
Left/Right Handed Left Handed, Right Handed
Body Type Chambered
Body Shape Family Other
Top Material Family Ash
Body Material Family Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Fretboard Material Family Brownwood
Neck Material Family Birch
String Number 6
Number of Frets 17
Pickup Configuration H
Pickup Brand Aguilar
Pickup Active/Passive Active, Passive
Tremolo Yes, No
Tremolo Brand Aria
Left-Friendly? Yes, No

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