Tell me about the Strandberg endurneck

So here’s an update. I got a Strandberg a few weeks ago and it kicks! In the first position, the neck feels a little bigger than a Fender C shape, but definitely manageable and actually pretty comfortable. Totally agree with @dbagchee that the neck feels thinner the higher you go. No problems with the angles as my thumb naturally rides along the neck where it is intended to. As for the rest of the guitar, the fit and finish is flawless…. like $5k PRS type flawless. I’ve heard of others having QC issues, so I guess I got lucky? Fretwork in particular is top notch and the neck is beautiful.

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Will Onyx said:
So here’s an update. I got a Strandberg a few weeks ago and it kicks! In the first position, the neck feels a little bigger than a Fender C shape, but definitely manageable and actually pretty comfortable. Totally agree with @dbagchee that the neck feels thinner the higher you go. No problems with the angles as my thumb naturally rides along the neck where it is intended to. As for the rest of the guitar, the fit and finish is flawless…. like $5k PRS type flawless. I’ve heard of others having QC issues, so I guess I got lucky? Fretwork in particular is top notch and the neck is beautiful.

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Most are good and don’t have QC issues but because people have a problem with the price for MII product they complain loudly. 🤣 I would too but it gives a misleading impression.
 
Just curious if anyone knows if Strandberg makes any guitar where the trem has something like the range of a Floyd? I played some Strandberg 7 string with a trem recently in Milwaukee, and it was really great in so many ways, but the trem didn't really do anything for pull ups; it moved so little away from the headstock it felt like they may as well have blocked it for down only.
 
State of Epicicity said:
Just curious if anyone knows if Strandberg makes any guitar where the trem has something like the range of a Floyd? I played some Strandberg 7 string with a trem recently in Milwaukee, and it was really great in so many ways, but the trem didn't really do anything for pull ups; it moved so little away from the headstock it felt like they may as well have blocked it for down only.
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No only one design of trem.
 
State of Epicicity said:
Just curious if anyone knows if Strandberg makes any guitar where the trem has something like the range of a Floyd?
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I saw a video where Ola talks about changes they’ve made to the design of their tremolos. Not sure if it is just for 6s or also carries over to 7s. I can pull up a whole step at which point it felt like it had reached its limit and I didn’t want to force it. I like it but it’s definitely not the same as a Floyd.
 
Will Onyx said:
I saw a video where Ola talks about changes they’ve made to the design of their tremolos. Not sure if it is just for 6s or also carries over to 7s. I can pull up a whole step at which point it felt like it had reached its limit and I didn’t want to force it. I like it but it’s definitely not the same as a Floyd.
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That was a long time ago and how you set it up. One trem only.
 
Yeah, I didn't think they made any other trem. What I was wondering about really was if any of their guitar models have a slightly extended route to allow for greater range of movement of the trem they have.. I'm guessing no then.

I had read at some point about two different mounting points, so maybe one allows virtually no up movement, and the other allows about a whole step.

I wonder why such a limitation would be built in, and it makes me think maybe the trem just won't return to zero if it has more freedom, so they make it physically impossible to get there.
 
State of Epicicity said:
Yeah, I didn't think they made any other trem. What I was wondering about really was if any of their guitar models have a slightly extended route to allow for greater range of movement of the trem they have.. I'm guessing no then.

I had read at some point about two different mounting points, so maybe one allows virtually no up movement, and the other allows about a whole step.

I wonder why such a limitation would be built in, and it makes me think maybe the trem just won't return to zero if it has more freedom, so they make it physically impossible to get there.
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This really. The bridge isn’t locking and the headpiece won’t fair well with much up pull. If you want trem performance you really should use a Floyd. Nothing beats it.
 
It kills me that that's the case with the Strandberg trem. The fact that every aspect of the concept of a guitar was reconsidered from scratch for this invention, but Ola Srandberg decided in the end to create a trem less capable than what was invented in 1976. I know every luthier just makes a guitar reflecting their own preferences, but that is just nonsensical to me.
 
Only played one but it was amazingly perfect playability. Would love to have one but I get this feeling that I would want everything to play like the Strandberg.

The one I played was their Tele style, no trem.
 
Finally did a setup on my Essential today. Had to tap down a few high frets and adjust intonation. The G string saddle wants to be set further towards the nut which is weird but it works. I am a luthier so I can handle this stuff no problem. All in all it is a pretty great guitar and I have been playing it non-stop for a couple of days now. Tonight I plugged her into my 1968 Fender Pro Reverb just to see how '24 gets on with '68 and it sounded great. I ended up jamming for a couple of hours which I hardly ever get to do anymore. I think I am going to get along just fine with this guitar. Now I want one with a trem. I will say however that I am not sure I would pay more for one of these unless it really knocked me out. ;)
 
Frankencat said:
Finally did a setup on my Essential today. Had to tap down a few high frets and adjust intonation. The G string saddle wants to be set further towards the nut which is weird but it works. I am a luthier so I can handle this stuff no problem. All in all it is a pretty great guitar and I have been playing it non-stop for a couple of days now. Tonight I plugged her into my 1968 Fender Pro Reverb just to see how '24 gets on with '68 and it sounded great. I ended up jamming for a couple of hours which I hardly ever get to do anymore. I think I am going to get along just fine with this guitar. Now I want one with a trem. I will say however that I am not sure I would pay more for one of these unless it really knocked me out. ;)
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The original 6 is substantially better quality so it may.
 
Will Onyx said:
So here’s an update. I got a Strandberg a few weeks ago and it kicks! In the first position, the neck feels a little bigger than a Fender C shape, but definitely manageable and actually pretty comfortable. Totally agree with @dbagchee that the neck feels thinner the higher you go. No problems with the angles as my thumb naturally rides along the neck where it is intended to. As for the rest of the guitar, the fit and finish is flawless…. like $5k PRS type flawless. I’ve heard of others having QC issues, so I guess I got lucky? Fretwork in particular is top notch and the neck is beautiful.

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Very nice! Congratulations!

I like my headless GOC. They're convenient to play, in my opinion.
 
So the intonation issue I mentioned was totally my bad. I had a brain fart about the direction of adjustment even though I have done it 10000 times. I went back over it earlier and it is dead on now with no funny stuff. GHS Boomer 9-46 which is my preferred set.
 
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