Born and raised in France in a South Korean family, Raoul Tchoï’s eclectic musical journey started at a young age, from countless hours spent exploring his father’s record collection to strumming his first notes on a guitar at the age of six, an instrument he would never part with.
Known in the progressive scene, he uses the term as a way to blend his love for metal, pop, jazz, classical, and folk music. A self-taught improviser and true multi-instrumentalist, he thrives on breaking musical boundaries.
Initially on track for a career in law and research, Raoul dropped out of a master’s degree in musicology to pursue a career in sound engineering. Shortly after winning the Horizon Devices contest in 2019, he started sharing daily musical content online under the alias chillytoy, attracting a dedicated fanbase and major partners over the years.
Also active in the disco pop band Panache! and other fun projects such as the semi-serious metal band KVLT AF, Raoul is gearing up for the release of his first solo album, pushing his artistic vision further than ever before.
“.strandberg* make great, reliable instruments but I really fell in love with the wonderful people behind the guitars. There’s a special sense of pride in getting to represent both.” – Raoul Tchoï
The Essential is a true .strandberg* Boden instrument with all the key features that has made it an electric guitar icon of the 21st century
Boden Essential 6 Astro Dust
The Boden Essential is a true .strandberg* instrument with all the key features that has made it a guitar icon of the 21st century. EndurNeck™ neck profile, supremely low weight, perfect balance, and a wide selection of tonal options. It is the most affordable .strandberg* to date and also features the proprietary EGSA ARC hardware that is as solid as it is intuitive. The Boden Essential 6 is an instrument designed to cater to the needs of aspiring students and professional musicians alike.
“I was lucky enough to be a part of the launch campaign for this model, which also happens to be my first own .strandberg*. This Essential holds the comparison to the rest of the range and mine truly sings in E flat. Adding koi carps and P90s only made it better!” – Raoul Tchoï
Aggressive and sophisticated with the distinctive .strandberg* sonic character
Boden Bass Prog 5 Brown 2021
The Boden Bass Prog model was developed for bass players who seek a more modern and aggressive sound that can be fine-tuned with the utmost precision. Featuring a lightweight chambered Swamp Ash body with solid Flame Maple top and Roasted Maple neck with Richlite fretboard, the natural acoustic sound is balanced with plenty of girth but with a bright cutting edge when needed with the bass’s onboard preamp equalization well as the controls on the amplifier. The Richlite fretboard is slick and fast to play, while also providing a lot of highs that help you cut through the mix.
“This is the most important bass I’ve held in my career: I met the rest of the .strandberg* team at NAMM and we got to talking about me joining the family. I came back to Paris with my heart full and this showed up not too long after. It’s a great instrument with a distinct articulate, bright tone.” – Raoul Tchoï
Strikingly bold and visually captivating. Crafted with precision and modern innovation.
Boden Standard NX 6 Tremolo Neon Orange
Building on the foundation of our other Boden Standard models, this limited-edition instrument takes the concept in an alternate direction by adding a beautiful Roasted Maple neck with an Ebonol fretboard, a HH pickup configuration, the new and updated .strandberg EGS Rev7B tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and a radiant Neon Orange finish. An exciting new model with the renowned .strandberg* ergonomic features and a vibrant visual impact.
“The track I wrote for the release of this model ended up being the first single for my current solo project: everything you hear in « Neon Orange » was directly inspired by this guitar. It’s a joy to play and its color is a bold artistic statement in itself.” – Raoul Tchoï
"Raoul is one of the most unique creative forces out there with such an original sound. You can’t help but smile when you hear his music."
