Boden J Artisan 7 Bct Koa Natural Blue Resin
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Boden J Artisan 7 Bct Koa Natural Blue Resin

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.strandberg* has worked with legendary guitar builder and designer Nick “Sugi” Sugimoto and his team of master builders in Japan for many years, producing some of the highest quality .strandberg* guitars in limited quantities for the Japanese market. These Japan-only instruments were marketed and sold as “J Custom” and “Master Artist” but now, they are finally available to the rest of the world as “J Artisan”. In high demand for years, these one-of-a-kind .strandberg* instruments are available from .strandberg* Guitars in US and EU as well as select authorized .strandberg* dealers. 

105,999.00 NOK (incl. 21,199.80 NOK VAT)
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  • 2 year warranty*

A musical instrument of the highest caliber for the true tone connoisseurs and collectors alike

The J Artisan Series

What Makes It Special?

The J Artisan instruments are the results of a long collaboration between Ola Strandberg and legendary Japanese master builder Nick “Sugi” Sugimoto. From the same hands as the sought-after J Custom and Master Artist .strandberg* guitars, the J Artisan series is an exclusive one-year run of the finest .strandberg* guitars featuring the highest-grade woods, premium hardware, premium electronics, and the epitome of craftsmanship to represent the pinnacle of the .strandberg* design.

What Does It Do?

The goal of the J Artisan was to push the limits in the realm of ultra-high-end instruments for the tone connoisseurs and collectors who seek the very best in materials and workmanship. Exquisite and exotic woods provide alluring visual beauty, and complex acoustic characteristics not typically found in mass-production instruments. The result is an instrument that imparts a sophisticated and woody feel, natural acoustic tonal character, and fast and smooth playability. The Suhr™ Hot 7 pickups perfectly complement the acoustic character and represent some of the best pickups in the industry.

Who Is It For?

The J Artisan instruments are for the forward-thinking musicians, tone connoisseurs, and collectors of fine instruments who seek the very best in materials, workmanship, playability, and sound. These guitars are for the players who want to experience the highest possible quality, sublime aesthetic beauty, exceptional playability, and unique sonic character that is the .strandberg* design realized without limits.

The ‘J Artisan’ instruments are the results of a long collaboration between Ola Strandberg and legendary Japanese master builder Nick “Sugi” Sugimoto. From the same hands as the sought-after ‘J Custom’ and ‘Master Artist’ .strandberg* guitars, the ‘J Artisan’ series is an exclusive one-year run of the finest .strandberg* guitars featuring the highest-grade woods, premium hardware, premium electronics, and the epitome of craftsmanship to represent the pinnacle of the .strandberg* design.  All J Artisan guitars are delivered in the heavily padded .strandberg* Deluxe Gig Bag and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, a .strandberg* VitalGrip Guitar strap, a .strandberg* wall hanger, and an Allen Key kit.

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If you reside outside the European Union, e.g. in United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, or Iceland, you will be billed local import fees and duties by the shipping company, according to your country’s legislation. For more information, see this support article.

*For UK customers the order value needs to be a minimum of £135. Read more in this support article.

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Delivery of guitars/large items is fast and free* with DHL Express with On Demand Delivery, which lets you monitor and direct your shipment once it is on its way. Smaller items ship with Swedish Postnord.

* Minimum order value of €100 applies

Measurements

  1. Body Width: 320 mm /12,6”
  2. Instrument Length: 800 mm /32,3″
  3. Thickness: 42.5 mm /1.67″
  4. Long Scale: 25.75”
  5. Short Scale: 25”
  6. Nut Width: 49 mm /1,93”
  7. String Spacing at Bridge: 63 mm /2.48″ (C-C/B-e)
  8. Neutral fret: 10

General

  • Bolt-On Construction with NX sculpted neck joint heel 
  • Chambered Honduran Mahogany body with Arm and Torso Carves 
  • Solid Koa top with resin fill 
  • Available Finishes: Natural with Navy Blue Resin Satin, Natural with Emerald Green Resin Satin, and Natural with White Pearl Resin Satin 
  • Approximate Weight: 2.5kg / 5.5 lbs +/- 10% 
  • Manufactured in Japan

Hardware

  • .strandberg* EGS Rev7 hardtail bridge & string locks 
  • Black anodized hardware
  • Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
  • Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays

Neck & Frets

  • Wenge with Purple Heart fillet reinforcement
  • EndurNeck™ Profile
  • Bocote or White Ebony Fretboard 
  • 20” Fretboard Radius
  • 24 Frets
  • Sanko SUS315 Stainless Steel Fretwire 
  • D’Addario NYXL 9.5–64 strings 
  • Factory tuning EADGBE

Accessories

  • .strandberg* Deluxe Gig Bag included
  • Certificate of Authenticity included
  • Allen Key Kit included
  • .strandberg* ACME VitalGrip Guitar Strap included
  • .strandberg* Wall Hanger with screw-mount kit included 

Sonic Profile

  • H-H Pickup Configuration
  • Bridge: Suhr™ Hot 7 Bridge Humbucker 
  • Neck: Suhr™ Hot 7 Neck Humbucker 
  • 3-Way Schaller Megaswitch S+T Pickup Selector 
    • 1. Bridge Series Humbucking
    • 2. Bridge + Neck Series Humbucking
    • 3. Neck Series Humbucking
  • Master Volume + Master Tone (push-pull for coil-split)

BEHIND THE CONCEPT

J ARTISAN

J Artisan

Unique Qualities

Anatomy of a Strandberg

There are many design elements and factors that comprise a .strandberg* guitar. Each aspect - from the materials and components used to the ergonomic design features - has been carefully thought out and implemented to produce a guitar that is light weight, easy to play and has a big woody organic sound. Explore these different aspects that set a .strandberg* guitar apart from the rest.

Headless

By removing weight from the headstock, your guitar can be made very light and yet balanced. You can play with greater comfort for longer.

Versatile Body Shape

The body shape provides multiple seated playing positions for maximum comfort and versatility.

Scale Lengths Adapted to You

A multi-scale design allows your wrist to remain relaxed throughout the range of play. A longer scale length for the heavier strings provide better tone, and shorter in the thinner strings better playability.

Patented Neck Profile

Our patented EndurNeck™ profile promotes a more correct playing position. The result: you can play longer, faster, better and avoid injury.

Space Age Materials

Our hunt for great tone and low weight led us to using aircraft grade aluminium and carbon fiber for maximum performance.

Proprietary Hardware

The custom .strandberg* hardware is a vital contributor to the tone of the instrument. Lightweight aircraft grade aluminium and tight coupling of components ensure that nothing prevents the strings' vibrations from entering the body.

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