Boden Metal NX 8 Black Granite
Visually sleek and futuristic, the Metal NX model was designed for over-the-top metal sounds that are still articulate and expressive as well as being exceptionally versatile to cover various other genres of music. The name of this model certainly belies what is hidden beneath its aggressive yet refined look. From brutal heavy to crystalline clean and everything in between, the Metal delivers them all with authority and supreme musicality. The 7-string and 8-string models feature the highly regarded active Fishman Fluence Modern pickups for power, clarity, definition and articulation with even the most extreme gain settings.
The Boden Metal NX Series
Boden Metal NX 8 Black Granite
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
Designed for pulverizing power and lightning speed integrated with righteous tone, versatility, and striking aesthetics that point to the future, the Metal NX is a no-compromise axe for the modern metal and prog musician. Featuring a lightweight chambered Basswood body mated with solid Maple top along with carbon-reinforced Maple neck and the super-fast and slick Richlite fretboard, the Metal NX is acoustically resonant with a big and powerful sound that is faithfully delivered to your amplification system with either Suhr™ passive pickups for the 6-string model or Fishman™ active pickups for the 7- and 8-string models. The Metal NX exudes overwhelming power and blazing speed with bleeding-edge aesthetics and design with striking minimalism.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Like all Boden models, the acoustic character of the Metal NX is lively and balanced with superb articulation for both rhythm and lead playing. Tonally, it emphasizes the low midrange that delivers bone-crushing punch and power as well as girthy high-mids and a razor-sharp cutting edge in the treble. The patented EndurNeck™ provides both comfort and strength to your forearm and wrist, allowing you to play longer without fatigue and with improved technique so you can focus on your playing and music. The new Rev7 hardware facilitates quick string changes and setup work to keep your guitar in optimum playing condition. The new Venture Gig Bag allows you to take your Boden anywhere with comfort, ease, and robust protection for virtually any environment.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Boden Metal NX is for the adventurous forward-thinking musician who is not held back by traditions and is always seeking to innovate and break new ground. Embracing the best of the past but incorporating new concepts such as headless design, multi-scale construction, the radically innovative EndurNeck™, and aircraft-grade aluminum hardware, the Boden design has stood the test of time and continues to evolve and expand into new frontiers to help modern musicians to be the very best they can be.
To shop for .strandberg* products in your market, please locate your closest dealer.
To shop for .strandberg* products in your market, please locate your closest dealer.
Measurements
- Width: 330 mm/13″
- Length: 850 mm/33.5”
- Thickness: 42 mm/1.65″
- Long Scale: 28”
- Short Scale: 26.5”
- String spread at nut: 49 mm/1,92”
- String spacing at bridge: 10.5 mm/.41″
- Neutral fret: 7
General
- Bolt-On Construction with new sculpted neck joint heel
- Chambered American Basswood Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Solid Maple Top
- Available Finishes: Black Granite
- Approximate Weight: 2.5kg / 5.5 lbs +/- 10%
- Manufactured in Indonesia
Hardware
- .strandberg* EGS Rev7 fixed bridge & string locks
- Black anodized hardware
- Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
- Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays
Neck & Frets
- Maple neck – Quartersawn, Carbon Fiber reinforced
- EndurNeck™ Profile
- Richlite Fretboard
- 20” Fretboard Radius
- 24 Frets
- Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (57110 for zero fret)
- D’Addario NYXL 9-84 strings
- Standard tuning F#BEADGBE
Accessories
- Venture Gig Bag included
- NX Multitool and Allen Key kit included
- Strap optional
- Deluxe Toolkit optional
- Optimized Tension 8-String Set optional
Sonic Profile
- H-H Pickup Configuration
- Neck: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico, Black Plastic
- Bridge: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic, Black Plastic
- 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Neck
- Neck + Bridge in parallel
- Bridge
- Master Volume w/ push-pull for Split Coil
- Master Tone w/ push-pull for Voice 1/2
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The Boden NX Concept
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.
Artist Profiles
What our artists say
The extremely talented artists who play .strandberg* guitars have a clear vision of where they want to take their art and how to get there with the instruments they play. The guitar they choose to play is a statement of who they are as an artist and a reflection of the music they create. Find out why some of the most cutting-edge players in the world today choose a .strandberg*
