The Epitome of Plini's Strandberg Axes
Designed for progressive rock virtuoso Plini, the Strandberg Boden Plini Edition neck-thru guitar builds on the incisive tone and no-compromise playability of the original with a heel-less design for unencumbered access to the instrument's higher register. Starting with a chambered swamp ash body with maple top and Australian blackwood veneer, the Boden Plini Edition neck-thru adds an ebony fingerboard to its roasted maple neck for a fast, precise feel and added harmonic intensity. On the tonal side of things, a pair of newly designed Michael Frank humbuckers pumps out plenty of grind for heavier genres with a versatility that works equally as well in clean and low gain settings. Throw in a Strandberg EGS Series 5 tremolo bridge for expressive dive-bombs that return to perfect pitch, along with spot-on intonation due to its multi-scale design, and the Strandberg Boden Plini Edition neck-thru is sure to exceed your expectations.
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Heel-less design for unencumbered playability
Though the tonewood recipe remains much the same, Strandberg decided to kick things up a few notches by introducing their incredible heel-less design to the Boden Plini Edition neck-thru. By using a neck-through construction rather than the standard bolt-on method seen in the majority of their instruments, Strandberg is able to cut deeply into the guitar's heel for easy access to all 24 frets. Whether you're playing marathon sets or rehearsing in the studio, you'll be fretting in absolute comfort with the Boden Plini Edition neck-thru.
Upgraded Michael Frank-designed humbuckers
Sweetwater guitarists were blown away by the tonal versatility of the original Boden Plini, perfectly suited for the crystal cleans and gut-punching riffs found in modern prog rock and metal. New to the Boden Plini Editionneck-thru are a pair of Michael Frank-designed humbuckers that went through years of trial and error to meet the demands of one of today's most preeminent musicians and composers. Much like the original pickups, this set of humbuckers goes from chimey cleans to molten-hot high gain in a flash, with optimizations throughout to ensure Plini is more than satisfied onstage and in the studio.
Balanced headless design
The Boden Plini Edition neck-thru's headless design removes mass from the headstock for lower weight and improved balance, so you can play late-night gigs without that next-morning soreness. On the other end, Strandberg's custom bridge hardware makes an important contribution to the tone of the instrument. Made of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, the EGS Series 5 Tremolo bridge's tight component coupling ensures that all the strings' vibrations are optimally transferred to the tonewoods.
EndurNeck profile for comfort and playability
At first glance, Strandberg's acclaimed EndurNeck profile is sure to draw a few questions with its unique shape. Here at Sweetwater, guitarists will all tell you the same thing: the EndurNeck feels even better than it looks. The carbon fiber-reinforced neck sports a rear-shafted trapezoid shape, possessing incredible comfort and noticeable stability. Almost magically, you will feel your grip significantly relax when playing an EndurNeck, leading to longer playing times and fewer injuries.
Multi-scale ebony fingerboard
The fingerboard of a Strandberg is instantly recognizable for its multi-scale configuration that assigns each string a unique scale length. This allows low strings to intonate better at high tension and makes bending high strings a breeze. The Boden Plini Edition neck-thru's EndurNeck is capped by a 20-inch-radius ebony fingerboard with a 25–25.5-inch scale length. Not to mention, its 24 jumbo frets are made from stainless steel — a player-favorite fret material for its incredible resistance to wear over time.
Strandberg Boden Plini Edition Neck-thru Electric Guitar Features:
- Neck-through version of prog-rock virtuoso Plini's signature Strandberg
- Chambered swamp ash body capped with maple and a blackwood veneer lays a sweet-sounding tonal foundation
- Michael Frank-designed humbuckers deliver heavy and clean tones perfect for progressive playing styles
- EndurNeck profile promotes proper fretting technique and reduces the risk of injury
- Neck-through design for a smooth, seamless feel when playing in the upper register
- Headless roasted maple neck offers balance and reduced risk of breakage
- Multi-scale ebony fingerboard for better intonation and easier bends
- EGS Series 5 Tremolo for expressive warbles and dives
- 24 Jescar stainless steel frets
- Luminlay dots ensure your hand placement is always correct on dark stages
