Posts made in May, 2012

Production of stock models is under way! The current operation of full custom builds will remain as-is, but as most of you know, the wait list is quite long. Here comes your chance to snap up a 100% .strandberg* guitar without the wait! The first model out is based on Tosin Abasi’s #17: 8-string, 28″-26.5″ fanned fret scale Rosewood/carbon fiber neck w/ maple stringers, rosewood fretboard Intersecting Plane Neck Profile™ (Licensed from Rick Toone) Swamp ash body, curly/flamed/quilt maple top 2 x chrome Lace Aluma™ X-Bar pickups Black hardware These will be offered directly to those of you already on the wait list, and to select dealers globally, at a reasonable price point. If you are interested, contact orders@strandbergguitars.com. The current plan includes two variations each of 6-, 7-, and 8-string models, all bolt-on. Last week was spent in Ohio, with Jim Lewis, president and CEO of Strictly 7 Guitars (S7G), as the host. I met with their staff and  immensely competent network of suppliers throughout the week and spent day and night doing knowledge transfer to the people who will be building 100% genuine .strandberg* guitars going forward. S7G will do the final assembly and oversee the process. In case you haven’t checked them out lately, you should. Although an...