Having finally almost recovered from jet-lag and caught up with life again, here is a short pictorial report from Tokyo. Shun Nokina, owner of #2, was my shaperone. During my visit, we worked out the details for him acting as my dealer in Japan. His first order has already come in! He had rented a studio in the Ikebukuro district, for demonstrating the .strandberg* guitars in two sessions. Key to the success was also my good friend Charlie, who helped interpret. Session 1 Session 2 For higher resolution pictures, please check the gallery...
Learn MoreNext week, Strandberg Guitarworks will be in Tokyo. My now good friend, and owner of #2, Shun Nokina has kindly arranged a .strandberg* showcase for Friday afternoon and evening. We already have 12 RSVPs, so a great time is expected! The video camera is coming along, so hopefully there will be some clips to...
Learn MoreFixed bridges are now in stock and available for immediate shipping. Thanks to those who pre-ordered, you will receive your orders soon. Tremolos will be available shortly, as soon as I receive arms, springs and claws (on...
Learn MoreSunday was an equally fun day, with lots of traffic in the booth. I still had far too little time to walk around and realize now that there were tons of things I should have looked for. Here’s part of the motley crew – should have had a “before” picture as well: Elias Kesh, who helped me out with booth duty (thanks!) Trev Wilkinson, one of the big innovators in the guitar world! And Thomas Nordegg again, he came by with Don and Rocket Richotte (check him...
Learn MoreAnother great day passed. I met Thomas Nordegg, the super-hero guitar tech for Steve Vai and Zappa. Caught a gig with one of my absolute favorite bands – Animals as Leaders Tosin Abasi has to be one of the most interesting guitar players on the planet right now Tosin had a chance to try out #6 on his own rig and then later in the booth Facebook friend Danny Thrasher came by In the evening, I attended the All Star Guitar Night. The high points being Vicky Genfan, Andreas Öberg (accompanied by Stu Hamm) and Billy...
Learn MoreMeet Strandberg Guitarworks at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA on January 13-16, 2011! We will be exhibiting in Watson Guitars booth #1219 (Hall E), along with some other great people. . If you are a guitarist or luthier with good chops and want to help me out, there is a free pass to the show in it for you! You’ll need to learn my products and be prepared to take a share of the booth duty, as well as do a few guitar demos. Send me an e-mail if you’re interested, badge request deadline is December...
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