The Future Of Guitar Design? Options

[Todd Simpson]

Take a look at this. Some folks, (Lot's of guys at NAMM and MUSIKMEESE and other hoity, toity, type gatherings of gear and such) say this may well be the FUTURE of guitar design.

It's got a few things that make it stand out.


1.)Body Shape/Construction

This is a "Strandberg" Guitar (Designed by Ola Strandberg) with ergonomics in mind so that it's comfy to play sitting or standing and can have a semi hollow body for various sound options.

*Here is a link to the Strandberg site. Some of the best players alive are currently using these guitars.
http://strandbergguitars.com/author/ola_strandberg/

2.)True Temperament Modified Neck

Much like the guy from FREAK KITCHEN, the frets are squiggly!!! This is essentially so that the intonation is perfect all the way up the neck. You can do this to any guitar for about A THOUSAND BUCKS!!!! ouch.

*Here is a link to the TruTemp site. Again, some amazing players on board including Steve Vai.
http://www.truetemperament.com/site/index.php?go=6&sgo=0

3.)Extended Range

As Extended Range instruments become more and more common, 7 and even 8 string axes are becoming "First Guitars" for many new players that started playing because they like, SCALE THE SUMMIT or PERIPHERY and begin their study with a 7 or more stringed guitar.

*Same story on key players using extended range instruments, Steve Vai, Tosin Abassi, Misha Mansoor, etc.

So here it is. Evidently raised quite a stir on the convention circuit.

SO..... BIG QUESTION

Have you guys tried these STRANDBERG instruments? What do you think? The future?


Todd

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