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Speaking of pointy guitars, I like how a Rhoads V is to sit down and play. You naturally get the tilted angle (if you have the V straddling one leg) though you don't get the good _height_ that this has

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Great reason!

Yep. Me yoo

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I agree comfort is everything

Yep. Neck dive can really weigh on your left hand. That’s for sure

Oh I gotta try that one. Sounds comfy.

100%

Thank you very much!

Agreed I hope I can try one!

Smart man

@@andrefludd Andre, could you comment on the 20" radius and whether it's too flat for barre chords etc? Thanks

This is why I bought mine. It's even more comfortable than I hoped. Standing, seated, reclining -- you can even sit it on a table and play.

The attachment you recommend for better, higher guitar positioning while seated, is a lot cheaper than the exorbitant cost of the Strandberg guitars. It seems to me if simply repositioning the neck to be more ergonomic in your lap is the point, why not spend 100 bucks (or whatever- I think it's a bit less) on a tool that puts any guitar into just as good of a playing position. Is that lower bout ergonomic cutaway really worth the extra grand?

​@@wenjacklowI love flat fretboards and I think you really need to get out and try some flat fretboard guitars and A/B them against something like a Strat for yourself. Also, big six string barr chords are done to death and vastly overrated imo; 4 note chords almost always sound way better to me; you don't need three octaves of the tonic to get the point across; and if you play a lot of the same old six note barr chords, I think you'll find that just by mostly ditching them, and getting rid of most of the doubled notes like the ridiculous three octaves of the root in every Ramones chord, you're going to instantly be a more interesting and individual sounding player. Why stick with the same old chords everyone has already worn out? Every single beginner learns and then plays those to death before they finally get around to learning some really interesting and cool chords that are going to be a far more individual expression, if they even get around to it. Honestly, as a listener, I think the standard R&R over reliance (my opinion only, obviously-I won't be hurt if someone disagrees) on the same old major and minor triads with a note or two doubled or tripled is beyond stale. What's good for Kiss and the Ramones; every chord exactly like every other chord, just bores the crap out of anyone who has been exposed to more interesting harmony. In my opinion, everything you can do on a curved fretboard, you can do as well or better on a flat one. But maybe Andre will tell you differently. The point is you might agree with me or you might agree with someone who says "oh no the 12 inch strats are much better", and you won't know until you simply feel it for yourself. It's kind of like someone who has never been stoned to ask what it's like and then decide they will love it or hate it based on someone else's experience; there's no way to convey it except to give you the opportunity to experience it for yourself. Again, I understand that some will disagree, and some Kiss and Ramones fans might be mad at me, but I'm just a guy with my own opinion, not twisting arms, just saying my thoughts, so calm the eff down already 😱😁. If someone is offended, it wasn't my intention, but having said that, I don't care either. People get way too attached to wanting everyone to agree with them; what a bore that would be; almost as boring as the ancient and worn out chords of Kiss and the Ramones. 😜

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I couldn't stretch to a Strandberg either - a bit much if you're not certain you'll like it. I went for an Eart W2 which is a sorta Chinese knockoff albeit of very good basic quality. Even better (for me), it had a regular (ie non-slanted) frets; the neck is absolutely fabulous. 24 steel frets, 2 very good classic PAF humbuckers. Lovely low action. Bridge is a bit weird but very stable tuning. Don't bother with the tremelo version. The body shape was later modified by Eart to the GW2 model, presumably due to copyright or patent threats, but it still featured "the chomp" and by all accounts is still a great-playing guitar. Alternatively check out the Latitude headless which is very similar: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OzukZ00IHs4.html

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Thank you so much Mark. That means a lot. I’m curious as to why you needed to shim the neck. I’ve had no issue getting the action low without modding it.

@@andrefludd I had an issue with buzz despite fairly high action (low E .008" @ 12th). The nut was fine and the frets were level so when all else fails, the only thing left to do is shim it. It took a bit of work to sand down a shim from Stewmac to the necessary thickness but the action is now down to .005 without a hint of buzz. I really have no idea why this works -- it's just changing the neck angle slightly -- but it does. Just blind luck, perhaps?

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They sure did!

I’ve heard this a few times now! I really need to try a v

Thanks :) more coming

I want to try a Klein so badly

That’s going to be some design. Keep in touch. I’d love to show it on the channel. You’ll see me featuring subscriber instruments pretty soon

@@andrefludd for sure yeah its on hold a bit rn, due to financial issues. but im hoping to finish it in the next month or so.

I never heard that particular talk but I do love being strapped at all time. It’s really comforting.

@@andrefludd I meant to write walk not talk, haha

100% I’ve seen it a lot in some of my older teachers. Their body is twisted even when they aren’t playing

Yes, I've seen that but never tried it.

I’ll def have to try that

I LOVE both of those bands. I'm also a big fan of bands like Volumes, Currents, Alpha Wolf, Knocked Loose, Silent Planet, Jesus Piece, omg and Vildhjarta. I'll shut up now. I need to make a video where I just list amazing bands.

@@andrefludd lol I love all those bands! Would be interesting to make a video showing your diverse music taste and some common threads between very different genres (like similarities between jazz music and Vildjharta)

Agreed!

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I thought people who are good at music are supposed to be good at maths … Or maybe it’s the other way round ?

Any time!

It’s such an individual thing. The strap method even works for me sometimes and it was my main method for most of my guitar playing history so I get it.

Worth a try!

@@andrefludd Think it would be worth buying one of the kits but buy new hardware and electronics? I'm a little more on the cost effective side of things lol

Thank you for your comment. I’m always happy to hear from professionals from different fields and I’m glad you are enjoying my videos.

(i have a performaxe for my holdsworth carvin and have always coveted the kleins as well)

Thanks for your comment :). If you go with a Strandberg please share the model you choose. I’d love to know

Absolutely, I’ll keep you posted. What do you think about the 20” radius? How does playing chords feel? I’ve never had a guitar with a board that flat. Thanks Andre!

@@mlite84 I LOVE IT. Chords as just as easier as ever but everything else is easier. I will def have a 20inch radius or even flatter on any custom build I do in the future.

Thanks for the support :). I do want to try a V

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@@andrefludd update: I played a strandberg boden 7 for the first time today. Based on your videos so far and my experience playing it, I am 100% sold.

The lucky thing is, even if you can’t afford it now, you can save up and get one later. There’s tons on the used market and there always is.

I agree!

Thank you :)

Oh wow that sounds awesome. I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing

Yep!

I’ll give that a look thanks!

Hmmm which ones?

@@andrefludd CM7-Eb7-D-11-G9sus4. All played down by the nut. I can play them either way but it flows and feels better when the next is at the 180 angle. Just a weird thing for me.

Smart reason to get it imo

Thanks :). Podcasts will now be every Wednesday! If you get a chance, try putting a pillow on your thigh to angle the neck to 45 degrees as an experiment. It will give you a good idea of if you like the Strandberg position. Damnit, I shoulda mentioned that in the video.

I hope this helps your shoulder!

I ordered a second one too! I feel like I deserve a free one, I have to have sold a couple with my video 😅

Smart move on your end

Thanks for sharing!

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Def try to find a local shop to try it. I think you may like. Also, check out my performaxe video if you get a chance. I think it will help a lot since I discuss tools classical guitarists use. Cheaper options etc. Maybe you don’t have to sell your strat

Yea, I tried a thick scarf and that worked fine, but I’m really nitpicking there. I didn’t think I’d like the color. I’m not a big green fan. But in person it has a lot more blue green look than forest green so I’ve come around to it for sure. I wanted the red-orange one but they are super hard to find.

Interesting point

That isn’t a typical shape bald man is playing. Looks like switching legs would make that particularly odd guitar very uncomfortable. Maybe he’s doing it right

@@davemenard5089 yeah I checked myself but even the audio advises to use your left leg to assume "classical" position, which is correct. Try it the way shown and you'll be helping a chiropractor with sailboat payments in no time flat.

Everything is a work in progress.

Glad to help :)

good luck either way!

thanks! Yes, I've been changing the strap around everyday try to find the best way for when I do the review.

Thank you! I'll fix that

Good point

I can still do thumb over.

@@andrefludd i guess it might be because im using a 17" archtop...

I’m going to do a full endurneck video and that will answer these questions plus discuss 6 vs 7 string neck. I do think it feels decent in every position but def optimized for classical

Agreed. I'm not a fan of heavy guitars.

@@andrefludd I like medium weight guitars the most. I've spoken to Ola Strandberg at NAMM and I've fondled all his models at his booth, and I honestly don't gel with any of them at all personally. It's too far down that road for what I'm after. I would like something a bit down that road. Strandberg's Voden design but with more solid hardware, no chambering, and a reversed asymmetric C shaped neck would be sick.

It really is

They def are

My Boden+ 8 TT has two Fluences and a 3-pos switch with both vol and tone pots push-pull to change the pickup voicings. No whammy tho (I'm not missing it tbh).

@@EvilDragon666 sounds like a cool guitar. I'd take a whammy if there was the option because I would use it.

@@eamonahern7495 Yeah there's no option for a whammy on 8 string Strandbergs AFAIK. Check out Boden Prog series for 3-way PU selector guitars with whammies.

@EvilDragon666 6 strings would be enough for me. Simon Girard of Beyond Creation has an 8-string strandberg with a 3-way toggle and a whammy bar.

They are def on the list. One of the most beautiful designs I’ve ever seen! I love that mix of classical instruments and modern technology

I haven't tried but many subscribers have recommended it to me! I personally don't love the flat angle of the forearm area of Vs or Explorers but I think what you are suggesting is a great idea if you are comfortable with it.

Yes that would work!

I do. Check out my Abasi guitar review. I talk about it there

@@andrefludd Cool, thanks.

I will in the need video

Agreed. Bass players always have to deal with higher prices.

It's on the list. If not in 2023 for sure in 2024.

That’s coming later in the series!

Thank you! Yea, I might talk about that on a podcast. Long story short, I plan to go back to it but right now I need to focus on building a career and a livelihood. There’s not as much money it, but I will return to it once I’m more stable financially. Hopefully 2024.

@@andrefludd Got it. It seems like everyone who does the Indian thing on fretted guitar uses a combination of bends, whammy bar, and/or bottleneck slide - but you sound great (and authentic!) using none of those! Fabulous work, again.

@@andrelafosse check out “guitar Prasanna” and “mandolin srinivas.” They are they pioneers of that style. I studied with Prasanna for a bit

@@andrefludd Thanks so much - for the recommendations, and for the content in general.

All support is appreciated :)

Hey Jen, I think we talked via email as well? So as part of this experiment, I’m not allowing myself to touch another guitar neck until I hit 100 hours on the Strandberg. Then when I do my “Strandberg 100 hour review,” I’m also going to pick up a regular guitar for the first time to see if it feels weird going back and forth. BUT, I will give you a spoiler to hopefully help. B4 I started this experiment, I played a Strandberg for about 3 hours. I then switched between my regular guitars and the Strandberg for a couple days and i didn’t even notice. It didn’t even feel a little strange or odd. But of course everyone is different.

@@andrefludd Thanks! That spoiler helps! Yes emails were also me. Following your stuff closely and am on the edge of my seat :)

@@1jennifer the eart and latitude headless are also worth looking at. They were both avail from Amazon but currently the Latitude only ships from China. Obviously the Amazon return policies are in the consumers favor. i love my latitude, it’s stainless frets, amazing playability and build quality for the price. Also I can practice and recline in an ergonomic office chair with arms!

@@womplestilskin cool, thanks! The eart gw2 pros are beautiful. I’ll give both a deeper look. Have you compared one with a strandberg? Seems like Andre will compare them later on but curious what you’ve found as well.

@@1jennifer for ergonomics, the jack outlet and lower cut are basically the same, which determine the seated contact points. My Latitude has a great arm contour and belly cut. The strandberg is chambered and is going to be lighter. (i can only say about the my latitude, which is very, very satisfactory.) The first Eart GW2 seems like it may be an exact copy of the Strandberg EGS. The current one is kinda meh to me aesthetically. I like the Latitude weird Tele shape much more. Besides the shape, the stable straight shapely neck, SS frets, modern compound radius are all super pleasant.