strandberg Boden Standard N2.8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar - Black Satin Metallic

Designed to make 8-string playing feel controlled and intuitive, the .strandberg* Boden Standard N2.8 balances range with comfort and clarity. Built on the legendary ergonomic foundation of the Boden series, the N2.8 offers the reach you need with a fluid, high-velocity response that traditional designs can’t match. A newly sculpted body brings the instrument closer to the torso for perfect balance, while a titanium-reinforced roasted maple EndurNeck delivers exceptional stability and a fast, natural response across all eight strings. The neutral basswood core allows the Seymour Duncan Sentient and Pegasus pickups to breathe, delivering tight, punishing low-end fundamentals and crystalline upper-register detail. Anchored by EGS Arc hardware for massive sustain and simplified maintenance, the N2.8 multi-scale electric guitar is a precise, intuitive powerhouse designed for players who demand more range without sacrificing the feel of a precision-tuned instrument.

Solid Basswood Body With Updated Contours for Lightweight Balance and Focused Response

The Boden Standard N2.8 features a solid basswood body selected for its even frequency response and focused midrange, ensuring clarity and definition across the extended range. Basswood’s neutral voicing allows complex chords and low-register passages to remain articulate without overpowering the rest of the spectrum. Curved body contours refine the instrument’s ergonomics, bringing it closer to the player’s body for improved balance and a more connected playing feel. The result is a lean, controlled footprint that handles the extended range with total agility, supporting long sessions without fatigue.

Titanium-Reinforced Roasted Maple EndurNeck for Stability and Precision

Designed to meet the demands of extended-range performance, the roasted maple EndurNeck on the Standard N2.8 is reinforced with titanium and walnut for exceptional rigidity and long-term stability. This added reinforcement enhances sustain and note clarity while maintaining the fast, organic feel that defines the EndurNeck profile. Its asymmetrical shape supports a relaxed hand position, encouraging efficient movement and reducing strain across wide intervals. A roasted maple fingerboard with a 20" radius and 24 stainless steel frets provides a smooth, durable surface with precise articulation, while Luminlay inlays and side dots ensure confident navigation on dark stages.

Seymour Duncan Sentient and Pegasus Pickups for Extended-Range Definition

American-made Seymour Duncan pickups voice the Boden Standard N2.8 with clarity and balance across its full range. The angled Pegasus bridge humbucker delivers tight low-end response and controlled aggression, keeping extended-range riffs focused and articulate. The Sentient neck pickup adds warmth and smooth sustain without sacrificing definition, making it equally effective for clean passages and expressive lead work. A five-way switching system unlocks multiple humbucking and split-coil combinations, providing access to everything from full-bodied drive to glassy, nuanced clean tones.

EGS Arc Multi-scale Hardware for Sustain, Stability and Simplified Maintenance

The EGS Arc 8-string multi-scale hardtail bridge is engineered for full body contact, enhancing resonance and sustain while preserving accurate intonation across the extended scale length. Its refined design simplifies setup adjustments and string changes, making routine maintenance faster and more intuitive. Paired with the Arc string lock and lightweight aluminum hardware, the system contributes to the instrument’s balanced feel and immediate attack. Finished in black satin, the hardware reinforces the guitar’s understated, performance-driven aesthetic.

The Boden Standard N2.8: Extended Range Without Compromise

The .strandberg* Boden Standard N2.8 delivers extended range within a platform built for comfort, balance and tonal neutrality. With its refined body contours, titanium-reinforced EndurNeck, versatile Seymour Duncan pickups and next-generation EGS Arc hardware, it offers a seamless transition for players expanding into 8-string territory. More than an adaptation, the multi-scale N2.8 is a purposeful evolution of the Standard series—engineered to support modern techniques while remaining intuitive, responsive and unmistakably playable.