Strandberg BB5CT-23S-M-F-BK Boden Bass standard 5 Bass Guitar - Charcoal

The Standard Series basses cater to the needs of modern bass players by offering a combination of supremely low weight, versatile electronics, multi-scale configuration, EndurNeck neck profile, and an ergonomic body design. The Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups, Fishman 2-band preamp, and a solid Basswood body make for a focused and deep tone that can be altered in many directions depending on the situation, and the Roasted Maple neck and fretboard add stability and beauty for long gigs in the spotlight. The Boden Bass Standard 5 is the perfect partner for the bassist who wishes to take their playing to the next level.

What Makes It Special?
The Boden Bass Standard 5 was designed to provide exceptional comfort, ergonomics, and playability with its lightweight headless construction, multi-scale neck, and the patented EndurNeck neck profile. For the bass player, this is especially important knowing how much a solidbody bass can weigh. The proprietary hardware is constructed of aircraft grade aluminum that plays a major part in the instrument’s unique woody and organic acoustic character besides reducing the overall weight. Fishman Fluence Bass pickups and 2-Band EQ provide versatility as well as pure sonic quality.

What Does It Do?
Besides the striking visual design aesthetics and unmatched ergonomic features that the Boden design is known for, the very best materials, components, and craftsmanship combine to provide a bass that is easy to play, reduces fatigue for your hands as well as your back, and which produces stunningly clear yet warm organic sounds that will suit virtually any musical genre and style. Acoustically, the Boden Bass Standard 5 is punchy, articulate, rich, and balanced with strong fundamentals and these characteristics are further enhanced and complemented by the Fishman Fluence Bass pickups and electronics.

Who Is It For?
The Boden Bass Standard 5 model is for bassists who seek the utmost in playing comfort as well as a plethora of great classic and modern bass sounds that can be used in a variety of professional musical environments. All features on the Boden Bass Standard 5 were thoughtfully designed, engineered, and implemented with a wide variety of players in mind – from the premium materials to the scale length of each string and from each component of the hardware to the layout of the controls. The Boden Bass Standard 5 is for the serious bassist who requires an instrument that delivers all of the great classic bass sounds as well as the modern, and which will help take their playing to a new level of musical creativity as well as the most enjoyable playing experience.

Specifications

• Body Width: 340 mm/13.39″
• Instrument Length: 1008 mm/39.69″
• Body Thickness: 42.5 mm/1.67″
• Long scale: 35″
• Short scale: 33″
• Nut Width: 45 mm / 1.77″
• String spacing at bridge: 72 mm/2.83″ (C-C/B-g)
• Neutral fret: 7
• Bolt-On Construction with sculpted neck joint heel
• Solid Basswood Body with Arm and Torso Carves
• Flame Maple Veneer top
• Available Finishes: Charcoal & Natural Satin Acrylic
• Approximate Weight: 3kg / 6.6 lbs +/- 10%
• Manufactured in Indonesia

Hardware

• .strandberg* EGS Rev2 monorail tuners and string locks
• Black anodized hardware
• Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
• Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays

Neck & Frets

• Roasted Maple neck with Carbon Fiber reinforcements
• EndurNeck™ Profile
• Roasted Maple Fretboard
• 20” Fretboard Radius
• 24 Frets
• Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (58118 for zero fret)
• D’Addario NYXL super long scale 45-130 strings
• Factory tuning BEADG

Accessories

• .strandberg* Standard Bass Gig Bag included
• Allen Key Kit included