Ibanez Q52 vs Strandberg Boden 6

[@matthewsantos2420]

the bridge on the ibanez q for me is just better, specially for intonation just turn the screw and check same for the string height, for the strandberg you need to completely loosen the string, loosen the tuner, move it, tighten it back up, retune and check and pray to god you got it right and not have to do all that steps all over again and its pretty much the same trouble adjusting the string height.. and the ibanez is less than half the price which is crazy cause they're both built by cort

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey Matthew. Thanks for your comment, we also have a long video where we compare both guitars in more detail. Here's the link if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/SpVNnJnGr4g/v-deo.htmlsi=1rlu1qm00BRzyXwL
Cheers, Lukas

[@d77sauce]

You know your stuff dude

[@jackbootshamangaming4541]

Both built by Cort doesn't mean the same level though

[@Mohashm]

I think strandberg new bridges are less complicated now, they keep updating their shit

[@areallyboredguy5825]

@@jackbootshamangaming4541more qc issues with strand and lower quality than previous years.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

I think they both do a thing... if I had to choose, I'd probably go with the more familiar and comfy neck shape of the Ibanez!

[@LMGuitarCorner]

A great choice for sure, buddy! Cheers, Lukas

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

@LMGuitarCorner I like the finish better, too! 🤘😎🎸🐦🥒

[@mrbungledisco]

I have tried both. I wanted to love the Strandberg because I thought the neck might help with my carpal tunnel issues, but it actually felt worse. The Ibanez Q52 has a very thick neck profile, not a typical Wizard that most of us are used to from Ibanez. I didn't like it, to be honest. Now Ibanez does have a QX52 model that has angled frets and a normal Wizard neck, the thinner profile, and I liked it much more.

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hi there. I haven't played a QX52 yet and I didn't know that it has a different neck profile. That's interesting! Personally, I love the neck of the Q52 PB - it has exactly the thickness I like. I agree, it's not your typical Ibanez, thin Wizard profile. Too bad that the Strandberg neck didn't work for you. I like it also a lot, but I usually prefer regular neck shapes 😅
Cheers, Lukas

[@immortalobelisk6302]

Man oh man do I dig the Grateful Dead-inspired music in the background 💀🌹⚡️

[@robertwillett4122]

The Boden neck blew me away. Both nice guitars
I personally have to have the wiggle stick. So I bought the strandberg. Stainless steel fanned frets. Wanted something different and lite
The quality is impeccable. Didn't know if I'd like the neck or frets. I don't, I love it. And the glow in the dark markers are nice to have. Little expensive, most good things are. Both great but the Bodan gets my money. So easy to play, sound pretty damn good. And Swiss designed. If only my Les Paul was that lite with a trem bar. The Gibson Assess is too much money and weight. I really enjoy my Bodan.

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Sounds to me like you chose the right guitar! Little correction - it's designed in Sweden, not Switzerland. Cheers, Lukas

[@Ryan-Hall]

Lukus Love the Guitars 1st, but only by looks the Strandberg gets my interest, 1 I like Neck Pro.Shape, & the Frets angle I would love your input on, 2 body shape fit seting down cut aways, 3 HSS, Trem, but ify on design?,, Your thoughts?? Your Music-In-Law Ryan Hall 🎸🤘🤠

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey Ryan! The Quest feels more like a traditional electric guitar. Martin also likes that one. The Strandberg feels very unusual at first (neck shape and because of the fanned frets in particular), but I'd say you get used to it. It's my first multi scale and the more you play, the more you see the benefits. I agree, you can't go wrong with HSS! The body shape is even more ergonomic than the Quest, it's really comfortable and allows many playing positions. Cheers, Lukas

[@dudeswithguitarsMETAL]

Had a Boden 7 standard, and Just recently got a Q52, the Q52 is far and away the more comfy guitar. Did not enjoy the weird "ergonomic" strandberg neck.

[@TommyGunzzz]

have played both and bought a strandberg, hands down the better guitar in every way. Also the cut out at the volume knob on hte Strandberg for sitting down is gamechanging. you cant rest the Ibanez well in sitting.

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey Rich. Thanks for your comment. Which model did you buy? Cheers, Lukas

[@dudeswithguitarsMETAL]

Disagree, got rid of my Boden Standard 7 because of how uncomfy it was, and how dull the PUPS were for a $1600 guitar. Q52 is leagues better in comfortability for me.

[@PooNinja]

Id have to go with the floating trem. And that crazy neck shape

[@LMGuitarCorner]

The floating trem is a lot of fun! Did you have the chance to try a Strandberg yet and if so, did you like the EndurNeck? Cheers, Lukas

[@GahMehGrrrr]

I have an Icho Q. Terrible quality control. Next guitar will be a Boden essential

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Sorry to hear that. Did you return it? Cheers

[@Dead_Gone]

Im currently tring to decide between getting a strandberg or ibby q series. Could u tell me how the q series feels in classical position. I know the strandberg body is built for classical position but the q is different

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey there. Our long comparison should answer your question regarding classical position. Here's the link:
ua-cam.com/video/SpVNnJnGr4g/v-deo.html
Cheers, Lukas

[@dudeswithguitarsMETAL]

Strandberg is highly uncomfy for me. Q was just playing another awesome Ibanez neck.

[@alkinaydin]

Planning to move from strandberg to ibanez q, my only concern is; is ibanez as comfy to play while sitting? Like in classical position, does the input jack ever get in the way?

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey Alkin. I was finally able to grab the Quest and give it a try. First, I have to mention that I almost never play in classical position, ie the guitar always rests on my right leg. What I noticed is that depending on how you sit (how close the legs are together) and how you hold the guitar (the angle), either the lower strap pin or the tuners might poke your leg or at least feel not very comfortable. In conclusion - it's is interior to the Strandberg when it comes to playing in a classical position, imho. Hope this helps. Cheers, Lukas

[@alkinaydin]

@@LMGuitarCorner thanks so much for your time&detailed answer, gonna try the ibanez soon but it helped a lot for my process.

[@LMGuitarCorner]

You're welcome. We will probably film a more in-depth comparison of the 2 guitars soon. The video will be released in December. If you're interested in that, consider subbing to the channel. Cheers!

[@alkinaydin]

@@LMGuitarCorner that will be great! Thank you, subbed!

[@SempaiXDX]

Q is cheaper

[@josemacuha9317]

Weight of both pls?

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Weight of the Quest is 2.07kg, weight of the Strandberg Boden is 2.13kg (with a strap, so closer to 2kg actually). Cheers, Lukas

[@_jovian]

The Strandberg is superior, it was engineered from the ground up to be what it is. The Ibanez is an attempt at copying the Strandberg design at a more attractive price point, which is fine and a smart business move, but not a Strandberg

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hey there. Thanks for your comment. Not sure if the Quest was supposed to be a copy. For that it has too many different features. It's just another take. By the way, we have a full length comparison video as well on the channel! Cheers, Lukas

[@_jovian]

@@LMGuitarCorner not a "copy" per se, more like oh this is getting popular, here is our offering in the category, obviously "influenced" by strandberg.

[@dudeswithguitarsMETAL]

Meh, did not enjoy my Boden 7 Standard at all. Uncomfy and the pickups werent great. Q has been a nice surprise, though Its still lacking in the pickup department.

[@_jovian]

@@dudeswithguitarsMETAL should have got the prog with Fishmans judging by your @, but if you didn't like the neck, which I assume you mean by uncomfortable, then yeah just not your thing. I find it super comfortable to the point that It honestly ruined wanting to play all my other guitars, but of course that's highly subjective.

[@dudeswithguitarsMETAL]

@@_jovian Absolutely needed the fishmans, or something similar. The comfortability is definitely a subjective thing, but i absolutely hated it. Did not feel natural at all, and I freakin tried man.

[@travvhunter]

The Ibanez is a regular ass guitar that’s headless….. just to be headless, the strandberg is a pro level purpose built machine that everyone swears by - literally not even in the same category other than how they look at a glance

[@LMGuitarCorner]

I would phrase that differently. From what I can tell the Strandberg stands out and most other headless guitars are closer to the Ibanez in terms of specs and feels.

[@normandy2501]

I have both guitars (boden prog 7). Honestly, both feel great to me, and both have bodies that I love to look at, but the strandberg's shape still wins for total comfort in a variety of positions.

[@robertwillett4122]

Travvhunter
I'm with you, good sir. It's a work of art that sounds pretty damn good. Easy to play. The Swiss got this one, right! Love mine. When I picked it up I couldn't believe how lite it was. And the glow in the dark markers come in handy. What a great guitar. Stainless steel frets. Hands down awesome.
It even has all c.t.s. pots. Impressive. Tune it once.
Quickly becoming my number one guitar.

[@jarexxsuvexx8212]

Not a smart or good comparison at all due to one having a Tremelo bride while the other doesn't, one have zero fret/slanted frets while the other doesn't.🤦🏾‍♂️

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Dude, I'm working with what I have... Also, there's no Quest with a tremolo and I owned the Strandberg first

[@allensaunders449]

Can't really Tell anything here

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Sorry, what do you mean? Cheers