Comprising premium space-age materials, custom Strandberg hardware, and an ergonomic design, the Boden Bass Standard 5 is built to demolish any groove you throw its way. This striking instrument starts with a gorgeous flame maple veneer over a body of American basswood that’s shaped to offer you comfortable playability in any sitting or standing position. Next, the patented EndurNeck maple neck offers a comfortable ergonomic grip that promotes correct hand positioning and a multi-scale maple fingerboard lets your hand glide flawlessly over the frets. Two Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups dwell within this Strandberg, offering an incredibly versatile tone that’s stunningly clear yet delightfully organic. The 2-band EQ, 3-way mini toggle switch, and push-pull pot up the ante in terms of versatility and offer compact, effortless control over your sound. Take our word for it, Strandberg is the choice for serious bassists!

Space-age materials and superior tonewoods

The Boden Bass Standard 5 will floor you with the fluidity of its roasted maple neck and the comfort of its American basswood body. Engineered for discerning bassists, the Boden Bass Standard 5 inspires musical creativity while offering an ergonomic playing field to unleash the grooves! The classic headless Strandberg design removes an extra layer of weight while the rest of the bass’s design balances out for a smooth playing experience. Tied to this, you’ll find that the multi-scale roasted maple neck with 24 Jescar stainless steel frets allows for greater speed and natural ergonomic comfort than a traditional fingerboard. Hand-in-hand with the Strandberg EndurNeck profile, the Boden Bass Standard 5 nails the player-centric design and looks fabulous. Plus, attention to detail in facets like the Luminlay side dots assist you to greater performance while on dark stages and the aircraft-grade aluminum and carbon fiber hardware ensure long life and enduring durability.

Stunning sonic profile with modern-meets-classic versatility

Strandberg nailed the player comfort of the Boden Bass Standard 5 and knew exactly what pickups would best translate the soul of this striking modern bass: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups. Designed by Fishman to be the ultimate voice in versatility, the Fluence Bass Soapbars feature Fluence Multi-voice performance and incredible response. You won’t find any hum here and can say goodbye to inductance issues — your tone is pure and uncorrupted from the first note to the last. Combined with a 3-way mini toggle switch, you can easily select voices ranging from a classic fat and round passive voice, a full-frequency active voice, a funky contoured active voice, and even a single-coil mode! Also, a push-pull pot houses both volume and coil split — simple electronics, impressive sound!Punchy, articulate, rich, and balanced, the stunning sonic profile of the Boden Bass Standard 5 is unforgettable. With the included two-band EQ, you’re ready to tackle the sonic playing field with confidence.

Features

• American basswood body contoured for comfort in any sitting or standing position
• Gorgeous flame maple veneer top contributes to a stunning appearance
• Roasted maple EndurNeck design promotes correct playing and facilitates smooth movement up and down
• Roasted maple fingerboard with multi-scale design for ergonomic and fluid fretting
• 24 Jescar stainless steel frets
• 2 Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups offer incredibly versatile tone for any style or genre
• Sculpt your sound with the 2-band EQ
• 3-way mini toggle switch offers voices from passive to active to single-coil and more
• Push-pull pot houses volume and coil split controls
• Switch from humbucker tones to single-coil tones with ease
• Constructed with premium space-age materials, including aircraft-grade aluminum and carbon fiber
• Headless design removes extraneous weight and balances the instrument

Specifications

• Number of Strings:5
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:Boden Bass Standard
• Body Material:American Basswood (body), Flame Maple Veneer (top)
• Body Finish:Acrylic Satin Matte
• Color:Natural
• Neck Material:Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape:Strandberg EndurNeck
• Neck Joint:Bolt-on
• Radius:20"
• Fingerboard Material:Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay:Luminlay Face Dots
• Number of Frets:24, Jescar 51100, Stainless Steel
• Scale Length:30"-35"
• Scale Length Type:Multi-scale
• Nut Width:1.929"
• Nut Material:Plastic
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Strandberg Bass Tuner Assembly & String Locks
• Tuners:Strandberg Bass Tuner
• Neck Pickup:Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup:Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar Humbucker
• Controls:1 x volume, 1 x balance, 1 x 2-band EQ (stacked)
• Switching:3-way micro switch (voice)
• Strings:D'Addario NYXL45130, .045-.130
• Case/Gig Bag:Gig Bag
• Manufacturer Part Number:BB5CT-23S-M-F-NA