Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 Black Metallic

Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 5 Black Metallic is a headless five-string bass weighing around 3.0 kg, with a 33"–35" multi-scale layout, Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups and an active two-band Fishman preamp. It is built for long gigs and sessions where a heavy bass starts working against you.

A lightweight bass for long gigs and sessions

A traditional bass with a headstock and tuners pulls the neck down, and after two hours on your feet you feel it in your shoulder and back. On the Boden Bass Standard 5 tuning happens at the EGS Rev2 bridge, and without a headstock the centre of gravity moves closer to your body, so the instrument hangs level on the strap. The EndurNeck profile changes shape along the neck and guides the hand into a natural position, which takes strain off the wrist.

The low B is where many five-strings fall apart: on a standard 34" scale it can feel floppy and lose definition in the mix. The Boden Bass Standard 5 uses a 33"–35" multi-scale layout, so the B string runs at 35" with more tension and a clearer attack, while the G string sits at a shorter 33" and stays easy under the fingers. The factory D'Addario NYXL 45–130 super long scale set is matched to this geometry.

One bass, many tones

No need to bring two basses to one gig. Here two Fishman Fluence Bass 5 pickups in an H-H layout work with an active Fishman preamp: a balance control blends the pickups, a stacked bass and treble knob shapes the tone, a 3-way voice selector changes the character of the sound, and a push/pull on the master volume splits the coils. The same bass covers a deep low end for rock and an articulate tone for slap.

The Black Metallic satin finish paired with black anodized hardware gives a uniform, dark instrument where the roasted maple neck is the only warm accent. The matte surface does not throw back harsh stage light and hides fingerprints far better than high gloss.

KEY FEATURES

• Headless design with EGS Rev2 bridge and individual string locks
• Weight around 3.0 kg (±10%) and an ergonomic solid basswood body
• 33"–35" multi-scale for better tension on the low strings
• Two Fishman Fluence Bass 5 Soapbar pickups and an active two-band Fishman preamp
• Push/pull coil split, pickup balance and 3-way voice selector
• Stainless steel frets and DHP zero fret

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Strings: 5, right-handed
• Body: solid basswood, bolt-on neck
• Finish: Black Metallic Satin, acrylic satin
• Neck: roasted maple, EndurNeck profile, walnut and carbon fibre reinforcement
• Fretboard: roasted maple, 20" radius
• Scale length: 33"–35" multi-scale
• Frets: 24, DHP 28HS stainless steel, DHP 28HFS zero fret
• Nut width: 45 mm
• Inlays: Luminlay Green
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Bass 5, H-H, active
• Controls: Volume (push/pull), balance, bass/treble, 3-way selector
• Bridge: EGS Rev2 5-string Bass Bridge, hardtail
• Factory strings: D'Addario NYXL 45–130 super long scale
• Weight: approx. 3.0 kg (±10%)
• Country of manufacture: Indonesia
• Included: .strandberg* Standard Bass Gig Bag, tool kit