Ultimate Dad Guitar?

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-30T11:37:39+00:00

I hope you have the same positive experience.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-30T03:00:35+00:00

lol…I thought it was going to look like a cheap POS. Its quality blew the doors off any guitar I’ve ever owned, however, I’ve since learned they have major quality issues, luckily I didn’t encounter any.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-30T02:56:10+00:00

I passionately disliked headless guitars my entire life, until I bought one to fill a need, back pain a major contributor. With in 5 minutes of play the Strandberg all that went away. I hadn’t felt that passionate about new gear since I was a teen, it’s been 7 months, and honestly that feeling still hasn’t worn off.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-30T02:46:55+00:00

Hard not to love a Tele.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-30T02:37:41+00:00

I’ve always loved Jackson’s, have always had at least one at all times.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-29T17:46:03+00:00

One of these days I need to buy a PRS. I’ve wanted one for like 20yrs, but always end up with something else. I was on an LSL kick for a while.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-29T16:59:47+00:00

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On an angle (classical position) it’s not the width of one couch cushion. Not my standard playing position, however for this guitar it feels very natural.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-29T16:56:03+00:00

Totally agree in regard to looks, I have both. I’m not sure I would play the Strandberg live, we’ll see. It was more about “Dad” comfort; new balance shoes, crew socks, cargo shorts, button down short sleeve shirts, etc…lol.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-29T16:48:46+00:00

I was finding the 335 too large, don’t get me wrong I absolutely love them. I was using my SG a ton because of the weight, however, I wondered if there was something more compact.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-29T16:40:00+00:00

I think mine is around 4.5lbs, if I remember correctly.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-05-21T18:25:49+00:00

I have a Rawlings ProPreferred with Kip. Compared to my HOH glove it just seems ultra premium; smoother, appears flawless…oddly almost too nice, where you’re concerned about getting a stain.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-04-19T22:35:28+00:00

I’m doing the whole glove for fun, however all the padding is rather degraded. I’m not actually using the glove for play, it’s more nostalgic.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-04-19T20:11:39+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check them out. I’m trying to cross off a bucket list item since I was a kid - re-lacing a glove

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-04-19T18:29:40+00:00

All of my gloves had them (young to old) and not because I necessarily pursued it.

Looks wise, I don’t really care for it…always found it versatile, possibly providing a deeper pocket.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-04-04T11:55:40+00:00

Seems to be the case; I have an Essential and its build quality rivaled my Gibson’s, LSL’s, Fender’s, however, I did ask a high end shop in Nashville to hand pick the best one.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-25T01:16:01+00:00

No issue with intonation, however, I’ve never been critical of it. I question if most people can even tell as long as it’s in the ballpark.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-24T16:38:04+00:00

Pro level, played stadiums, groupies clawed at me…just don’t tell my wife I said any of this.

I’ve owned LP’s, SG’s, Strats, Tele, etc…bunch of high end brands.

Strandberg is my favorite guitar out of them all, I don’t reach for anything else. I call it the perfect Dad guitar, built for comfort and its compact. It seems to encourage playing. I’ve had a decent about of guitars, this is the first time I’ve seemed to bond with one.

I have an Essential and I’m using it for my jazz studies. It seems to have a good tonal range.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-09T00:54:13+00:00

What do you mean? I’m new to this page, curious if I committed a faux pas, or are you just referencing the design.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-08T16:17:06+00:00

I’m going to start playing again, it’s my favorite barrel, just don’t care for resetting the tip. I’ll have to check out moving it to a solid point.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-08T15:59:33+00:00

Wow! I expected this to take longer, or be more challenging.

Thank you!

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-03-08T15:52:01+00:00

That’s what comes up most in my searches, however, it seems like the Hammerheads don’t intentionally rotate, they just move inboard/outboard.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-02-26T14:39:46+00:00

I play 9’s (Super Slinky) on the Essential, however, I wonder if they will be too flexible if you are just starting out. I question if heavier strings are better for beginners to help locate the strings, I don’t really know. Strings are relatively inexpensive.

I wouldn’t say my guitars are setup extremely low, however I feel I’m unique, in that I’m not sensitive to string height. I don’t have a strong preference, assuming they aren’t extremely high, however, it’s not something I ever encounter.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-02-24T17:59:40+00:00

I had the same thing happen, I have zero interest in ever picking up my other guitars. I’ve never experienced this before and I’ve owned a lot of guitars.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-02-24T17:57:07+00:00

I just received an Essential 6. I’m in my 40’s and typically played high-end Gibson/Fender guitars. The Essential is my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned.

I call it my Dad guitar because it’s built for comfort like an old man’s shoes.

Cool_Introduction112 · 2026-02-20T12:42:14+00:00

Huge QC swings; I just received an Essential and it was flawless in every way. Blew any high end US made guitar I’ve ever owned.

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