The new Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition is an update of the popular original 8-string Sarah Longfield Edition with the new NX features that has elevated the Boden line to a new level of playability, sound, comfort, and functionality. Still featuring the stunning Black Doppler finish that gives the guitar a unique visual identity, the Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition now features the new neck heel and arm cut bevels, the Rev7 hardware, and Richlite fretboard for greater comfort, improved tone, and easier maintenance.
Visually defined by the unique Black Doppler finish, the Boden Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition is a versatile instrument that can cover a wide variety of musical styles and genres besides metal. Creatively and spontaneously conceived by Sarah, the finishing process requires painstakingly detailed workmanship from the application of the artwork decal to the final gloss clear coat finish. The result is an instrument that is as artistically stunning as it is musically versatile.
The wood combination of the Metal model was thoughtfully selected for the best possible high-gain distortion sounds as well as versatility. Featuring chambered American Basswood body with a quarter-inch Maple top, the body delivers a full and rich midrange with a defined and punchy low-end. The quartersawn Maple neck adds tightness and articulation while the Richlite fretboard contributes sparkle as well as an exceptionally smooth playing surface. The Fishman Fluence humbuckers deliver these acoustic characteristics with authority and musicality while offering a wide variety of humbucker and single-coil tones for the utmost in versatility.
The Metal NX 8 Sarah Longfield Edition is for players who seek an instrument that has a unique virtual aesthetic as well as the best in modern guitar design, ergonomics, playability, and sound. Underneath the stunning look is an instrument that resonates loudly, and which responds to your most aggressive pick attack through the most delicate touch like no other. In short, this guitar is for the thoroughly modern guitarist willing to push the sonic limits of what the guitar can produce while the having the flexibility to access both great modern and classic sounds.
Features
- Bolt-On Construction with new sculpted neck joint heel
- Chambered Basswood Body with Arm and Torso Carves
- Solid Maple Top
- Available Finish: Black Doppler gloss
- Approximate Weight: 2.7kg / 5.9 lbs +/- 10%
- Manufactured in Indonesia
- .strandberg* EGS Rev7 fixed bridge & string locks
- Black Anodised Hardware
- Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
- Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays
- Maple neck – Quartersawn, Carbon Fiber reinforced
- EndurNeck™ Profile
- Richlite Fretboard
- 20” Fretboard Radius
- 24 Frets
- Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (57110 for zero fret)
- D’Addario NYXL 9-84 strings
- Standard tuning F#BEADGBE
- H-H Pickup Configuration
- Neck: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico, Black Plastic
- Bridge: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic, Black Plastic
- 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Master Volume w/ push-pull for Split Coil
- Master Tone w/ push-pull for Voice 1/2