Headless guitars have gained a loyal following among modern players for their innovative design, lightweight build, and exceptional playability. These instruments offer enhanced balance, tuning stability, and a sleek aesthetic, making them a popular choice for touring musicians and progressive guitarists alike. With models spanning a variety of styles and budgets, headless guitars are reshaping the way we think about electric guitar design.
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1. Strandberg Boden Original NX 6
Chambered body: Swamp ash.
Top: Maple with flamed maple veneer.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Birdseye maple.
Pickups: Suhr SSH+ (bridge) and Suhr SSV (neck) humbuckers.
Bridge: Strandberg EGS Fixed Bridge Rev 7.
2. Strandberg Boden Classic NX 6
Body: Swamp Ash.
Neck: Quartersawn Maple.
Fretboard: Maple.
Pickups: Suhr Thornbucker+ (bridge), Suhr V60LP (middle) and Suhr V60LP (neck).
Bridge: Strandberg EGS 7 Tremolo.
3. Ibanez Q54 Quest Series
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: 3-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga.
Fretboard: roasted birdseye maple.
Pickups: Q58 humbucker (bridge) and 2 R1 single coils (middle, neck).
Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune.
4. Strandberg Boden Prog NX 6
Chambered body: Swamp ash.
Top: Maple with flamed maple veneer.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Richlite.
Pickups: Suhr SSH+ (bridge) and Suhr SSV (neck).
Bridge: .strandberg EGS Rev 7 Tremolo.
5. Ibanez Ichika Signature ICHI10
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: 3-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga.
Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple.
Pickups: 3 R1 single coils.
Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune.
6. Ibanez QX52
Body: Nyatoh.
Neck: 3-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga.
Fretboard: roasted birdseye maple.
Pickups: 2 Q58 humbuckers.
Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune.
7. Kiesel Leia
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
8. Legator Ghost G6FSS
Body: Mahogany.
Top: Flamed maple.
Bolt-on neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Richlite.
Pickup: Legator Active Aftershock Humbucker (neck and bridge).
Legator Ghost Exclusive bridge.
9. Strandberg Boden Metal NX 6
Chambered body: Basswood.
Top: Maple.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Richlite.
Pickups: 2 Suhr Aldrich humbuckers.
Bridge: Strandberg EGS Fixed Bridge Rev 7.
10. Kiesel Delos
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Kiesel Beryllium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
11. Kiesel K-Series
Body: 3-Piece Swamp Ash.
Neck: 7-Piece.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
12. Kiesel Osiris
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
13. Kiesel Type-X
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
14. Mooer GTRS Guitars Wing 900
Headless multiscale guitar with advanced digital sound design capabilities.
American alder body.
Bolt-on 5-piece neck: roasted, flamed maple/rosewood.
Fretboard: Rosewood.
Pickups: Custom GTRS HM-2N (neck) and Custom GTRS HM-2B humbucker (bridge).
GTRS HL-l bridge system.
15. Strandberg Boden Standard NX 6
Body: American Basswood.
Top: Flamed Maple veneer.
Neck: Quartersawn Maple.
Fretboard: Quartersawn Maple.
Pickups: 2 .strandberg* OEM 6 Humbuckers.
Bridge: .strandberg EGS Fixed Rev 7.
16. Strandberg Sälen Classic NX 6
Body: Okoume.
Neck: Quartersawn Maple.
Fretboard: 3A Birdseye Maple.
Pickups: 2 Strandberg Humbuckers
Bridge: .strandberg EGS Tremolo Rev 7.
17. Strandberg Sälen Jazz NX
Style: Semi hollowbody with f-hole.
Chambered body: Mahogany.
Top: Maple with mahagony veneer.
Neck: Mahogany.
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood.
Pickups: Suhr Thornbucker (neck), Suhr Thornbucker II (bridge).
Bridge: Strandberg EGS 7.
18. Kiesel Lightspeed
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
19. Kiesel Type-V
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
20. Kiesel Vader
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
21. Kiesel Zeus
Body: Alder.
Neck: Maple.
Fretboard: Ebony.
Pickups: Direct-Mount Passive Kiesel Lithium Humbuckers.
Bridge: Hipshot™ Fixed Bridge.
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