Product Overview
One of the most unique iterations of the heralded Boden lineup, the original Boden Masvidalien Cosmo Edition quickly became a favorite amongst not only Cynic and Paul Masvidal fans, but guitar players who sought something different which stood out from the crowd – both aesthetically and sonically. The Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo retains all of the great features of the Masvidalien Cosmo while adding the new NX features to provide the latest in .strandberg* innovations.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
Paul challenged us to come up with a guitar that sounded better than anything else he had played, and this goal was achieved by a single EMG 57 bridge pickup and an active EMG VMC tone control which provide a broad array of great sounds while retaining a minimalistic look that Paul sought.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
The Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo has all of the acclaimed features of the .strandberg* Boden but adds some unique features of its own such as the single EMG 57 bridge pickup with EMG VMC active tone control, the signature inlay on the Richlite fretboard, and the Poplar Burl veneer top with Trans Gray Burst finish that Paul appropriately described as “cosmo”.
“When I first started conversations with Ola about the guitar, words such as ‘effortless’, ‘ease’, ‘elegance’, and ‘versatility’ came to mind. Not only was this captured with the instrument, but it was also taken further. The finished product managed to strike a rare alchemy, where everything from the way it sounds, feels, and appears fell seamlessly into place: the guitar both expresses and is itself an expression.”
— Paul Masvidal
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo is for the adventurous prog-metal player who appreciates cutting-edge features in a minimalist design that provides optimum playability and tonal flexibility. Sonically versatile despite its visual minimalism, the Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo with its active electronics provides a wealth of useful sounds to cover a wide variety of playing styles and musical genres. From crunchy metal rhythm and searing lead tones to hyper-clean and everything in between, the Masvidalien NX 6 Cosmo is an instrument for the modern musician who is interested in breaking new musical grounds.
GENERAL
Bolt-On Construction
Chambered Body with Arm, Torso and Heel Carves
Space Burst Poplar Burl Veneer over Solid Maple Top
Swamp Ash Body
Black Space Burst Satin Polyurethane Finish
Approximate Weight 2.3 kg / 5 lbs +/- 10%
Manufactured in Indonesia
HARDWARE
.strandberg* EGS Pro 7 Fixed Bridge & String Locks
Black Anodized Hardware
Original Luminlay™ Green Side Dots
Original Luminlay™ Green Inlays
NECK & FRETS
Quartersawn Maple neck with Carbon Fiber reinforcement
EndurNeck™ Profile
Richlite fretboard
Masvidalien Signature Inlay
20″ Fretboard Radius
24 Frets
Jescar 51100 Stainless Steel Fretwire (57110 for zero-fret)
D’Addario NYXL 10-46 strings
Standard tuning EADGBE
ACCESSORIES
Venture Gig Bag included
Allen Key Kit included
NX Multitool included
Strap optional
Deluxe Toolkit optional
SONIC PROFILE
H – Pickup Configuration
Bridge: EMG™ 57 pickup
2-Way Voice Selector
VMC active tone disengaged
VMC active tone engaged
Master Volume
Master Tone
