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Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow vs Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Specs Comparison
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General
Brand: Strandberg Epiphone
Year: 2021 2022
Configuration: HSH HH
Strings: 6 7
Made in: Indonesia China
Series: Boden Fusion Artist Collection
Colors: Red, Yellow White, Black
Left-Handed Version: No Yes
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Chambered Alder Mahogany
Bridge: Strandberg EGS Pro Rev7 tremolo system & string locks Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Set
Tuners: At bridge Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Ebony
Neck Material: Maple Mahogany
Decoration: Green Side Dots Custom Blocks
Scale Size: 25.5" to 25" 25.5"
Shape: EndurNeck SpeedTaper D
Thickness: 1st Fret: 1.2'' (30.5mm) - 12th Fret: 1.1'' (27.9mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 20" 12"
Nut: Locking Ivory Tusq
Nut Width: 36mm (1.417'') 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Suhr SSV+ Bridge (Humbucker / Passive) Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Suhr V60LP single-coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Suhr SSV Neck (Humbucker / Passive) Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split Coil Split, Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1 2
Tone Controls: 1 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No Yes
Hardware Color: Black Gold
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Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's switch options

Reasons to Get
Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow over Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Country of Manufacturing
Indonesia vs China
Built with higher quality standards
Fret Material
Stainless Steel vs Nickel Silver
Best fret material that will last forever
Scale Length
25.5" to 25" vs 25.5"
Less fret buzz with less string stiffness
Neck Profile
EndurNeck vs SpeedTaper D
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs Multiple
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Strings
6 vs 7
Narrower neck and fewer strings to change
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Pickups
HSH vs HH
High output, round sound with a single-coil for cleans
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Nut Width
1.417'' (36mm) vs 1.89'' (48mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Luminescent Sidedots
Yes vs None
Assists you when playing in dark environments
Bridge
Tremolo vs Fixed
Simple vibratos without too much maintenance
Fretboard Radius
20'' (508mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend

Reasons to Get
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String over Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow

Release Year
2022 vs 2021
From a more recent year
Scale Length
25.5" vs 25.5" to 25"
Easier to adapt to
Neck Profile
SpeedTaper D vs EndurNeck
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Pickup Mods
Multiple vs Coil Split
Strings
7 vs 6
Allows you to play lower notes
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Pickups
HH vs HSH
High output without hum
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Nut Width
1.89'' (48mm) vs 1.417'' (36mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Bridge
Fixed vs Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 20'' (508mm)
Easier to play chords without muting strings
Value Score
71 vs 68
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow vs Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Bridge Pickup
Suhr SSV+ Bridge vs Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Suhr SSV Neck vs Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Alder vs Mahogany
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Maple vs Mahogany
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood vs Ebony
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
Headless vs 4-3
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Locking vs Ivory Tusq
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow vs Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Weight Relief
  • High-Quality Nut
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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    Hand Size Comfortability

    And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String favors large hands more than the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow.

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands

    Beginner Friendliness

    Both meet 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players. If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, you can't go wrong with either of them.

    New Player Friendliness

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow
    • Comfortable shape
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Tall frets
    • Narrow nut
    • Comfortable neck
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Short scale
    • Locking tuners

    New Player Friendliness

    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
    • Comfortable shape
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Locking tuners
    • Tall frets
    • Comfortable neck
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Narrow nut
    • Short scale

    Sound Quality Comparison

    The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

    Woods Used in the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow

    Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
    Maple
    Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
    Rosewood
    Alder wood pattern used for guitar building
    Alder

    Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

    Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

    Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.

    Woods Used in the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String

    Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
    Mahogany
    Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
    Ebony

    Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

    Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

    Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

    Pickup Configuration

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow has an HSH configuration while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has HH pickups.

    HSH is a versatile pickup configuration that will give you the high output, full tone, and quiet sound of humbucker pickups, but with the possibility of using a single coil for cleaner tones. The disadvantage is that the middle single-coil pickup will have a noticeable lower volume, so you might want to adjust the height of the pickups. Another problem is that if you set the middle pickup too high, it might interfere with your picking hand.

    On the other hand, Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

    Pickups Quality

    Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

    However, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has a slight sound quality advantage when taking into account other factors like the type of pickups, magnet, position, etc.

    Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

    Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

    Versatility Comparison

    Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

    Switch Options

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow gives you 5 switch options while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String gives you 3. This means that the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

    Both give you different pickup mod options.

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow offers Coil Split.

    Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

    On the other hand, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String comes with the following: Coil Split, Multi-Voicing.

    Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

    Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.

    When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

    Winner: Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow.

    Final Sound Quality Scores

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow
    Pickups 85
    Sustain 70
    Versatility 95
    Tuning Stability 85
    Sound 84
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
    Pickups 90
    Sustain 75
    Versatility 68
    Tuning Stability 80
    Sound 78

    Build Quality Comparison

    When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow compares to the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

    Country of Origin

    The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow is built in Indonesia while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String is made in China.

    Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

    China has a bad reputation when it comes to building quality. However, times have changed and now respectable brands use China's cheap labor to build good instruments for a lower price. Don't discount a guitar only because it was built in China, but also expect more quality from countries like Korea.

    Winner: Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow

    Nut Material

    If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow has a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

    On the other hand, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String comes with a Ivory Tusq nut. Ivory used to be considered the best material for guitar nuts due to its beauty, durability, and the rich harmonics and sustain you could get from a guitar with it. However, the way to obtain it is simply unethical. Enter TUSQ ivory nuts, which are made synthetically to imitate ivory. Technically, it's better than ivory because it is consistent piece-to-piece, while natural materials can vary a lot, even if they're made from the same.

    Winner: Tie.

    Fret Material

    Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

    In this comparison, the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow is the only one that has stainless steel frets. These frets will basically last for the entire life of the guitar. They will never need polishing nor replacement. And not only that, but some people also notice that bending and vibratos are much easier to perform when they upgrade to stainless steel.

    Winner: Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow.

    Bridge

    The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's brige is a Tremolo. Tremolo bridges give you more versatility than fixed bridges. They let you perform the intense vibrato effects that would be impossible with a fixed bridge. However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. They can also be a bit harder to restring and set up correctly than fixed bridges.

    On the other hand, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

    Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

    Winner: Tie.

    Tuners

    The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.

    Nevertheless, the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow has a locking nut, so it should have even better tune stability and doesn't need locking tuners.

    Winner: Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String.

    Neck Joint

    Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow has a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

    On the other hand, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String comes with Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

    Winner: Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow.

    Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Weight Relief
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • Made in China
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

    Final Build Quality Scores

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow
    Quality of materials 61
    Features 75
    Quality Control 85
    Build Quality 74
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
    Quality of materials 61
    Features 75
    Quality Control 65
    Build Quality 67

    Playability Comparison

    Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

    Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

    Nut Width

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow Nut Width
    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow Nut Width
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Nut Width
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Nut Width

    The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has the wider nut with 48mm (1.89'') vs 36mm (1.417''). This is a 12mm (0.473'') difference

    This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

    Scale Length

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's Scale Length
    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's Scale Length
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Scale Length
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Scale Length

    The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

    In this case, the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow features a multi-scale of 25.5" to 25" while the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String has a regular scale of 25.5".

    A multi-scale fingerboard incorporates two scale lengths at the same time. This is present in some instruments with long scale to give a different tension to the lower strings than the higher strings. The thickest strings need more tension to avoid fret buzz (especially when tuned low), so the scale is longer for these strings, while the thinnest strings will need less tension (because they have a lower gauge), so they have a shorter scale to reduce stiffness for bends.

    It can feel awkward if you've never played a multi-scale because the frets will have more separation for the higher strings, but a lot of people love their versatility.

    On the other hand, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's 25.5" regular scale means it has a fixed scale for all the strings.This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

    However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

    Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

    Neck Profile

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow Neck Profile
    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's neck profile
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Neck Profile
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's neck profile

    No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

    In this case, both have different neck shapes:

    The Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow has a C type of neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

    The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, on the other hand, has a D neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

    Fretboard Radius

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow Fingerboard Radius
    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's Fingerboard radius
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Fingerboard Radius
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's Fingerboard radius

    Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

    In this case, the Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow.

    Fret Size

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow and Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String Frets Size
    Both have a similar Medium Jumbo fret size

    Both have a Medium Jumbo fret size. These are slightly shorter than full Jumbo frets, so you'll still feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. However, they interfere less with your fretting hand than medium-size frets. This is a good size if you like easy-to-press frets, but would still like to feel a bit of the fretboard when playing.

    Final Playability Scores

    Strandberg Boden Fusion NX 6 Amber Yellow
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
    Chord Playability 75
    Solo Playability 80
    Playability 77
    Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
    Chord Playability 60
    Solo Playability 70
    Playability 68