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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple vs Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Specs Comparison
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
General
Brand: Strandberg Music Man
Year: 2021 2019
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 7 7
Made in: Indonesia United States
Series: Boden Standard John Petrucci
Colors: Purple, Natural, Grey Blue, Green, Brown, Red
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: American Basswood Alder Wings, Mahogany & Flame Maple through neck
Bridge: Strandberg EGS Rev 7 fixed & string locks Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Neck-Through
Tuners: At bridge Schaller M6-IND locking
Fretboard: Maple Ebony
Neck Material: Maple Mahogany & Flame Maple
Decoration: Offset Luminlay Dots Atlante Majesty Inlays
Scale Size: 26.25" to 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: EndurNeck John Petrucci
Thickness: 1st Fret: 1.2'' (30.5mm) - 12th Fret: 1.1'' (27.9mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 20" 17"
Nut: Locking Compensated
Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'') 47.6mm (1.875'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Strandberg custom OEM bridge 7-string soapbar bridge humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Strandberg custom OEM 7-string soapbar neck humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) DiMarzio Rainmaker (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 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No No
Hardware Color: Black Chrome
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Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace's switch options

Reasons to Get
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple over Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

Release Year
2021 vs 2019
From a more recent year
Scale Length
26.25" to 25.5" vs 25.5"
Less fret buzz with less string stiffness
Neck Profile
EndurNeck vs John Petrucci
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs Multiple
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Nut Width
1.65'' (41.9mm) vs 1.875'' (47.6mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Luminescent Sidedots
Yes vs None
Assists you when playing in dark environments
Bridge
Fixed vs Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Fretboard Radius
20'' (508mm) vs 17'' (431.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
72 vs 64
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace over Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple

Country of Manufacturing
United States vs Indonesia
Built with higher quality standards
Scale Length
25.5" vs 26.25" to 25.5"
Easier to adapt to
Neck Profile
John Petrucci vs EndurNeck
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Pickup Mods
Multiple vs Coil Split
Neck Joint
Neck-Through vs Bolt-On
Stronger neck and easier access to upper frets
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Nut Width
1.875'' (47.6mm) vs 1.65'' (41.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Tremolo vs Fixed
Simple vibratos without too much maintenance
Fretboard Radius
17'' (431.8mm) vs 20'' (508mm)
Easier to play chords without muting strings

Other Key Differences
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple vs Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

Bridge Pickup
Strandberg custom OEM bridge 7-string soapbar bridge humbucker vs DiMarzio Dreamcatcher
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Strandberg custom OEM 7-string soapbar neck humbucker vs DiMarzio Rainmaker
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Basswood vs Flame Maple
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Maple vs Mahogany
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Maple vs Ebony
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
Headless vs 4-3
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Locking vs Compensated
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple vs Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

Strings
7
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Number of Frets
24
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Decorative Top
Flame Maple vs Quilt Maple
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Top Pickup Brand

Common Weaknesses

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

Price History Comparison

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    Hand Size Comfortability

    After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both favor small hands .

    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace:
    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 Standard NX 7 Purple
    • Comfortable shape
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Tall frets
    • Narrow nut
    • Comfortable neck
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Short scale
    • Locking tuners

    New Player Friendliness

    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
    • 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 Standard NX 7 Purple

    Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
    Maple
    Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
    Basswood

    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.

    Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

    Woods Used in the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

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

    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.

    This wood has beautiful patterns only found in specific types of maple.

    Winner: Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace.

    Pickup Configuration

    Both pickup configurations are HH. 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.

    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: Tie.

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple gives you 5 switch options while the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace gives you 3. This means that the Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple 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 Standard NX 7 Purple 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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace 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 Standard NX 7 Purple.

    Final Sound Quality Scores

    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple
    Pickups 85
    Sustain 75
    Versatility 82
    Tuning Stability 85
    Sound 82
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
    Pickups 85
    Sustain 65
    Versatility 81
    Tuning Stability 75
    Sound 77

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple compares to the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace.

    Country of Origin

    The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple is built in Indonesia while the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace is made in United States.

    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.

    The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. A guitar made in this country is supposed to have world-class quality control. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. Of course, that comes at a price.

    Winner: Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple 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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace comes with a Compensated nut. Each hole where the string sits at the nut is cut at a different distance from the bridge, which compensates for the different amount of tension that each string is subject to. This fixes most intonation issues across the fretboard, so it gives great tuning stability.

    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.

    Both in this comparison come with 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: Tie.

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple's brige 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.

    On the other hand, the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace's 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.

    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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace 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 Standard NX 7 Purple has a locking nut, so it should have even better tune stability and doesn't need locking tuners.

    Winner: Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace.

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple 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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace comes with Neck-Through neck joint. This neck is a lot more resistant and lets builders give the neck joint a more comfortable shape for soloing at the upper frets. The disadvantage is that they're more expensive and that if you damage your neck, you can't simply replace it like with bolt-on necks.

    Winner: Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace.

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

    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Coil Split, Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    Final Build Quality Scores

    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple
    Quality of materials 65
    Features 65
    Quality Control 80
    Build Quality 70
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
    Quality of materials 80
    Features 80
    Quality Control 100
    Build Quality 87

    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 Standard NX 7 Purple Nut Width
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple Nut Width
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Nut Width
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Nut Width

    The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace has the wider nut with 47.6mm (1.875'') vs 41.9mm (1.65''). This is a 5.7mm (0.225'') difference

    This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace, 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 Standard NX 7 Purple's Scale Length
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple's Scale Length
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace's Scale Length
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace'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 Standard NX 7 Purple features a multi-scale of 26.25" to 25.5" while the Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace 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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace'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 Standard NX 7 Purple Neck Profile
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple's neck profile
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Neck Profile
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace'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 Standard NX 7 Purple 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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace, 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 Standard NX 7 Purple Fingerboard Radius
    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple's Fingerboard radius
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace Fingerboard Radius
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace'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 Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple'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 Standard NX 7 Purple.

    Fret Size

    Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple and Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace 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 Standard NX 7 Purple
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
    Chord Playability 75
    Solo Playability 80
    Playability 78
    Music Man Majesty 7 Hydrospace
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
    Chord Playability 60
    Solo Playability 90
    Playability 73