Strandberg Jazz Sälen vs Pre-NX Standard — Same Amp, Different Tones

A direct, pickup-by-pickup tone comparison between a Strandberg Jazz Sälen and a Pre-NX Strandberg Standard — recorded through the same amp and settings.

This video covers clean tones across multiple pickup positions, followed by distorted rhythm, lead tones, and jazz chords/melody on the neck pickup. No EQ matching, no level tricks — just a straight listening comparison.

🎸 Guitars:
• Strandberg Standard (Pre-NX)
• Strandberg Jazz Sälen NX

🎛️ Setup:
• Same amp and settings throughout
• Pickup-by-pickup comparison
• Recorded in real time

If you’re considering either of these guitars, or you’re curious how a Jazz Sälen compares to a traditional Strandberg Standard, this should give you a clear reference.

Headphones recommended 🎧

0:00 Intro
0:07 Clean – Standard (Bridge)
0:22 Clean – Jazz Sälen (Bridge)
0:38 Clean – Standard (Selector 2)
0:53 Clean – Jazz Sälen (Selector 2)
1:10 Clean – Standard (Middle)
1:25 Clean – Jazz Sälen (Middle)
1:41 Clean – Standard (Split)
1:57 Clean – Jazz Sälen (Split)
2:12 Clean – Standard (Neck)
2:29 Clean – Jazz Sälen (Neck)
2:45 Distorted – Standard (Bridge)
3:07 Distorted – Jazz Sälen (Bridge)
3:29 Distorted – Standard (Neck)
3:50 Distorted – Jazz Sälen (Neck)
4:11 Lead – Standard (Bridge)
4:14 Lead – Jazz Sälen (Bridge Chords)
4:17 Lead – Standard (Neck)
4:20 Lead – Jazz Sälen (Bridge Chords)
4:24 Jazz Chords – Standard (Neck)
4:33 Jazz Chords – Jazz Sälen (Neck)
4:42 Jazz Melody – Standard (Neck)
4:47 Jazz Melody – Jazz Sälen (Neck)
4:52 Final Thoughts

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