Strandberg and Jamstik partner on a headless electric guitar with MIDI functionality
In one of the most innovative new offerings to be revealed at NAMM 2026, Strandberg has partnered with Jamstik for a new MIDI technology-infused headless electric guitar.
The Strandberg x Jamstik Chameleon MIDI Guitar is essentially a traditional analogue electric guitar (well, ‘traditional’ might be a stretch – it is Strandberg, after all) with MIDI functionality. The instrument aims to empower guitarists not only in playing, but in composing, producing, transcribing and other areas of modern digital music creation.
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Via its onboard MIDI functionality, the Chameleon MIDI Guitar allows players to control software instruments, hardware synthesizers, as well as other digital production tools.
In terms of connectivity, the guitar features a USB-C input for direct computer and DAW integration, TRS-MIDI for controlling hardware synths without a computer, and even Bluetooth functionality for wireless configuration and real-time setting adjustments via mobile devices.
“By embedding our MIDI technology into Strandberg’s guitars, we’ve built an instrument that supports modern creative workflows while still feeling unmistakably like a world-class guitar,” said Jonathan Keller, Senior Engineer at Jamstik.
“Strandberg’s craftsmanship and ergonomics gave us the ideal foundation to make MIDI feel expressive, musical, and completely natural to play.”
Credit: Strandberg
Aesthetics include a “chameleon-style” finish which subtly shifts between purple, green and graphite tones depending on the lighting.
“Strandberg guitars are designed to remove friction between the player and their ideas,” says Ola Strandberg, Founder and Creative Lead at Strandberg Guitars.
“This collaboration with Jamstik extends that philosophy into the digital domain, giving players new creative possibilities.”
Each guitar includes access to Jamstik Creator, Jamstik’s companion software for configuring MIDI behaviour, sensitivity, tuning options and performance settings.
The Strandberg x Jamstik Chameleon MIDI Guitar is priced at $2,199/£1,799, and is available now as a limited pre-order via Jamstik and Strandberg. The first batch is scheduled to ship early spring 2026.
If you’re heading to NAMM 2026, you can also visit Strandberg at Booth #5414 and Jamstik at Booth #9907.
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