Periphery’s Jake Bowen Joins Strandberg Guitars as Signature Artist

Periphery's Jake Bowen - Strandberg Signature Artist

Longtime Periphery guitarist, producer, and composer becomes the latest artist to join Strandberg’s signature roster.

Stockholm, Sweden - Strandberg Guitars is proud to welcome Jake Bowen, longtime guitarist, producer, and composer with progressive metal pioneers Periphery, as the newest signature artist to join the Strandberg roster.

A core creative force behind Periphery’s forward-thinking sound, Bowen has helped shape modern progressive metal through a rare combination of technical precision, production fluency, and atmospheric composition. Across eight full-length studio albums, including 2026’s A Pale White Dot, his work has pushed the boundaries of heavy music while bridging the worlds of guitar performance, electronic production, and sound design.

“A great guitar should be inspiring the moment you pick it up - they almost beckon you from across the room to play them, and when I picked up a Strandberg for the first time I knew it was going to be special,” said Jake Bowen. “As a guitarist for 34 years, I’ve had a lot of time to discover what works in the studio and on the road. Strandberg guitars offer a lightweight, ergonomic solution without giving up tone, playability, and most importantly that instant source of inspiration.”

The partnership marks a natural alignment between Bowen’s creative requirements and Strandberg’s design philosophy: ergonomic instruments built for modern players who move fluidly between stage, studio, and composition.

Bowen’s musical path began at an early age, with instruments always within reach and a family that encouraged his creative curiosity. After playing in local bands and immersing himself in progressive music, he found inspiration in artists such as Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Meshuggah, and SikTh - Influences that helped shape his search for a more forward-thinking sound.

That search eventually led him to Misha Mansoor and the early formation of what would become Periphery. Since joining the band, Bowen has become a central part of Periphery’s evolution, contributing to a sound that has influenced a generation of progressive metal players. With complex rhythmic language, expansive production, and a willingness to experiment beyond genre conventions, Periphery helped bring the “djent” movement to a global audience while continuing to evolve with each release.

Bowen has already incorporated a wide range of Strandberg instruments into his live and studio work, spanning 6-, 7-, and 8-string models. Strandberg and Bowen are now working together on future artist-driven projects, with more details to be announced.