Ola Englund news and features

“The metal elements in the finish will give a vintage-looking patina specific to each guitar”: Solar has launched a metal guitar that literally oxidizes depending on how you play it

By Phil Weller published 8 April 24

Thanks to a unique blend of metals, paints and polymers, the Chrome Canibalismo will respond and age to your playing

Ola Englund was in the running to be Pantera guitarist on the ongoing tribute tour

By Matt Owen published 3 July 23

Though the gig ultimately went to Zakk Wylde, the Swedish metaller and Solar Guitars founder was being considered for the spot – and he was told as much by Phil Anselmo

When Zakk Wylde needed a hand with Dimebag Darrell’s guitar parts, where did he turn? To Ola Englund’s YouTube channel, of course

By Nick Bowcott published 20 June 23

The YouTuber and Solar Guitars head honcho reveals what he thinks of the Pantera reunion: “You can be a gatekeeper, but we also need to keep the legacy of Pantera alive”

Solar channels Dimebag Darrell with first high-end X Series electric guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 3 February 23

The Ola Englund-led firm's first up-market six-string features a killswitch, and is powered by "modern and aggressive" custom-wound humbuckers

Solar Guitars unveils the AB2.6 series, bringing bolt-on builds and a choice of fixed, Floyd Rose and EverTune bridges

By Sam Roche published 23 December 22

Comprising six models in total, the drop also offers single and dual humbucker pickup configurations

Solar Guitars enters the effects pedal market for the first time with the Chug distortion pedal

By Matt Owen published 28 October 22

Boldly branded “the ultimate metal preamp pedal”, Solar’s premiere effects pedal features a three-band EQ, versatile high and low frequency controls and a built-in noise gate

Robb Flynn says Dimebag Darrell smashed his guitar but made it up with a personal replacement

By Matt Parker published 30 September 22

The Machine Head man discussed his adventures touring with the metal legend with Ola Englund

Ola Englund, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi, Felix Martin, Rob Chapman

Why guitar companies owned by pro players are on the rise: 5 influential guitarists share their stories

By Matt Owen published 30 May 22

Tosin Abasi, Zakk Wylde, Ola Englund, Rob Chapman and Felix Martin explore their namesake brands, and discuss what artist-led companies mean for the wider industry

Solar unleashes 13 metal-friendly axes in mammoth spring 2022 drop

By Matt Owen published 11 May 22

A range of six- and seven-string models have been treated to an assortment of high-end specs, including Floyd Roses tremolos, Fishman Fluence pickups and gnarly aesthetics

Ola Englund has demoed The Fart Pedal, and the results are as crappy as you'd expect

By Matt Parker published 29 October 21

“It turns your guitar playing into fart-playing!”

Solar Guitars T-Type six- and seven-string guitars

Solar Guitars expands its range of Tele-inspired guitars with eye-catching 6- and 7-string T2 models

By Matt Owen published 23 June 21

The radical reimagining of the traditional body shape is now available in a range of new colorways and hardware appointments

Solar Guitars announces eye-popping Lime Burst additions to its Type V and Type E lines

By Sam Roche published 9 October 20

The all-new V1.6FRLB and E1.6FRLB feature strikingly finished flame veneers

Solar has unveiled the Artist BOP Series of electric guitars

Solar Guitars unveils none-more-black Artist BOP Series

By Richard Bienstock published 25 September 20

Six-string, seven-string and V-shaped models sport sleek open-pore finishes

Solar Guitars GC1.6 Killertone and E1.6 Priestess

Solar Guitars announces two new chug-worthy signature electrics - the GC1.6 Killertone and E1.6 Priestess

By Sam Roche published 11 September 20

The guitars are designed in collaboration with Martyred's Jason Frankhouser and Exhorder's Marzi Montazeri, respectively

Solar Guitars debuts Ola Englund's outrageously well-spec'd Artist Limited Edition range

By Richard Bienstock published 8 November 19

Double-cuts and Vs boast swamp ash bodies, Duncan Solar pickups, EverTune bridges and more

Solar Guitars Announces New Single-Cut Models

By Richard Bienstock published 16 May 19

Type G line boasts flat top and carved top designs, set necks, other premium features.

Solar Guitars Unveils New Six- and Seven-String Models

By Richard Bienstock published 10 April 19

Features include Duncan Solar pickups, EverTune and Floyd Rose bridges and more.

Solar Guitars Announces New V1.6FRC, S1.6FRFBR Models

By Guitar World Staff published 12 March 19

Ola Englund's brand bolsters its V and S series with new models.

Ola Englund Shares New Instrumental Track, “Pizza Hawaii”

By Richard Bienstock published 6 February 19

The Haunted and Feared guitarist will release his debut solo album later this year.

15 of the World's Greatest Seven- and Eight-String Guitarists

By Damian Fanelli, Alan Di Perna and Peter Hodgson published 26 September 18

15 names that are a testament to the myriad ways in which the seven- and eight-string guitar has evolved over the years.`