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Solar channels Dimebag Darrell with first high-end X Series electric guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
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
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
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
The Machine Head man discussed his adventures touring with the metal legend with Ola Englund

Why guitar companies owned by pro players are on the rise: 5 influential guitarists share their stories
By Matt Owen published
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
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
“It turns your guitar playing into fart-playing!”

Solar Guitars expands its range of Tele-inspired guitars with eye-catching 6- and 7-string T2 models
By Matt Owen published
The radical reimagining of the traditional body shape is now available in a range of new colorways and hardware appointments
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