Latest about Ola Englund
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
