Solar Guitars

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“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

A Chapman baritone guitar on a wooden floor

Best metal guitars 2024: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget

By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 January 24

From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more

“The same detailed craftwork and design that is at the heart of Solar Guitars”: Ola Englund changes the metal guitar game with ultra-affordable 'S by Solar' brand – and prices start from just $219

By Matt Owen published 17 November 23

17 models across 6 body shape categories have been introduced, with not one of them weighing above $349

Eluveitie’s Jonas Wolf has a “lean and mean” signature Solar Type V – it’s called the Wolfmaster, has a kill switch, and a headstock to take your eye out

By Jonathan Horsley published 11 September 23

A workhorse in wolf’s clothing, this Type V is not playing around

Solar’s Chop Shop aims to create guitars that have “never been seen before” – and its flagship Blitz models were etched with 1000 volts of electricity

By Matt Owen published 14 July 23

“Truly violent finish processes” are the order of business for Solar's Catalonia-based custom shop, which has opened its doors with two absurdly gnarly builds

Solar Guitars AC6BR RAW European Master Series

Solar’s AC6BR Raw promises “the best of what can be put into an electric guitar”

By Matt Parker published 27 March 23

Ola Englund’s latest European Master build is packed with high-end components and features a beautifully-carved swamp ash body

Solar adds four mid-priced models to Dimebag Darrell-inspired Type-X electric guitar lineup

By Jackson Maxwell published 17 February 23

The shred-ready models each feature stainless steel frets, a pair of Duncan Solar humbuckers, and – in all but one case – a tone knob with push/pull coil-splitting capabilities

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 introduces two new Type S models in eye-popping colors

By Richard Bienstock last updated 28 October 22

Poplar purple burst and flame trans blue matte finishes headline a host of impressive features

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

Marzi Montazeri with his new Solar Guitars seven-string signature model

Solar Guitars unveils striking new 7-string signature model for Heavy As Texas guitarist Marzi Montazeri

By Sam Roche last updated 28 October 22

The eye-catching Type E sports a pair of hot-wound Duncan Solar Alnico VIIIs. “These guys really sing,” the former Phil Anselmo riff maestro says

Solar Guitars announce signature bass for The Haunted’s Jonas Björler

By Nick Wells published 27 October 22

The latest signature model from Solar Guitars promises powerful metal tones and effortless pose potential

Solar Guitars partners with Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto for a metal-ready signature model, the GC1.6NC

By Sam Roche published 14 October 22

Specs include high-output Seymour Duncan SH6 Distortion humbuckers and glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side fret markers

Solar Guitars partners with Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and Down for an exceptionally minimalist signature model, the E1.6KW

By Sam Roche published 7 October 22

A no-frills single-pickup configuration featuring a lone EMG 81 in the bridge position heads up the guitar's spec sheet

Solar Guitars expands its roasted maple necks and fanned fret options in latest 11-strong drop

By Matt Owen published 2 September 22

A handful of fresh gloss and matte colorways have also been introduced

Solar Guitars A1.6FRCAR and A1.7FRON Sustainiac

Solar Guitars debuts first Sustainiac-equipped six- and seven-string A1 models

By Matt Parker published 15 June 22

A1.6FRCAR and A1.7FRON now available with Sustainiac Stealth Pro pickups

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

Solar bolsters its baritone lineup with three stealthy six-strings

By Matt Owen published 29 March 22

A choice of Fishman Fluence Modern or Duncan Solar humbuckers, versatile switching systems and a duo of dashing finishes headline the brand's latest baritone drop