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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

Solar Guitars unveils striking new 7-string signature model for Heavy As Texas guitarist Marzi Montazeri
By Sam Roche last updated
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
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
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
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
A handful of fresh gloss and matte colorways have also been introduced

Solar Guitars debuts first Sustainiac-equipped six- and seven-string A1 models
By Matt Parker published
A1.6FRCAR and A1.7FRON now available with Sustainiac Stealth Pro pickups

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
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