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EXPLAINED: Solar guitars | Vintage Vibes

The ultimate drop-tuning pedal? Solar Guitars reckons the Chug Capo can outdo DigiTech and Boss

The digital pitch-shifter promises low latency and ultimate tone quality preservation

Guitar World

“I kept seeing outdated business models that didn’t make sense in today’s social media-driven world”: The unstoppable rise of signature guitar companies, as explained by Ola Englund

With more artist products available now than ever before, and an entire movement of brands run and owned by musicians, we investigate theevolution of signature guitar gear with a little help from the Solar Guitars founder

Guitar World

“Full shred combined with maximum chug”: Solar Guitars breaks new personal ground with its latest Assassin Series model – which offers a firm-first fret count of 27

It arrives with a minimalist spec, but those extra few frets could seal the deal for shredders

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“A warning shot to the competition and a reminder that Fender is still very much a force in the amp modeler market”: All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a new digital era for EVH

A landmark update for the Tone Master Pro, a new digital 5150III combo, and a signature capsule for Iron Maiden all landed this week

Guitar World

“I remember when Fender started doing this, I was like, ‘Why would anyone purchase something that’s pre-worn?’” Solar continues its relic awakening with “extremely worn and torn” Relik Series

The brand's flagship Relik model features some premium appointments and a finish that looks like it's been put through the meat grinder

Guitar World

“The most brutal bass ever crafted”: Solar’s new Type-E models look to bring “extreme modern shapes” to the bass guitar world

Ola Englund’s firm has announced an angular new bass shape that looks to introduce a “new standard for metal bass”

Guitar World

“Enhanced features at more affordable prices”: Solar Guitars brings premium metal guitar specs to new $599 lineup

With the addition of locking tuners, Solar's latest models position themselves as “pro instruments at a killer price”

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“The original prototype took a good beating all over the US. If a guitar can pass the test of touring you've got a winner”: Solar Guitars honors heavy metal stalwart Kirk Windstein with a super-spiky signature that pays tribute to New Orleans

The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind

Guitar World

“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

Guitar World

Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars debuts entry-level S by Solar brand to offer metal-friendly shred machines and bass guitars at affordable prices

“We knew we could create an opportunity for lower priced guitars that young people and beginners would appreciate,” says Englund

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“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

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

Guitar World

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

Guitar World

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

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

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