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Solar Guitars Announces New 2022 Models

Solar Guitars Announces New 2022 Models

Solar Guitars launches 5 new models featuring Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers.


SB1.6AFRFM: 1199 $/€ suggested street pricing. Flamed Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type SB – mahogany body with flamed maple veneer – 5 piece maple / jatoba bolt–on neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 25,5” scale – 24 stainless steel frets – Luminlay side dots – Solar 18:1 locking tuners – EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 5 way blade switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – gold hardware.

See and hear the SB1.6AFRFM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oY_bN2TTX0

T1.7 VINTER: 1399 $/€ suggested street pricing. Vinter (Pearl White Matte) finish.

7 string Type T – alder body – 3 piece maple set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 26,5” scale – 24 stainless steel frets – Luminlay side dots – Solar 18:1 locking tuners – EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 5 way blade switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – chrome hardware.

See video of the T1.7 VINTER here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTn1vu2Mc3c

T1.6 VINTER: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Vinter (Pearl White Matte) finish.

6 string Type T – alder body – 3 piece maple set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 25,5” scale – 24 stainless steel frets – Luminlay side dots – Solar 18:1 locking tuners – EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 5 way blade switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – chrome hardware.

See video of the T1.6 VINTER here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEImMuqvih4

GC1.6AFAB: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Flamed Amber Burst Gloss finish.

6 string Type GC – Mahogany body – 3 piece mahogany set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 24,75” scale – 24 stainless steel frets – Luminlay side dots – Solar 18:1 locking tuners – EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 3 way toggle switch – 2 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – gold hardware.

See and hear the GC1.6AFAB here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsV3_P-u8hg

AB1.6TBS: 1099 $/€ suggested street pricing. Tri Tone Burst Matte finish.

6 string Type AB – alder body – 3 piece roasted maple set neck (thin C profile) with roasted EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 5 way blade switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – black hardware.

All new models are available for immediate purchase from the Solar Guitars web-store: www.solar-guitars.com, and selected dealers.

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Stretching the boundaries of reverb’s realm through dynamic and pitch control.

Nice core reverb sounds. Invites cool compositional and arrangement directions. High quality.

If you lack patience, it will be hard to unlock its coolest secrets.

$329

Gamechanger Audio Auto Reverb
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