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Solar Guitars Announce Antique Aged Natural Series

Solar Guitars Announce Antique Aged Natural Series

Solar Guitars launches ten new models featuring antique aged natural finish and black hardware, coupled with Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups.


A1.8AAN: 1499 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

8 string Type A – alder body – 3 piece maple set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 27” 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 – black hardware.

 A1.7AAN: 1399 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish

7 string Type A – 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 – black hardware.

A1.6AAN-27: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type A baritone – alder body – 3 piece maple set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 27” 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 – black hardware.

A1.6AAN: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type A – 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 – black hardware.

A1.6FRAAN: 1199 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type A – 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 – Floyd Rose 1000 bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 5 way blade switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – black hardware.

GC1.7AAN: 1399 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

7 string Type GC – 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 – 2 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – black hardware.

GC1.6AAN: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type GC – alder body – 3 piece maple 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 – 5 way blade switch – 2 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – black hardware.

V1.7AAN: 1399 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

7 string Type V – 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 – black hardware - includes gigbag.

V1.6AAN: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish

6 string Type V – 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 – black hardware - includes gigbag.

E1.6AAN: 1299 $/€ suggested street pricing. Antique Natural Matte finish.

6 string Type E – alder body – 3 piece maple set neck (thin C profile) with ebony fingerboard – 24,75” scale - 22 stainless steel frets – Luminlay side dots – Solar 18:1 locking tuners – EverTune bridge – Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups – 3 way toggle switch – 1 volume control, 1 tone with push / pull for voice selection – black hardware – includes gigbag.

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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