Sant Gregori, Spain (September 26, 2018) -- Solar Guitars, the brand created by Ola Englund who’s recognized as a member of notable Swedish metal groups The Haunted and Feared, is very proud to announce the addition of the all new Poplar Burl LTD series of guitars.
In an effort to continue offering the best possible instruments to end users, Solar Guitars has launched a new LTD series including two new features largely demanded by worldwide end users: stainless steel frets and neck-through construction.
The models feature a 5-piece maple/jatoba neck and mahogany body with poplar burl top, Duncan Solar Alnico V pickups and locking tuners, and a gig bag.
Two models feature a Hipshot fixed bridge, while the two other models feature an EverTune bridge.
S1.6BLBM LTD: 999 $/€ suggested street pricing. Blue Burst Matte finish.
S1.6ETLBM LTD: 1199 $/€ suggested street pricing. Lime Burst Matte finish.
S1.6ETPBM LTD: 1199 $/€ suggested street pricing. Poplar Burst Matte finish.
S1.6SBM LTD: 999 $/€ suggested street pricing. Solar Burst Matte finish.
All four instruments are immediately available from the Solar Guitars web-store: www.solar-guitars.com, and selected dealers.
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Sterling Vermin RAT
The Sterling Vermin was born from a desire for something different — something refined, with the soul of a traditional RAT pedal, but with a voice all its own.
Built in small batches and hand-soldered in ACT’s Jackson, Missouri headquarters, the Sterling Vermin is a work of pure beauty that honors the brand legacy while taking a bold step forward for creativity.
The Sterling Vermin features the LM741 Op-Amp and a pair of selectable clipping diodes. Players can toggle between the traditional RAT silicon diode configuration for a punchy, mid-range bite, or the BAT41 option for a smoother, more balanced response. The result is a pedal that’s equally at home delivering snarling distortion or articulate, low-gain overdrive, with a wide, usable tonal range throughout the entire gain spectrum.
The pedal also features CTS pots and oversized knobs for even, responsive control that affords a satisfying smoothness to the rotation, with just the right amount of tension. Additionally, the polished stainless-steel enclosure with laser-annealed graphics showcases the merging of the pedal’s vintage flavor and striking design.
From low-gain tones reminiscent of a Klon or Bluesbreaker, to high-gain settings that flirt with Big Muff territory — yet stay tight and controlled — the Sterling Vermin is a masterclass in dynamic distortion. With premium components, deliberate design and a focus on feel, the Sterling Vermin is more than a pedal, it’s a new chapter for RAT.
Shubb C8b Partial Capo for Drop-D Tuning - Brass
The C8 covers five of the six strings, leaving either the low E or high E string open, depending on how it's positioned.
- Standard setup: Placed on the 2nd fret while leaving the low E string open, it simulates Drop D-style sounds—except you're still in standard tuning (key of E). You get that big, droning bass feel without retuning.
- Reverse setup: Flipping the capo allows the high E string to ring, giving you shimmering drones and new melodic options across familiar chord shapes.
- A flexible tool that lets you simulate alternate tunings and create rich sonic textures—all while keeping your guitar in standard tuning.
Shubb C7b Partial Capo for DADGAD Tuning - Brass
The C7 covers three of the six strings—either D, G, and B or A, D, and G—depending on how it's flipped.
- Typical setup (D, G, B): Creates an open A chord shape at the 2nd fret without needing your fingers. This frees you up for new voicings and droning notes in the key of A.
- Reversed setup (A, D, G): Gets you close to a DADGAD-style tuning vibe, but still keeps you in standard tuning—great for modal, spacious textures often found in folk or cinematic guitar parts.
Use it alone or stack it with the C8 for wild, layered effects and truly out-of-the-box inspiration.
