Best Solar Guitars Heavy Guitars 2026

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Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Metal For Hard Rock For Progressive For Djent For Metalcore For Death Metal

BRANDS: ESP Jackson Harley Benton Solar Guitars Gibson Schecter Epiphone Kramer Guitars Framus

Solar Guitars X1.6FRPN Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars X1.6FRPN Canibalismo+

by Solar Guitars

Death Metal Hard Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for palm muting

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Requires high-gain amplification
• Often heavier than standard guitars

Solar Guitars X1.6FRPN Canibalismo+Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo fingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588940

$1,429

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Solar Guitars X2.6FRGN+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars X2.6FRGN+

by Solar Guitars

Death Metal Progressive Metalcore

Key Feature:

• Extended range capabilities

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• May be too aggressive for other genres

Solar Guitars X2.6FRGN+Electric GuitarBody: MahoganySet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck Shape: C ShapeFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 563759

$1,319

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Solar Guitars A1.6SVART+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.6SVART+

by Solar Guitars

Death Metal Metal Djent

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars A1.6SVART+Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent Luminlay side markers...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 592542

$1,429

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Solar Guitars V1.6 Canibalismo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars V1.6 Canibalismo

by Solar Guitars

Metal Djent Metalcore

Key Feature:

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Extended range capabilities

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars V1.6 CanibalismoElectric GuitarBody: Swamp ashNeck: MapleFretboard: EbonyNeck profile: CScale: 648 mmNut...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 498706

$1,429

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Solar Guitars A1.6FR SVART+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars A1.6FR SVART+

by Solar Guitars

Djent Metal Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• May be too aggressive for other genres

Solar Guitars A1.6FR SVART+Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent Luminlay side...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 588859

$1,319

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Solar Guitars V1.6FRLB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars V1.6FRLB

by Solar Guitars

Djent Metal Death Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for palm muting

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Solid construction for heavy playing

✗ CONS

• May be too aggressive for other genres
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars V1.6FRLBV-Style Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyFigured maple veneerNeck: MapleFretboard: EbonyNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 504543

$1,319

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Solar Guitars X1.6Coroner - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars X1.6Coroner

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Djent Metal

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Great for palm muting

✗ CONS

• May be too aggressive for other genres
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars X1.6CoronerElectric GuitarCreated in collaboration with Tommy Vetterli (Coroner)Body:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605359

$1,759

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Solar Guitars A1.6Silas Canibalismo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.6Silas Canibalismo

by Solar Guitars

Death Metal Metal Progressive

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• High-output pickups for distortion
• Great for palm muting

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Complex electronics in some models

Solar Guitars A1.6Silas CanibalismoElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent Luminlay Dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 616759

$1,649

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Solar Guitars X1.6SVART+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars X1.6SVART+

by Solar Guitars

Djent Metalcore Progressive

Key Feature:

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Great for palm muting

✗ CONS

• Limited clean tone versatility
• Often heavier than standard guitars

Solar Guitars X1.6SVART+Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: CFingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 576647

$1,264

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Solar Guitars VAR2.6CLN Canibalismo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars VAR2.6CLN Canibalismo

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Death Metal Metal

Key Feature:

• Solid construction for heavy playing

✓ PROS

• Solid construction for heavy playing
• Extended range capabilities

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Limited clean tone versatility

Solar Guitars VAR2.6CLN CanibalismoElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodSolar logo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620812

$1,209

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Solar Guitars V1.8SVART - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars V1.8SVART

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Metalcore Metal

Key Feature:

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✓ PROS

• Designed for high-gain amplifiers
• Extended range capabilities

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars V1.8SVART8-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyGlued-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar Logo in the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 591156

$1,649

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Solar Guitars V1.6VW Wolfmaster - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars V1.6VW Wolfmaster

by Solar Guitars

Djent Metal Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• High-output pickups for distortion

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• High-output pickups for distortion

✗ CONS

• May be too aggressive for other genres
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars V1.6VW WolfmasterElectric GuitarJonas Wolf Signature ModelBody: AlderSet-in neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 576429

$1,429

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Solar Guitars V1.6FR SVART+ Carbon Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars V1.6FR SVART+ Carbon Black

by Solar Guitars

Metalcore Progressive Djent

Key Feature:

• Solid construction for heavy playing

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• Complex electronics in some models

Solar Guitars V1.6FR SVART+ Carbon BlackElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodSolar logo...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 595547

$1,429

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Solar Guitars V1.6MP Wolfmaster - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars V1.6MP Wolfmaster

by Solar Guitars

Metalcore Hard Rock Death Metal

Key Feature:

• Solid construction for heavy playing

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Designed for high-gain amplifiers

✗ CONS

• Complex electronics in some models
• Requires high-gain amplification

Solar Guitars V1.6MP WolfmasterElectric GuitarJonas Wolf Signature modelBody: AlderSet-in neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 576424

$1,649

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Solar Guitars VAR1.6FRVC+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars VAR1.6FRVC+

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Death Metal Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Solid construction for heavy playing

✓ PROS

• Extended range capabilities
• Great for palm muting

✗ CONS

• Often heavier than standard guitars
• Complex electronics in some models

Solar Guitars VAR1.6FRVC+Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo fingerboard inlay in the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616772

$1,539

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How to Choose the Best Heavy Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced heavy guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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