Best Solar Guitars Heavy Guitars 2026
Premium Solar Guitars heavy guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars X2.6ROP+
Metal
Death Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Designed for high-gain amplifiers
- • Extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Often heavier than standard guitars
- • May be too aggressive for other genres
Solar Guitars X2.6ROP+Electric GuitarBody: SungkaiSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck Shape: C ShapeFingerboard...
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563757
$1,044
#2
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4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars VAR1.6FRGN
Progressive
Djent
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for palm muting
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Solid construction for heavy playing
✗ CONS
- • Complex electronics in some models
- • Requires high-gain amplification
Solar Guitars VAR1.6FRGNElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo fingerboard inlay in the...
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4.7/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616777
$1,539
#3
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars A1.61FR Assassin
Hard Rock
Metal
Death Metal
Key Feature:
• High-output pickups for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Designed for high-gain amplifiers
- • Great for palm muting
✗ CONS
- • Limited clean tone versatility
- • Often heavier than standard guitars
Solar Guitars A1.61FR AssassinElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo...
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599523
$1,319
#4
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5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars A1.6FR SVART+
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...
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5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588859
$1,319
#5
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4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars X1.6Coroner
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
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars X1.6C
Progressive
Djent
Metal
Key Feature:
• High-output pickups for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Solid construction for heavy playing
- • High-output pickups for distortion
✗ CONS
- • Limited clean tone versatility
- • Often heavier than standard guitars
Solar Guitars X1.6CElectric GuitarBody: AlderSet-through neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyPPS nutScale length: 629 mm22...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 561516
$1,209
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars AB1.6FRMNS Sustainiac+
Metal
Hard Rock
Metalcore
Key Feature:
• High-output pickups for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Great for palm muting
- • High-output pickups for distortion
✗ CONS
- • May be too aggressive for other genres
- • Limited clean tone versatility
Solar Guitars AB1.6FRMNS Sustainiac+Electric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...
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4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605372
$1,429
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars X1.6FRPN Canibalismo+
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...
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4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588940
$1,429
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars V1.6AAN
Progressive
Djent
Metalcore
Key Feature:
• Great for palm muting
✓ PROS
- • High-output pickups for distortion
- • Extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Often heavier than standard guitars
- • May be too aggressive for other genres
Solar Guitars V1.6AANElectric GuitarBody: AlderGlued-in neck: MapleFretboard: EbonyNeck profile: CFretboard radius: 350...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 538126
$1,539
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars V2.6Canibalismo+
Hard Rock
Metal
Metalcore
Key Feature:
• Great for palm muting
✓ PROS
- • High-output pickups for distortion
- • Designed for high-gain amplifiers
✗ CONS
- • Limited clean tone versatility
- • Requires high-gain amplification
Solar Guitars V2.6Canibalismo+Electric GuitarSungkai bodyNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: CNut:...
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4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 544774
$1,099
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars A1.6Silas Canibalismo
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
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars E1.6SVART+
Metal
Progressive
Metalcore
Key Feature:
• High-output pickups for distortion
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Great for palm muting
✗ CONS
- • Limited clean tone versatility
- • Often heavier than standard guitars
Solar Guitars E1.6SVART+Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: CFingerboard...
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576642
$1,429
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars V1.6VW Wolfmaster
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
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars SBR1.6VC+ Vacillator Gloss
Metalcore
Death Metal
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for palm muting
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Solid construction for heavy playing
✗ CONS
- • Requires high-gain amplification
- • Complex electronics in some models
Solar Guitars SBR1.6VC+ Vacillator GlossElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595534
$1,319
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars V1.6MP Wolfmaster
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
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.
