Solar Guitars A1.61FR Assassin
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Solar Guitars
A1.61FR Assassin
Product Info
Article Number:
599523
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
A1.61FR Assassin
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A1.61FR Assassin is a serious contender for modern metal and progressive players. The neck-thru design and Nazgul pickup combination deliver a powerful, focused sound with excellent sustain. It’s a premium-priced instrument that offers a lot of bang for your buck in terms of components and playability.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars A1.61FR Assassin
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Neck-thru-body neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Fluorescent Luminlay side markers (dots)
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Locking nut
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickup: red Seymour Duncan USA Nazgul humbucker (bridge)
- Volume control
- GOTOH GE1996T tremolo
- 33 mm long brass sustain block
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
- Black hardware
- Original strings: .009 - .046
- Colour: Carbon Matte
PROS
- • Seymour Duncan Nazgul delivers aggressive high-output, modern metal tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and a slick, fast playing experience.
- • Neck-thru design provides excellent sustain and a comfortable, smooth transition.
- • GOTOH GE1996T tremolo system is reliable and offers smooth, accurate tuning.
CONS
- • Carbon matte finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires diligent cleaning.
- • Neck-thru design can make neck adjustments slightly more complex for some players.
- • The aggressive Nazgul pickup might limit versatility for cleaner, vintage tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan USA Nazgul humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Super Jumbo stainless steel
Bridge
GOTOH GE1996T tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - typical for a neck-thru guitar with hardware
Similar Products
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a comfortable, modern 'C' – not too thin or flat, offering a good balance for fast playing and comfortable chording.
The GOTOH trem is surprisingly stable; however, proper setup and string changes are essential for optimal performance and tuning stability.
A high-gain amplifier with a tight low end and articulate high frequencies will really allow the Nazgul pickup to shine, but a versatile amp will let you explore other tones.
