Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst
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Solar Guitars
A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
616764
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst
Category:
Fanfret Guitars
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A1.6FDPB-FF is a seriously impressive instrument for the money. The fan fret design really opens up the sonic possibilities, and the roasted maple neck feels fantastic. It's a great choice for players who want a modern, versatile sound with a touch of visual flair, especially those venturing into progressive rock or metal.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars A1.6FDPB-FF Flame Purple Burst
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple
- Set 3-piece neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Neck profile: C Solar
- Fluorescent Luminlay Dot side markers and Solar logo fingerboard inlay in the 12th fret
- Multiscale scale length: 629 - 660 mm (24.75" - 26")
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- PPS nut
- 24 Stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2 Solar-FF Humbucker (neck and bridge)
- Controls: Volume and tone
- 5-way switch
- Hipshot bridge
- Solar locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .011 - .052
- Colour: Flame Deep Purple Burst matt
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Flamed maple top adds stunning aesthetics and a touch of clarity.
- • Solar-FF humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate, modern tone.
- • Hipshot bridge offers excellent tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • The fan fret design may require a short adjustment period for some players.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a heavier overall instrument.
- • The single tone control limits tonal shaping versatility.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Solar-FF Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 - 660 mm (24.75in - 26in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel
Bridge
Hipshot
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs - based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The varying scale lengths can feel unusual initially, but it allows for improved string tension consistency and a wider range of tunings.
They hold their own remarkably well – expect a high-output, articulate sound with good clarity and a modern edge, similar to some Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio models.
The 'C Solar' profile is generally considered medium-thin and comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel slightly wider than some players are used to.
