Solar Guitars AB2.5BOP
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Solar Guitars
AB2.5BOP
Product Info
Article Number:
552044
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
AB2.5BOP
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AB2.5BOP is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The combination of swamp ash, a roasted maple board, and those Tesla pickups gives it a really modern, punchy tone with surprising clarity. This is a fantastic option for players looking for a 5-string with a great feel and a versatile sound without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars Solar Guitars AB2.5BOP
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple
- jatoba
- Fretboard: Roasted maple
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.74")
- Fretboard inlays: Solar logo at 12th fret
- Scale length: 889 mm (35")
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Solar Tesla Soapbar
- Controls: Volume
- balance
- bass
- treble
- 2-Band EQ
- Solid bridge
- Black hardware
- Solar 17: 1 machine heads
- Colour: Black Open Pore Matte
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Solar Tesla pickups provide a surprisingly versatile, modern tonal palette.
- • Bolt-on neck construction offers a snappy, responsive feel and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel somewhat weighty, especially for smaller players.
- • The 2-band EQ is basic; more complex tone shaping is limited.
- • Open pore matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may require more care to maintain.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple, Jatoba, Maple (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Solar Tesla Soapbar (2)
Scale Length
889 mm (35 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a modern 'C' shape, slightly flatter than a vintage Fender but not as thin as many Ibanez necks – very comfortable and fast.
They're voiced with a bit of a modern edge, offering a clear, defined low-end and a usable upper-midrange without being overly aggressive.
Absolutely; it contributes to a more immediate, direct response compared to a set-neck, giving the bass a more lively and percussive character.
