Solar Guitars GC1.6GK
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Solar Guitars
GC1.6GK
Product Info
Article Number:
598845
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
GC1.6GK
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GC1.6GK is a serious contender for players wanting a premium feel and versatile tones. George Kapa’s input shines through in the comfortable neck profile and powerful pickup combination, making it ideal for rock, metal, and progressive players who appreciate a warm, resonant foundation.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars GC1.6GK
- Electric Guitar
- Developed in collaboration with the Greek guitarist George Kapa (Six For Nine)
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- PPS nut
- Neck profile: C
- White binding
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 1 Seymour Duncan SH16 Custom Hybrid (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan SHPR 1N P-Rails (neck) humbucker
- 2 Voluem controls
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Tonepros Tom bridge with stop tailpiece
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .011 - .052
- Colour: Greek Goddess Racing Stripes
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • Seymour Duncan pickups offer versatile, high-output performance across genres.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and note clarity.
- • TonePros bridge enhances tuning stability and offers a refined aesthetic.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • The 24.75” scale may feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict tonal versatility compared to some competitors.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SH16 Custom Hybrid & SHPR 1N P-Rails
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
TonePros Tom Bridge with Stop Tailpiece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P-Rails offers a wide range of tones, from classic humbucker warmth to brighter, single-coil clarity, greatly expanding its sonic palette.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some prefer for larger hands.
The TonePros bridge provides significantly improved tuning stability and sustain compared to basic hardware, justifying its inclusion at this price point.
