Solar Guitars GC1.6NC

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Solar Guitars GC1.6NC

Solar Guitars

GC1.6NC

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Product Info

Article Number: 553961
Model: GC1.6NC
Price: $1,428.90

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The GC1.6NC is a serious contender for players craving a modern, high-performance guitar with a killer aesthetic. Darkthrone’s Nocturno Culto clearly influenced the aggressive voicing and overall vibe—it’s built for heavier music, but still versatile enough for rock. If you're looking for a guitar that looks and sounds the part without being overly premium-priced, this is an excellent choice.

Product Description

  • Solar Guitars GC1.6NC FTB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Nocturno Culto (Darkthrone) Signature Model
  • Body: Alder
  • Set-in neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Neck profile: C
  • White body binding
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Solar-Logo fretboard inlay in the 12th fret
  • PPS nut
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale length: 629 mm
  • 24 Stainless steel Super Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan SH6 humbuckers
  • 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • Solar 18: 1 locking machine heads
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Flamed Tobacco Burst Gloss
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
  • • Seymour Duncan SH6 pickups provide aggressive high-output rock and metal sounds
  • • Ebony fretboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and note clarity
  • • TonePros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and provides a refined aesthetic
CONS
  • • The flamed maple top, while visually appealing, adds to the guitar's weight
  • • The C-shaped neck profile might not suit players preferring a thinner or more vintage feel
  • • The 3-way pickup selector limits tonal versatility compared to coil-splitting options

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Key Features

Body Material Alder with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan SH6 Humbuckers
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 24 Stainless Steel Super Jumbo
Bridge TonePros Locking TOM Bridge
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ebony is denser and smoother than rosewood, providing a faster, slicker feel and enhanced note definition, which some players prefer for shredding or intricate playing.
A high-gain amp with a tight low-end and articulate high-end will really let the SH6 pickups shine, allowing for a full range of aggressive tones.
The C-shaped profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly narrower than ideal; a visit to a local store to try it out is recommended.

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