Solar Guitars GC2.6BOP+
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Solar Guitars
GC2.6BOP+
Product Info
Article Number:
598842
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
GC2.6BOP+
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GC2.6BOP+ is a seriously impressive guitar for the price. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and those Duncan Solar Plus pickups offer a modern, powerful sound with the added versatility of series/parallel switching. This is a great choice for players who want a high-quality instrument with a modern edge without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars GC2.6BOP+
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Sungkai
- Set-in neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Graphite nut
- Neck profile: C
- White binding
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Duncan Solar Plus humbuckers (bridge + neck)
- 2 Volume controls with push/pull function for serial / parallel
- 1 tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Tune-O-Matic style bridge with stop tail piece
- Solar 18: 1 machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Matt Black
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and resonance.
- • Duncan Solar Plus pickups deliver a versatile, modern high-output tone.
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and enhances sustain.
- • Push/pull pot allows for series/parallel pickup wiring, expanding tonal options.
CONS
- • Sungkai body, while resonant, might lack the premium feel of mahogany.
- • Matt black finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning.
- • 24.75” scale length isn't ideal for all playing styles or genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Sungkai
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple with Solar logo inlay
Pickups
2 Duncan Solar Plus Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic style with Stop Tail Piece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is kiln-dried to a much lower moisture content, making it incredibly stable and resistant to warping, resulting in a smoother feel and extended lifespan.
It's a relatively slim C profile, comfortable for a wide range of players, but not overly thin like some modern guitars. It offers a good balance between speed and comfort.
They’re designed to be hotter than vintage-style pickups, offering more aggressive drive and sustain, but with a slightly more refined and articulate character than some of the higher-gain options.
