Solar Guitars S1.6MS Signature

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Solar Guitars S1.6MS Signature

Solar Guitars

S1.6MS Signature

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 592415
Model: S1.6MS Signature
Price: $1,868.90

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Marcus Siepen's signature Solar is a serious instrument for players wanting a modern, versatile sound with incredible tuning stability. The Evertune system is a game-changer for live performance, and the Fluence pickups deliver a wide range of tones from soaring leads to chunky rhythms. This is a great choice for metal and progressive players looking for a premium-priced, high-performance guitar.

Product Description

  • Solar Guitars S1.6MS Signature
  • Electric Guitar
  • Marcus Siepen (Blind Guardian) Signature Model
  • With Evertune Constant-Tension bridge - fully mechanical system that keeps the guitar in tune
  • Body: Mahagony
  • Top: quilted maple
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fluorescent Luminlay side markers (dots)
  • Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
  • Maple body and fingerboard binding
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • PPS nut
  • 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: 2 Fishman Fluence Modern (bridge and neck) humbuckers
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 5-Way switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
  • Gold hardware
  • Original strings: Black Smith 1052 Nano Carbon Coated
  • Colour: Quilted Green Burst
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain; excellent resonance.
  • • Fishman Fluence pickups offer versatile, modern tones with clarity.
  • • Evertune bridge guarantees rock-solid tuning stability, gig-ready.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier instrument.
  • • Quilted maple top can sometimes mask the mahogany's natural tone.
  • • The C neck profile may not suit players preferring a thinner, faster feel.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Evertune F-Type
Weight Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It truly locks in tuning; even with aggressive playing and string bending, you'll notice a significant improvement in tuning stability compared to traditional bridges.
It can slightly dampen the mahogany’s inherent warmth, but the Fishman pickups compensate well and offer a balanced, modern sound.
Yes, the fluorescent Luminlay dots are quite visible and provide excellent fretboard visibility even in low-light conditions.

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