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Solar Guitars S1.6PP

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Solar Guitars S1.6PP

Solar Guitars

S1.6PP

4.3 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 474602
Brand: Solar Guitars
Model: S1.6PP
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $1,428.90

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The S1.6PP is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, high-performance instrument without the premium-priced tag. That Evertune system is a game-changer for live performance, and the Duncan Solar pickups deliver a versatile range of tones from searing leads to chunky rhythms. It's perfect for rock, metal, and players who demand stability and a refined feel.

Product Description

  • Solar Guitars S1.6PP
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany with poplar burl veneer
  • 5-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple/Jatoba
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
  • 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Pickup: 2 Duncan Solar Humbucker (birdge and neck)
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 5-Way switch
  • Evertune F-type bridge
  • Solar 18: 1 locking machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: Black Smith Nano Carbon Coated .009 - .046
  • Colour: Poplar Purple Burst Matte (PP)
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain, a truly resonant foundation.
  • • Jatoba neck adds stiffness and snap to the comfortable C profile.
  • • Duncan Solar humbuckers deliver high-output, articulate tones across genres.
  • • Evertune bridge guarantees exceptional tuning stability, gig-ready performance.
CONS
  • • Mahogany build contributes to a potentially heavier feel for some players.
  • • Ebony fingerboard can be unforgiving for players with sensitive fingers.
  • • Poplar burl veneer, while beautiful, is susceptible to scratches and wear.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Poplar Burl Veneer
Neck Material Maple/Jatoba
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Duncan Solar Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Evertune F-type
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It eliminates tremolo functionality entirely; the bridge is fixed and provides a more direct transfer of string vibration, leading to a tighter, more responsive feel and enhanced sustain.
Yes, it’s a softer wood and requires careful handling; a clear coat helps, but it's still more delicate than a solid color finish.
Jatoba is harder and denser, offering a snappier feel and a slightly brighter, more articulate tone compared to rosewood, while feeling different than the smoother maple.

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