Solar Guitars S1.6PP
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Solar Guitars
S1.6PP
Product Info
Article Number:
474602
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
S1.6PP
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
