Solar Guitars S1.7C+
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Solar Guitars
S1.7C+
Product Info
Article Number:
576473
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
S1.7C+
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The S1.7C+ is a seriously impressive 7-string, offering a modern voice and fantastic stability thanks to the Evertune. It’s a great choice for progressive metal players or anyone wanting a versatile, high-performance instrument without the ultra-premium price tag. The build quality is excellent, and it’s surprisingly comfortable to play.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars E1
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- 5-Piece nset-in neck: Maple/Jatoba
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Profile: "C" Shape
- Solar Logo in the 12th fret
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm (15.74")
- Scale: 673 mm (26.5")
- Nut: PPS
- White binding
- 24 Super Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Bridge) and Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Neck)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Evertune F-Type bridge
- Black hardware
- Solar Locking Type Machine Heads: 18:1
- Strings: Black Smith 0962 Nano Carbon Coated
- Colour: Carbon Matte
PROS
- • Duncan Solar+ pickups deliver a modern, high-output, articulate tone.
- • Evertune bridge provides exceptional tuning stability, a huge plus for 7-string.
- • Maple/Jatoba neck construction offers excellent stiffness and a responsive feel.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and a tight low-end response.
CONS
- • Alder body, while resonant, can make the guitar feel slightly top-heavy.
- • PPS nut, while functional, isn't as premium feeling as bone or graphite.
- • The longer scale length might feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with 5-piece Maple/Jatoba center block
Neck Material
Maple/Jatoba
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Bridge & Neck)
Scale Length
673 mm (26.5")
Frets
24 Super Jumbo
Bridge
Evertune F-Type
Weight
4.2 kg (9.2 lbs) - Estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's incredibly intuitive; the tension feels consistent, and you can bend notes without worrying about tuning drift, but it does introduce a slight stiffness to vibrato.
Absolutely. While they excel in high-gain situations, they’re surprisingly versatile – clean tones are clear and articulate, and they handle blues/rock well with some gain.
Jatoba adds a brighter, snappier character to the maple neck, contributing to a more responsive and dynamic feel under your fingers compared to a straight maple neck.
