Solar Guitars SBR1.6FRSP Sustainiac+
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Solar Guitars
SBR1.6FRSP Sustainiac+
Product Info
Article Number:
607842
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
SBR1.6FRSP Sustainiac+
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SBR1.6FRSP is a serious instrument for the modern player seeking a versatile, high-performance guitar. The Sustainiac adds a unique dimension for sound design, and the Duncan Solar+ pickup provides a fantastic balance of clarity and aggression. It's a premium-priced option, but the quality and features justify the investment for gigging musicians and dedicated home recordists.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars SBR1.6FRSP Sustainiac+
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Fluorescent Luminlay Dot side markings
- Neck profile: C-Shape
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- PPS nut
- 24 Stainless steel super jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Duncan Solar+ (Plus) humbucker (bridge) and 1 Sustainiac Stealth Pro humbucker (neck)
- 1 Volume control and 1 tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 1 Sustainiac On/Off switch
- 1 Sustainiac octave switch
- 3-Way switch
- Gotoh GE1996T tremolo with 33 mm brass block
- Solar Locking machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: Black Smith 0946 Nano Carbon Coated
- Colour: Silver Sparkle Gloss
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Duncan Solar+ pickup delivers articulate highs and powerful lows.
- • Sustainiac Stealth Pro adds incredible sustain and octave possibilities.
- • Gotoh GE1996T tremolo offers smooth performance and reliable tuning.
CONS
- • Alder body may make it slightly heavier than some players prefer.
- • Ebony fingerboard can be prone to dryness, requiring regular maintenance.
- • Coil split functionality offers limited tonal versatility compared to more complex switching.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Duncan Solar+ (bridge), Sustainiac Stealth Pro (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel Super Jumbo
Bridge
Gotoh GE1996T with Brass Block
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sustainiac itself doesn’t alter the core tone when off; it's a passive system that adds sustain when activated.
The roasted maple neck has a relatively thin satin finish, preserving a good amount of the wood's natural feel and allowing for comfortable playability.
Absolutely, the Sustainiac's octave and sustain capabilities pair exceptionally well with amp modeling, opening up a huge range of creative possibilities.
