Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle

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Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle

Solar Guitars

VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle

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Product Info

Article Number: 618873
Model: VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle
Price: $1,758.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The VAR1.7SP is a serious 7-string that’s built to shred. The Duncan Solar pickups and Evertune bridge make it a modern workhorse, and the maple/ebony neck combo is a joy to play. This is ideal for progressive metal players and anyone wanting a reliable, high-performance instrument without completely breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle
  • 7-String Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Set neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Solar logo fingerboard inlay in the 12th fret
  • Neck profile: C - neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / at 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
  • PPS nut
  • 24 stainless steel
  • Pickup: 2 Duncan Solar (neck and bridge)
  • Controls: Volume and tone
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Evertune bridge
  • Solar locking machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .009 - .062
  • Colour: Silver Sparkle
  • high-gloss
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Duncan Solar pickups provide a modern, high-output sound with clarity.
  • • Evertune bridge ensures exceptional tuning stability under heavy use and alternate tunings.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a crisp attack.
CONS
  • • Silver Sparkle finish, while striking, may show fingerprints and smudges easily.
  • • The thicker neck profile (C shape) might not suit players preferring a thinner, faster feel.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more complex control schemes.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Duncan Solar Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 Stainless Steel
Bridge Evertune
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – typical for a 7-string with these specs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike a tremolo, Evertune maintains constant tuning regardless of string bending or heavy picking, providing rock-solid stability.
While the C profile is generally comfortable, the 22mm thickness at the 12th fret might feel a bit substantial for players with very small hands; best to try before you buy.
They offer a tighter, more articulate high-output tone than many vintage-voiced pickups, providing clarity even with extreme gain.

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