Solar Guitars X1.6SVART+
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Solar Guitars
X1.6SVART+
Product Info
Article Number:
576647
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
X1.6SVART+
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The X1.6SVART+ is a seriously well-equipped guitar for the price. It's a fantastic choice for players who want a modern, high-gain sound with rock-solid tuning stability, especially if you’re into heavier genres or appreciate a shorter scale length for easier chording. The build quality feels surprisingly premium, and the Duncan Solar+ pickups really deliver.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars X1.6SVART+
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm (13.78")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut: PPS
- 22 Super Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Bridge) and Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Neck)
- Volume and tone controls (push/pull for coil split)
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Evertune F-Type bridge
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 Locking
- Black hardware
- Strings: Black Smith 0946 Nano Carbon Coated
- Colour: Carbon Matte
- 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 guarantees consistent tuning stability under any playing conditions.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and a tight low-end response.
CONS
- • The 24.75” scale length might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
- • Carbon Matte finish can be a fingerprint magnet, requiring frequent cleaning.
- • The heavier build (likely around 9 lbs) may be tiring for extended playing sessions.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Duncan Solar+ (Plus) (Bridge/Neck)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Super Jumbo
Bridge
Evertune F-Type
Weight
9.0 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Evertune provides tuning stability without the pitch bending of a tremolo; it’s essentially a fixed bridge that uses a unique mechanism to maintain tuning even with string bending.
While they excel at high-gain, the Solar+ pickups offer surprisingly good cleans when dialed back; they have a clarity and articulation that prevents them from becoming muddy at lower volumes.
PPS (Polypropylene Sulfide) is a self-lubricating material, reducing friction at the nut and improving tuning stability and string glide, leading to a smoother playing experience.
