Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte
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Solar Guitars
X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte
Product Info
Article Number:
595541
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The X1.7FRLB is a serious 7-string for players wanting a premium feel without the ultra-high price tag. That Lime Burst finish is gorgeous, and the Duncan Solar pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone that cuts through the mix. This is ideal for metalheads and progressive players seeking a versatile, high-performance instrument.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 673 mm (26.5")
- Locking nut
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2 Duncan Solar Humbucker (birdge and neck)
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 3-Way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
- Black hardware
- Strings: Black Smith 0962 Nano Carbon Coated
- Colour: Lime Burst Matt
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for a powerful tone.
- • Duncan Solar humbuckers offer a high-output, articulate sound suitable for modern genres.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and a fast, smooth playing experience.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo allows for extreme dive bombs and wide vibrato capabilities.
CONS
- • Mahogany body construction makes it noticeably heavier than lighter alternatives.
- • Coil-split functionality is limited; tone shaping isn't as versatile as some.
- • Black hardware, while aesthetically striking, can show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Duncan Solar Humbuckers (Bridge & Neck)
Scale Length
673 mm (26.5 in)
Frets
24 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a comfortable, modern 'C' – slightly thinner than a vintage 'C', offering faster access to the higher frets without feeling flimsy.
They offer reduced friction and improved tuning stability, but some players might prefer the feel of more familiar string brands – it’s a matter of personal preference.
It’s a high-performance trem, so subtle adjustments require a delicate touch, but it's certainly capable of nuanced vibrato if you learn to control it.
