Solar Guitars XF1.6FRFBR+
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Solar Guitars
XF1.6FRFBR+
Product Info
Article Number:
565518
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
XF1.6FRFBR+
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The XF1.6FRFBR+ is a serious instrument built for modern metal and progressive rock players. The combination of mahogany, maple, and those Duncan Solar+ pickups delivers a powerful, focused tone with excellent sustain. It’s a premium-priced option that offers a lot of bang for your buck in terms of hardware and overall quality.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars X1.6FRFBR+
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: flamed maple veneer
- Glued-in neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- 22 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- PPS locking nut
- Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan Solar+ humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Controls: Volume
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 3-Way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
- 34 mm block
- Chrome hardware
- Machine heads: Solar 18:1 locking
- Colour: Trans Blood Red Matte
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for aggressive tones.
- • Seymour Duncan Solar+ pickups deliver high-output, articulate, modern rock sounds.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo allows for extreme dive bombs and expressive vibrato.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • The mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavy feel, potentially tiring for some players.
- • The Trans Blood Red Matte finish, while striking, may be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
- • The 3-way pickup switch limits tonal flexibility compared to coil-splitting options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with flamed maple veneer top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Solar+ humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo with 34 mm block
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Solar's 'C' profile is generally a bit more substantial and rounded than a typical vintage C, offering a comfortable feel for players with larger hands or a preference for a fuller grip.
Yes, stainless steel frets are smoother and more durable, requiring less maintenance, but the feel is slightly different – some players prefer the traditional feel of nickel, while others appreciate the slickness of stainless.
The 1000 series is a high-quality tremolo known for its stability and smooth action, providing excellent tuning retention even with aggressive use – it's a significant step up from entry-level options.
