Solar Guitars XF1.6FRFN
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Solar Guitars
XF1.6FRFN
Product Info
Article Number:
620790
Brand:
Solar Guitars
Model:
XF1.6FRFN
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The XF1.6FRFN is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, high-performance shred machine. That flamed maple top looks fantastic, the Duncan Solar pickups are surprisingly versatile for a high-gain instrument, and the Floyd Rose tremolo is rock solid. It's a great choice for metalheads and progressive players who appreciate a fast neck and a powerful, defined sound.
Product Description
- Solar Guitars XF1.6FRFN
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple
- Set neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Solar logo fingerboard inlay at 12th fret
- Neck profile: C - neck thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / at 12th fret: 22 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut widht: 43 mm (1.69")
- Locking nut
- 24 Super Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Duncan Solar humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 1 volume control
- 1 tone control with push/pull function
- 3-way toggle switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
- Solar Locking machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Black hardware
- Strings: .09 - .46
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for aggressive tones.
- • Duncan Solar pickups deliver high-output, articulate performance across genres.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional speed and note definition.
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo enables wide-ranging vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction results in a notably heavy instrument, potentially tiring.
- • Limited tonal versatility; leans heavily toward high-gain applications.
- • Push/pull tone control might feel a bit gimmicky for experienced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Duncan Solar Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 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
The C profile is fairly standard, but the 20mm/22mm thickness provides a comfortable feel without being too bulky, appealing to players with larger hands.
They're surprisingly good – a clear step up from many stock pickups, offering a balanced tone with plenty of clarity and aggression; they're designed to complement the mahogany body well.
The Floyd Rose 1000 is a well-regarded tremolo; however, it will require some familiarity with its setup and maintenance to keep it reliably in tune, especially with aggressive use.
