Solar Guitars by Ola Englund

[KnightBrolaire]

pretty much the perfect star shape.

 

[manu80]

Amen to that

 

[Se7enHeaven]

HeHas... No one said he was SWITCHING to anything other than his brand. He offered to put in different pickups and had a different set available at the time (a person can choose to go with the other pickups). That was only during the initial months since few people likely asked for them.

 

[BusinessMan]

Has anyone tried the E2.7 yet? I’m GASing pretty hard for one but I haven’t seen anyone with one. I’m assuming it’s near the same (quality wise) with the E2.6?

 

[T00DEEPBLUE]

Has anyone tried the E2.7 yet? I’m GASing pretty hard for one but I haven’t seen anyone with one. I’m assuming it’s near the same (quality wise) with the E2.6?

It's basically an E2.6 with 7 strings and a 25.5" scale. So anything that can be said about that guitar can be said about the 7 string version.

 

[dorqus]

So I just picked up a (used) Solar A2.7 in transulcent blood red matte, and it looks amazing. I also have an A2.6 in gun metal grey. I'm using a SKB SKB-66 case for the 6 string, looking for a case recommendation for the 7 string. I think it will fit in the SKB-66, but the prices have gone up on those cases quite a bit since I got it just over a year ago. Was also considering a Gator TSA case, not sure if a) it will fit or b) if they are any good. Don't really gig, but just carry it to/from rehearsal, really just want to keep it safe. Right now I have it in a gig bag, but that's not the best protection for it. Thanks!

EDIT: Looks like the SKB-66 is a little too tight....the headstock digs into the foam at the top, so not going to work long term.

 

[Se7enHeaven]

So I just picked up a (used) Solar A2.7 in transulcent blood red matte, and it looks amazing. I also have an A2.6 in gun metal grey. I'm using a SKB SKB-66 case for the 6 string, looking for a case recommendation for the 7 string. I think it will fit in the SKB-66, but the prices have gone up on those cases quite a bit since I got it just over a year ago. Was also considering a Gator TSA case, not sure if a) it will fit or b) if they are any good. Don't really gig, but just carry it to/from rehearsal, really just want to keep it safe. Right now I have it in a gig bag, but that's not the best protection for it. Thanks! EDIT: Looks like the SKB-66 is a little too tight....the headstock digs into the foam at the top, so not going to work long term.

I can't speak for the size, but I have a few Gator cases and they are well made... certainly decent enough to go to and from gigs. Also, check out the various heavy padded gig bags (with shoulder straps) over at https://gruvgear.com/

 

[dorqus]

I can't speak for the size, but I have a few Gator cases and they are well made... certainly decent enough to go to and from gigs. Also, check out the various heavy padded gig bags (with shoulder straps) over at https://gruvgear.com/

OK good to know re: Gator Cases, and thanks for the tip on gruvgear, I'll check it out!
Looks like the official Solar case will be available at the end of February:
https://www.solar-guitars.com/product/hardcase-for-type-a-s-guitars/
Maybe I'll just wait, this way I can be 100% sure that the guitar will fit correctly.

 

[Mattykoda]

Oh man here we go

 

[c7spheres]

guys i kept on breaking first string on the evertune bridge, is the bridge sharp what can i do to fix the issue?

You could lightly file or sand the saddle part to make it smooth. This will remove any burrs that might be on there and breaking the string.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

guys i kept on breaking first string on the evertune bridge, is the bridge sharp what can i do to fix the issue?

make a thread about it and then keep posting without actually listening to anyone's advice

 

[DickyTripleD]

make a thread about it and then keep posting without actually listening to anyone's advice

I think I remember someone doing that recently. GearSetup, or GuitarWork or something.

 

[c7spheres]

Btw there are funny people here and helpful people with sense thank you again

It's all in good fun.

 

[Seabeast2000]

It's all in good fun.

I would get a Skype call with Evertune and the string manufacturer. Bring in their raw materials chain suppliers too to determine root cause.

 

[c7spheres]

whats the best string for solar guitar, im a harsh picker and harsh bender

GHS Boomers

 

[c7spheres]

Thats best better than slinky's ,elixirs and daddario xt?

It's all opinion but I like them. The main differnce it they tend to last long because they are stainless steel. They sound good and last long.

 

[DickyTripleD]

It's all opinion but I like them. The main differnce it they tend to last long because they are stainless steel. They sound good and last long.

Ok, Boomers.

 

[T00DEEPBLUE]

since i bought this , i still have the stock blacksmith strings, the first string only is changed because i loosen up and i detach it from the post accidentally i didnt break it

Oh dear.

Better request some free replacements from Blacksmith. The ones from the factory are obviously defective.

Choosing to completely ignore this advice only adds to the punchline.

 

[Riverrunsred]

This should be epic.

 

[ArtDecade]

Yes! GuitarSetup is here!