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For real, that's why I never complain that there are too many black guitars. I never get tired of black guitars!I’ve learned that when deciding between appearance the more boring one usually is better in the long run.
NGD again!
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Does anybody know the stock string gauges on the Solar 7 string guitars? Just says 09-62 on the website... I like the feel of these and when the time comes I want to be sure to restring it with a set that feels as close as possible.
Congrats!
Probably same gauges as these, I could be wrong though if they used different set for thinnest six strings.
http://www.blacksmithstrings.com/products/read.jsp?reqPageNo=1&shospital_fk=1&no=741
But if you want to try something else because you don't find Blacksmith strings anywhere and not want to build a whole custom set, then any 9-42 or 9-46 set with individual 62 should be close enough.
I'd love to see that army green or the silver used on an A or S model.I am wondering if they will include this army green in their offer permanently. I am GASing for V2.7C, but if there was an army green one, I'd probably choose that one...
Whoaaa, last time I posted was in 2011, time to get back at it! Solars seem pretty damn solid specs-wise, I just placed an order for an S1.6PP with an Evertune bridge and can't wait for its delivery in April.
I've had my eye on that one for a while. Used to be cheaper on Thomann than direct but now they're the same. Not sure which party adjusted price. Let us know when you get it.
Whoaaa, last time I posted was in 2011, time to get back at it! Solars seem pretty damn solid specs-wise, I just placed an order for an S1.6PP with an Evertune bridge and can't wait for its delivery in April.
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Nice! My S1.6PB was very nice although quite heavy, probably because of the mahogany body.
Purple one is perfect. I would choose this if I was buying a strat shape. I hope you will say how is the finish and all.
So I just received my S1.6PP today and I've got to say, I'm a bit let down by the finish. It's not quite what I was expecting given the images/videos I've seen so far, but I can't find anyone in the wild who has one to compare with. Thoughts? I've reached out via email to Solar, but if this is by design I guess I can live with it? Other than the finish it feels like a stellar instrument!![]()
Yeah, that's what I mean. I'm totally fine with the burl itself, totally get they'll always vary, but the lack of stain in the center is a bummer. It looks more like the blackburst models which I'm not as much a fan of, as the all stained green version.Wood grain will always be different but this one has less purple paint in the middle than expected. I even had to look up which model this is supposed to be.
So I just received my S1.6PP today and I've got to say, I'm a bit let down by the finish. It's not quite what I was expecting given the images/videos I've seen so far, but I can't find anyone in the wild who has one to compare with. Thoughts? I've reached out via email to Solar, but if this is by design I guess I can live with it? Other than the finish it feels like a stellar instrument!![]()