Solar Guitars A2.6FB Baritone Reviews

Better than expected

To be honest, I had high hopes for even the Solar brand entries and this one sure did not disappoint. Mainly running it through my HX Stomp and the instrument just screams metal through it.

It came set up in B standard and almost perfectly intonated. The action was a bit high for my liking, but that's an easy adjustment.

The only actual complaint would be scratch marks at almost every fret on the side of the neck, but it wasn't a deal breaker as the back and forth sending is a hassle from where I live.

The colour is a bit more greenish gray to my eye in person.

Overall sounds and looks killer!

Half year of using this guitar

The guitar came perfectly set up. Looks much much better than other baritone guitars. If you do not like the "weird" or unusual look of baritone guitars (long neck, etc) and 7 string is too much for you then this is the only choice on the market in my opinion. Good looking metal guitar. The sound you can hear on Ola's YT channel. So in a nutshell it is great. The best thing about this guitar is the neck. This is one of the best guitar necks I have ever played, Super handy, fast, and comfortable. Perfect for small fingers.

Extraordinary

The guitars sold by Ola Englund are pieces of art.

This FBM Baritone was on my mind as soon as it hit the streets. The finish is unbelievably gorgeous and the guitar itself feels very solid. The neck feels somewhere between a Jackson and a Schecter in my opinion.

The headstock really finishes off the metal look of the guitar. The quality of this guitar had surprised me as it is not possible to test it or see it anywhere near to my location.

The sound is very good. However as I am used to active EMG's it took a while to get used to. Playing good old carcass riffs and solos makes this guitar look good. I didn't try new strings yet but they could make a difference, depending on what tuning you would like to play this guitar in.

Still need to play this through a top tier amp such as a Mesa to feel what it really has to offer.

Pros:

-Exclusive guitar;

-Great paint finish;

-Solid guitar, really likes the downtuned riffs

-5 way switch gives versatility

Cons:

-I am hoping the matte finish will not become glossy in some areas