So, I forgot to add the guitar specs, trust me to do that! But here's the link ;) www.solar-guitars.com/product/a2-6w-white-matte/

It’s great when the love for a new guitar just grows over time . I would love one of the v range ( to skint at the moment) . Ola definitely seems to have made a great guitar company with guitars that are properly thought out . Love the channel man 👍

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thank you for stopping by and checking it out and glad someone out there enjoys it. Yeah just every time I pick it up, I love it more!

Thanks for the hug! Needed that! Great to hear that this is a good guitar, I’m very close to taking the plunge and buying a Solar A 1.7D....just gotta save up a bit more.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, any time! Hope your ok dude. I love mine. I play it pretty much every day now and hoping to do some different content with it very soon too. Take it easy man.

Thanks for the hug bud. I needed it. Got my solar v2.6ag in the mail. Very excited to get it!!!

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, that's awesome! I hope you love it as much as I love mine!! Hope your doing ok buddy!

Tone sounds awesome bro

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! I do try now and then haha.

I'm getting one deliverer in trans blood red tomorrow, can't wait 🤟

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

I hope its a good one my man! E joy!

Liked and subbed. Nice review!

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I've been uping my game a bit so hope it was better than some older ones.

I love this guitar

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

It's just so easy to play. I love my MH401 for playability but it's not on par with this one.

I love my Solar's - I have two, an A2.6C and an S1.6FRBLB and they are both fantastic to play, build quality, and looks. Would like to get more, but my bank account wont allow it. Rock on!!

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, yeah I want a 1 series next, maybe a V, we will see but again it all depends on the bank balance and wife! haha. Thanks for checking out my video!

@richardgreenwoodjr5263

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx Absolutely man! The A2.6 was my first, but the S1.6 quickly became my favorite after getting it. I really want to get the SB1.6 or the Killertone next. Good luck on your savings and next purchase- have a great day!

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

And you too dude!!

Ive got a A2.7 in black but I am very tempted to get a A2.6 in the Neon Yellow or Orange finish, Such cool colors

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping for some crazy looking bass colours! Although the open pour black looks awesome!

just ordered myself the V1.6-flame lime burst, ola's tribute to the Dimeslime i cant wait to get it.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous!! I want that guitar bad! Haha hope it's just as awesome as it looks man!

@creepyinstigator

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx I was actively looking for a Washburn 333 dimeslime, but could not find one and the prices have gone too high. just when i had given up hope, ola releases this lime burst.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can't wait to get my next one, be a while yet as we are moving house soon! Ekkk!

Great playing man. What do you think of the solar v’s? I’m so close to buying one and watching people play them.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I love my Solar, its been pretty much perfect. I want a V at some point, just funds are holding me back. I would say, if you can buy from a dealer then do so. Cheers.

Can't remember if I've asked this but how do you compare the solar to the esp fret board. Is it shreddable.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

I love the fret board! Its super smooth and the fret work is great. As for shreddable, I would say 100% that Solars are shredding guitars (I can not shred at all, but looking on KZread at the 100s of guys who can shred with them!) Check out @jamieslays channel. He is a great player.

Subbed! :)

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Legend! Thanks man!

I'm in the market to buy a guitar in the 600 to 800 dollar range (give or take) and I've been doing a ton of research over the last few months and the Solar A2.6 is really on the top of my list. I've never played a Solar before so I don't know if it's for me or not, but it seems to be (spec and price wise). I play mostly rock/metal and I know Solar can pull that off just fine. I'm just really indecisive of what to decide on. Aside from this guitar I've been eyeballing the Schecter C-1 Platinum, the Schecter Reaper 6, the Fender Player Strat HSS, and last but not least the PRS SE Custom 24. I cannot for the life of me make up my mind on which one to go with. Would love feedback, suggestions, or just random advice that would help me make up my mind!

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be honest man, I bought mine blind, as in I didn't get to try it out or anything and love it. The neck is very nice, and yes it does the metal thing very well. Unfortunately I can't help you decide man. What I can say is reach out to any local guitar groups on Facebook or in your area and see if any one has a Solar and if you can go try one. Then you'll know. Good luck man.

Hey man great video. I own a solar A1.6 FRC and it sounds amazing. Recently i bought a V2.6 White and it sounds muffled. I did put 11-50 strings on it. Any idea on why the muffled tone?

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure dude, the pickups are the same. I would take it to a tech and make sure its set up correctly, string height, action, neck relief, pickup height etc can all make a difference.

@wheelsdeal

3 жыл бұрын

The A1.6FRC is an alder body while the V2.6 is mahogany so quite the difference there.You need to change settings on your amp while rotating guitars,mahogany is warmer,darker with more bass so keeping the same settings you had on the A1.6FRC might justify the muffled sound.Try cutting the bass and bring the treble up...

What strings are you using? I use 13, 17, 26w, 36, 46, 56 - and was wondering if the bridge & neck nut can accommodate larger strings.

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

Those are what I have on now man and its fine. Took a bit of setting up etc but got it playing well in drop C

@blackedelweiss601

2 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx nice! thanks

Would you buy one of these for 699 over a schecter c1 platinum for 599?

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I've not played the Schecter so can't really say, looking at the spec the Schecter is really nice and comes with EMGs as well. But saying that so does the Harley Benton Ragnorak and that has a killer spec as well and is almost half the price.

@novalechuck7498

2 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx u mean Harley Benton Amarok

subbed for the hug thanks man

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey dude, thanks! Hope you're doing ok?

Nice! Thanks for hug haha! Subbed

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Any time man! Thanks for checking it out!

this or an rg550? help plz!

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Not played an RG550, sorry can't help ya there man.

Is there a push pull on it? Ps: great video. Liked and subbed already🙂

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man thank you so much! No it has a 5 way selector switch which gives you split options for the pickup coils. Admittedly I could have done much better on this video and covered all that. Thanks for watching tho man.

Far to small for my liking but sounds great and does look very cool 😎

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha too many strings for you as well mate ;)

@AndyBassist

4 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx id be lying if i said that didnt hurt lol!

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha sorry man 😉

How well does it hold tuning? Thanks.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Rock solid man. Never had an issue.

@grinder2401

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx Thanks! I forgot to ask about neck dive. Is it neck heavy?

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Not at all man. I think its pretty well balanced. They are maple necks so not as heavy as say a mahogany.

@grinder2401

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx Cheers pal! :)

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

No worries man. This is a honest opinion too as I paid for it etc.

Subbed for hugz :’3

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Everyone needs a hug now and then!

I just received a A2. C lefty. Lefties don't have much choice. I was really disapointed. The slot where the 5 way switch is was jagged and not acceptable as far as QC is concerned. It struck me as a low end Epiphone or squire. In fact their QC is better than solar. I was so hyped to get this guitar, but now all I want to do is return it, and get another schecter. These are overrated. I wanted one so bad, but was so let down. Just like Chapman. At least the VP and guitar center paid for the Chapman. What ever happened to Ola checking each batch. Another brand swirling the drain. What a disappointment.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I hope you emailed them? If you watch Olas latest vids you'll see that he hasn't been able to personally do QC due to travel restrictions. 100% email them if you have a bad one and see what can be done

@Roadking26

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx I contacted them, and they were very helpful. They are sending me a return tag. I wish they made lefties in their higher end models. I would love one of the A models in the red or the black flamed top. I love the spalted too, but I have a spalted Schecter that is my favorite guitar right now out of the 15 I own, but we know that can change. Lol.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha guitar collections always grow ;) glad they are sorting you out though man.

@Roadking26

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx I will definitely be the first to purchase another if they come out with a high end lefty. It can be so frustrating as a lefty. You see so many guitars you can't have. My problem is that I play lefty strung right. If I buy a lefty I have to take it to my guitar guy, and have the nut and strings swapped. Now to add insult to injury any lefty guitar with the slanted bridge (basically all gibsons and a lot of others) can't be swapped to be strung right because the low E string would be where the bridge slants up so there is not enough room to set the intonation correctly. So its even more of a problem for me. I would kill for a lefty Gibson Explorer, or SG. I have a Chapman explorer, but its not even close.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

If you look back on my channel you'll see a guy called Iain from Hoax. He is a lefty. He loves his Chapman Ghostfret.

Those Spirit Crusher chords, haha

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

Spirit Crusher?

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

Spirit Crusher?

@blackdaxilen

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude, the 4 chords you used to showcase the different sounds per pickup are the same as used in Spirit Crusher by Death. 😁

@goliathfx

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Honestly never heard em before man. I shall have a listen!!

@blackdaxilen

2 жыл бұрын

The part that starts at 1:20 in the Death song is what i meant, you'll hear it :D

I hope the in-laws don't watch the video...

@goliathfx

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, ssshhhhh 😉😉 haha

Worth the hype. Not the price. Bout a 400 dollar instrument on its best configuration point.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not paid or endorsed by Solar or anything, but I would like to see a $400 guitar with stainless steel frets and Evertune bridge. Have a link to such a guitar? As the most expensive Solars retail for $1400 and come with those specs (which is for an 8 string, comparable 6 string is around $1200) the closest comparable guitar I can find for that spec (which is remarkably similar) is the ESP Ltd H-1008 that retailed for $2170. So my question is this, are you commenting on a lower end Solar or the more expensive end or your own? From my experience with this model, I have a ESP MH401QM (I use it in a few videos here and there) and that retailed for $1250 new, the Solar plays better. I have a cheap ($620) ESP Ltd EC257, this plays better. Have you compared your Solar? If so I honestly would love to hear your feedback. If you've come here basing an opinion on what you've read online etc then I urge you to try one out. I've seen loads of QC issues and I think it's not cool that these people are getting such bad condition instruments etc. I got mine a while ago and its pretty much perfect except a small amount of lacquer peel. I really do hope Ola and Solar turn it around as the guitars are freaking lovely to play. Cheers.

@metalemorockcore

3 жыл бұрын

@@goliathfx 100% agree. For me with the affordable price, this Solar a2.6 consider the top of its league. I've tried it twice and already booked. Can't wait for it.

@goliathfx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Fazli, thanks man. I think Solar are getting a lot of hate at the moment, lots of QC issues and people being jealous of the amount of artists they are taking on but I don't think most of these people are actually getting their hands on the instruments and giving them ago. Yeah the fretboard issue is a big problem and needs addressing ( which I think Solar are doing) but they are great tools to be played. I need to get hold of a bass to try.