This is a man that hasn't discovered the secret "buy a guitar for each tuning" trick 🤣

@2510LuL

2 жыл бұрын

Or learned about the Digitech Drop pedal

@jamesstewart2366

2 жыл бұрын

I have done both, bought 7 guitars but also had to get the digitech drop pedal, got to have it all 😁😁😁

@MilitantOldLady

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why I have 17 😀

@RichieAprile78

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a waste of money!!

@prodigalbrock

Жыл бұрын

I've always said if you own more than 6 guitars you're a hoarder

That intro was mixed INCREDIBLY well! Holy smokes, so damn layered.

You can make any guitar sound good man. Crazy right hand! 🔥 Your video quality is always top notch. You should have more subscribers!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man 🤘 I’ll keep working towards it.

The clarity on the distorted open chord ring out is pretty incredible. Might need to switch the lithiums on my Kiesel for the Abasi. Also, incredible playing, you're great!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I think that maybe a lot of people miss a trick with the evertune with regard to being frustrated on changing tunings. one rule - set it up so that the system stabilises to the LOWEST note you will use on each string. Then tune up to higher tunings using the normal tuning pegs. In this way the evertune is the best fixed bridge because tuning up is the same as with any fixed bridge and tuning down is way easy because you just lower each note onto it's stabilisers with no need for a tuner. A simple example of this is when you only go between standard and drop D - stabilise the 6th string to D with the fine tuner and use the normal peg to come up to E. Dropping into D is a cinch - you just over de-tune with the normal peg and you are there with no messing. If you extend the concept to all the strings then the bridge works the same as any fixed bridge - ok you don't get the stability when you are not in your lowest tuning but that is no different than a hipshot. And of course you can do nothing with a floating trem so those are irrelevant to this discussion (barring the Dtuna trick). If you don't change tunings often then you will enjoy the true purpose of the system - guitar always in tune. If you want to mess with tunings often you can make it work but you compromise some of the original idea. your choice there! The evertune is awesome.

Awesome video dude! I really like the way you've explained things. Was questioning myself whether I should get a solar guitar, but after this I definitely want one. Subscribed!

@AbelHernandezguitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, glad I could help you make your choice 🤘

I have been looking at an S1.6APB for some time (mahogany body, poplar top, active FISHMAN FLUENCE MODERN's, EVERTUNE F-TYPE, all black hardware, and no fretboard dots). Your review pushed me over the ridge, so now I have placed the order. Really looking forward to play that guitar. Well made review, and really nice playing, thanks!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped man, thanks for watching and enjoy that beast when it gets to you 🤘🤘

I never saw a reason to change out my pickups but after hearing this and how great you sound I might have to look into the Abasi’s.

Solar's are good guitars, but your playing... Oh my. So tasteful and soulful. Keep it up, buddy!

"This guitar is durable and idiot proof." - 20 seconds later *BONK

great review, looking forward to the comparison to the Mayo and more content in general! Sick intro song btw, I've heard that one before!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice clean tones ! The guitar is awesome!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man.

Ever since getting my Solar A1 27inch baritone w/ the Evertune in January, I've been a HUGE fan of the Evertune bridge. Tuned it down to drop G# and it stays perfectly in tune no matter how hard you press the strings or if you're finger bends the string slightly when playing chords. The fact that you can still bend after you reach that zone threshold is awesome too. No accidental sharp notes. It has made it hard to justify purchasing another guitar WITHOUT an Evertune especially after growing accustomed to the ease of recording in the studio. Out of the 5 guitars I own ranging from Ibanez, Jackson, Schecter, Eart and Solar. This is definitely my go to. Now I want another one with a 25.5 inch scale length for higher tunings. :)

@Matthew_Klepadlo

Жыл бұрын

Lol “higher tuning.” I love how in metal, drop D, D standard, drop C and C and B standard are just totally normal, standard tunings and E standard is kind of unnaturally high LOL.

You achieved some awesome tones 🤘🏼

Your tone is sick man! I am currently considering buying a solar baritone but with the influx of all these fretboards cracking I'm waiting to see that it is handled properly. I am sold on the style of the guitars and the C shape neck doesn't both me unless it's the thickness of a Les Paul neck. Great video thanks for taking the time.

love your playing!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! 🤘

Great tones, man!

Guitar looks and sounds amazing! I don't think the Evertune would bother me since I rarely change tunings.

Had a solar for about two months now and I’ve been very happy with it. Hard comparing it to a Mayones though as Mayones is making the best guitars on the market right now

Love the intro. Had a Opeth vibe. Looking into getting a 7 string. I am thinking about a Solar S1.7, Schecter Banshee Mach 7 and A couple Ibanez.

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

All good guitars, Solar is better looking in my opinion.

@woodward_alan

3 жыл бұрын

I was on the same place and landed on solar. Great choice in my opinion.

That was a great video. You're a sick guitarist - :)

That intro was nice man

Great song man! I have the 7 strings version of your model. Second choice was the baritone, but just go with 7. Thx for your advice couple of montes ago. When I want drop tunnig, just slack the strings and forget about the bridge. Much esier

nice guitar tones! specially the split coil, and you look like Ryan Reynolds Sir :)

Nice review. Ive owned an a1.7 for a month.. I like the evertune but have other guitars if I need to tune differently quickly. Yes it is heavy! The fret spacing is wider which is great for riffing out. Overall I like it a lot. It has a personality and place.

@jamesdragonforce

2 жыл бұрын

Any quality control issues?

@woodward_alan

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdragonforce none

@jamesdragonforce

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodward_alan Because I hear that they seem to have QC issues, especially since the pandemic hit.

Great review bro!! I want to get a 7 string from Solar. Definitely not getting a evertune bridge. lol. Killer chops too.

Back to the tosin. Cool

Great video! After watching this though, I think I will get an esp e-II or another jackson instead. I love the necks on my jacksons and ltd buz7. i just wish they offered stainless frets on their $1k guitars like solar does.

Evertune's are 100% worth it... but yes they can be a pain to change tunings... which is why its good to have multiple guitars with Evertune's... I have 6 guitars equipped with it, so I have each set to a different tuning... Note 3 are Solar guitars. Have been using Solar's for a year and will continues using... The necks feel great IMO but its also just preference. great review.

@47279J

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta have like 10 different guitars with different tunings and even different string gauges for same tunings...man I even have straps and straplocks on most of my guitars because I can't be bothered with changing the strap from guitar to another. I want to be able to reach out for a guitar for any purpose and just start rocking.

I want the 7 string version of this !

thought deadpool made that video for a moment there ...good video and playing

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

lol thanks man

sick!

sick track dude!

I love the track in the beginning! Is it somewhere uploaded (i.e. Soundcloud) to listen to it! Greetings from Berlin, Germany!

I totally agree with most your points. It's a great sounding and looking guitar. I love the Evertune for anything lower than D standard. Funnily enough I have a Mayones as well and it needs constant retuning. I agree that the neck profile is rather on the chunky side and the guitar is rather on the heavy side. According to Solar they all weigh about the same. A faster neck profile would be the way to go I feel. Nothing like a Wizard, that's overboard. But closer to a Mayones would be great.

Keep it metal bro 🤘🤘

Beautiful music \m/ :)

Awesome review. I have the same axe,, minus the evertune. I have 3 Solars, and love em. One of them has an evertune, and Ill never buy another one of those. I just hate the lack of sustain, and not a fan of the way vibrato and bending is on those.. I love the neck profile, and I prefer a guitar with a little weight. Cheers from Chicago

Goddamn that tone

9:33 is exactly my face whenever I bump my guitar into something 🤣

Just ran across this. EverTune is great but I have a guitar for every tuning. I don't have to worry about changing tunic on a single guitar. Plus some guitars are better suited to standard tuning and others are better for drop and others. You just have to be ok with having to drag a lot of guitars around the world.

Fair review man... and damn I laughed at 9:33 LOL. I just never understand the argument about a "shredders" neck... everybody has their preferences, sure... but you don't need a super thin neck to shred like MAD. Dimebag's guitars are CRAZY thick and chunky with their V neck's and yet.... one of the greatest shredders of ALL time. I'm not sure if I could call myself a shredder... but I certainly don't get along with super thin necks like on Esp guitars.

Also I love your lamp in the background , where did you get it ?!

Hi Abel. Awesome content! Considering upgrading my S1.7PB with BKP's. The main reason probably is that the Solar Duncan's feel kinda "slow" if that's the right word. Almost like it has a slightly reduced attack. Would you say that the BKPs are more direct sounding, or would you advise the Fluence pickups?:

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say the BKP’s are more direct

Ya it sounds really Good! 👊😎💯

song at the beginning is really good

ALSO what equipment did you use to record this? The patches sounds amazing!

You had mentioned it weighed a lot. Just thought about it. The Evertune actually adds a good amount of weight.

@toemasmeems

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah also the think his model is neck through so that would definitely add to it

@toemasmeems

3 жыл бұрын

But they are sexy and adds alil more resonance and sustain

@Razrback

3 жыл бұрын

Lift weights i think it's funny when people complain about guitar weight stop it just saying i understand if your a office worker or something but I lift heavy shit all day long so guitars are super light

@Rattlepiece

3 жыл бұрын

@@Razrback It's not about how strong you are or how much you lift. It's how heavy it feels in your lap after an hour or two. Possibly even less than that. It can be fatiguing to some.

I have the exact same guitar and all your cons are pros for me: I like the evertune bridge (because I only use this guitar for one thing), I like the neck because I am a riffer more than a shredder, and I also like the dots on the fretboard (because I actually sometimes look at them from the front while I am playing but I guess some people never do). To each his own but for what I was looking for this guitar is the perfect fit for me.

Have you ever done a studio tour or video breaking down what gear you’re using?

Hey brother i just bought the same exact guitar with the solar duncans.......Ive been looking for a video seeing if i can do the Fishman Moderns and here you are!!!! Did you do that yourself or had it done? was it hard? Did you have to change the volume and tone pots??

Please make some Andy James covers. I see you're a fan 😜

I'd be willing to bet that Evertune bridge also added some weight to that guitar. Taking out all that body wood to replace with a heavy metal bridge probably contributes to the weight you're talking about.

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Totally stuck in an internal debate with my future Solar purchase....."To Evertune Or Not To Evertune".... I have never played an evertune, nor have I found the opportunity to demo one. I really like the idea of the rock solid tuning stability and the supposed more consistent intonation across the fretboard....But the biggest thing I worry about is the feel. I realize that most people who have gripes about this bridge probably did not set it up correctly (hopefully) but have heard from a number of people that their biggest problem with the evertune is the slight "dead zone" when doing bends/vibrato when on the edge of zone 2 and 3. I don't play live anymore, so the added weight isn't an issue. I could just go for it and it would probably be great...maybe the slight loss of responsiveness wont even be noticeable... Or (totally defeating the purpose of the evertune) could you just tune the guitar flat at the bridge and play strictly in zone 3 for essentially a standard fixed bridge? Thanks Abel.

@CallMe_DrWorm

3 жыл бұрын

You absolutely can set it without any of the compensation, that'll give you the feel of a normal bridge with no dead zone. It's possible to set it on the very edge for an almost unnoticeable dead zone, and I believe many players opt for exactly that. You adjust to that, I've found that it's easy to do so. Everyone, please add to this as you see fit.

@fredhug6972

2 жыл бұрын

Get it set up correctly and you will love it. I have 2. I have 30 guitars. Steinbergers, PRS, a Nightswan, a few Jacksons, its its own animal. Tuning stability makes it worth the minimal tone suck. Don't buy it if its your only guitar unless you are a 1 tuning guy.

Hello man.. Awesome video. What tuning you use here what is the rest of the gear here man ?

Can you compare two guitars: Ibanez RGA Iron Label RGAIX7FM и Solar Guitars A2.7C

Do you feel the Evertune bridge significantly changes the tone of a guitar? Not that you can ever truly A\B that of course.

I just ordered the 7 string version of this guitar with the same pickups and i also intend to swap in the fluence abasi. Where did you locate the battery since i believe this guitar comes with passive pickups unless i'm mistaken. Thanks!

Hey Abel Hernandez. I was wondering. After this time do you still vibe with the abasi Fishman's. I've been thinking of switching my Fishman moderns for the abasi 6 string set. Idk if you have played the moderns but would you say the abasi set is a good set or worth the switch. I won't ever have a chance to play an abasi set before buying so I'm curious your opinion. I enjoy your tone alot.

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

I would switch, I love the Abasi’s.

That intro is a feel and is reminiscent of insomnium and dark tranquility.

I really wonder how you manage to make that sound 1:11 really cool

Hi Abel, after watching your video I share your opinion about the evertune bridge since I also play a lot with tunings and the system is tedious. After having had a solar in my hands that in the end I returned which guitar you recommend a solar like yours or the ESP LTD m-1000ht bp black fade, this LTD model seems very complete, thanks and greetings!

@anthonynelson1699

3 жыл бұрын

My bandmate owns that specific LTD, and we've recorded our second album with it as well as my LTD H-401QM. It's aggressively bright so it works super well in a live setting but some songs paired with his KSR Ceres mean we had to use my EMG loaded guitar to make up for some B E E F. Regardless though it's lovely to play!

Abel, are you keeping the 9V for the fishmans in the control cavity? The new active model just sold out, and I’m considering buying the passive model and upgrading. Your input would be awesome!

@jeffblue00

2 жыл бұрын

what did you end up doing? i am planning to do the same modification. The active model is on pre order and also i prefer the color of the passive model, plus the active model i'd be paying extra money for the regular fluence moderns instead of the abasi that i want to put in.

Which kind of amp Simulation and cab U use for the Sound?

Hi man! It looks awesome! Could you tell me how much does it weigh? I can't find the weight anywhere.

Just curious, why did you choose Abasi set over moderns? Just ordered this guitar in the 27 scale and was thinking of putting moderns in it but I am wondering about the difference.

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

The abasi’s have a different low end response that I like which also makes the cleans sounds amazing.

more importantly what I wanna know is: Will there be a Bloodpool 3?

I keep looking at getting another Solar but yeah there's so many awesome ones and he's always putting out new ones, but yeah; some I think are sweet but then I see inlay dots and I'm like " way to shit it Ola" lol

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

lol 🤘

first. nice video. i have an expensive esp guitar with JH signature pickups. i like it, but i rather play my "cheap" solar guitar, still. for some songs the esp is better, but most fun and best tone, my opinion, is with my solar. can you make a video how you wired up the fishman pickups into your guitar? fishman is no help so far, so I have those pickups here, lying on my desk, because the illustration I got from fishman within the pakage does not work. kind regards

Which guitar has a good shredding neck for around 1000eu?

Can I ask what's the song you're playing in the beginning?😭 That's awesome.🥳

@_roc

2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to find this song since this video came out. Please let me know in case you found it.

I almost bought one. I went with a ltd ec1000 . It was a few bucks cheaper and I was afraid of hating the evertune. Same factory though same as shecter. I still may eventually

Dude mine is a back breaker. It’s an issue how heavy it is. Not one person mentioned the eight of these guitars. Love the way it sounds but damn I would have got a different guitar if I would have known the weight.

how did you get it shipped and did you have any problems? im about to order one but im worried about it. especially since its shipped by ups i think.

100% agree about the evertune!! I will think twice to buy another Solar Guitars because of the evertune, too complex for metalhead like me!

@fahyconor

3 жыл бұрын

the evertune is not too complex for you I promise. it's great. 30 mins and you will understand it 100% and never want a different fixed bridge. If you go between D standard and Eb or E standard a lot then set up the evertune to D standard. it will always be perfectly in tune to D when you want to go there. When you want to tune to Eb or E just use your normal tuning pegs and your tuner or your ear! Going back to D is a piece of p1SS. Seriously it's a no brainer. The creator of this video has missed this trick.

About the neck shape you said you don't like... How do you compare to other brands? Is It like a ESP/LTD neck? Schecter neck? Fender neck?

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very “in between neck” not to small and not to big. I prefer the neck on my Mayones, unfortunately I cant really speak to an esp Ltd neck as I haven’t played one in a long time. Schecter necks are great as long as they don’t have a gloss finish in the back.

Has anyone experience with Solar guitars? I love the look of the S Series but i'd prefer a faster neck. I'm use to an ibanez prestige... or does anybody has experience with other guitars with fast necks? Appreciate the support!

Hey Abel...is that an original? Nice tune.

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, from my Mark Lewis playthrough song a few videos back.

I love heavy guitars. Light guitars make me feel like its cheap wood.

@jamesstewart2366

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat a dead leg after sitting playing a good heavy guitar for hours on end 😂

Had my Solar A1.6 ETC for 2.5 years but its go due to ergonomic reasons (bought a strandberg Boden Metal 7 that weighs 2,3 kilos)

What is the guitar plugin you use man?

What string gauge you use? What tuning? :)

So glad I watched this, was wanting a evertune. However, I constantly switch between drop and regular tuning. So apparently evertune isn't for me.

@Diabolical1337

2 жыл бұрын

You can easily change between drop and standard.

how hard and expensive does it get to have one of these shipped out to Texas USA?

@HeavyInstinct

3 жыл бұрын

I bought one in 2019 and as I remember it took about a week to get to my home in Wisconsin. No problems at all. Shipping was a little over $40.00.

I’m gonna buy one but my budget is 1350 so I guess with the tax I MIGHT be able to get an Evertune

Agreed on the Evertune bridge. I have two guitars with Evertunes, and while I wouldn't necessarily trade them, I won't be buying any more guitars with an Evertune. Wayyyy too much of a pain in the ass... and even when you're on "the edge" between zone 2 and 3, you still lose some bending response.

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

100% Agreed.

Hey abel, I have a Solar G Series, What do you think would sound better with it, Fishman Abasi? Fishamn Will Adler? Nazgul? Or juggernaut?

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Really depends on what kind of music you will be playing on it the most.

@guinganfg

3 жыл бұрын

@@AbelHernandezguitar I play mostly punk rock, hardcore and some metal, i need a tight low end for fast palm muting, to a comparisson, i’m aiming towards pennywise tones..Fletcher uses EMGs, but I want to have more options in tones for other genres, and still, having these kind of EMG tone, with more clarity.. Hope you get the idea of what I’m looking for, with all this explanation.. LOL

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend Fishman Fluence Moderns or the Adlers if you’re really chasing his tone as well.

@guinganfg

3 жыл бұрын

@@AbelHernandezguitar Thanks for the help, the Adler’s are my priority at the moment, I’ve been researching, and the Adler’s always shows up as a good option, and it has a very similar sound to the moderns voice 1, in its voice 2.. Once again, thanks dude.. By the way, great job with STL tones, looking forward to the new preset pack for Tonehub.. So far, been loving Mark Lewis and Josh Middleton packs, next one is John Feldmann for the more pop punk tones.. Cheers from Brazil! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

any plans on getting an 8-string?

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Haha no sir, 7 is more that enough for me.

This guitar will be perfect with a hipshot bridge !!!

@AbelHernandezguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I couldn’t agree more.

@stevenhamerman7526

3 жыл бұрын

They make a S1.6 with a Hipshot bridge. Comes in Green

17:07-17:35 Is this an existing song, or is it just something you came up with on the spot... as in... is it ok if I... ehm... permanently "borrow" it and extend it to a full song myself? 🤣 It just sounded so awesome, if it's a real tune I'd like to know the name so I can listen to the full version, if it doesn't exist then I'll have to make it! 🤘😝👍

@AbelHernandezguitar

Ай бұрын

Haha it’s just an original clean thing I always play, feel free to take it!

@gamma2816

Ай бұрын

@@AbelHernandezguitar WOOOO LET'S GOOO! Thanks man! I'm gonna try and learn it and then I'll try and extend it etc. ☺️👍 Could potentially show the recorded result later but that will be in a few years though as my music PC died sooo I have to save up for a new one. 😭 Anyway, thank you man! 😎🤝😎

I've always wanted an evertune loaded guitar but the tuning thing has always been the one thing holding me back from buying one. Fuck I hate changing tunings on a floyd loaded guitar, if it's worse than that then I'd probably hate it lol. I mean I still do kinda want one. I play in Drop C for the vast majority of my playing unless I'm experimenting with open tunings, so to have that one evertune guitar that stays in Drop C and is strictly used as a recording guitar... probably worth it. As of right now, I'm a hipshot bridge fanboy thru and thru.

The "don't like" section is a bummer. Don't like neck, don't like bridge, don't like body...whole guitar basically :)

Hey Abel! How’s it going?!? I see that you got your hands on a MK3, now! With that in mind, I’ve been researching for a fishman pickup and I’ve got to the conclusion that I really want that single coil voice in the pickups.. I owe a Jackson Monarkh, which is the most confortable guitar I’ve ever played. My question is, I need versatility and I mean, single coil, a great PAF for more rock stuff and of course a great voice 1 for agressive metal, skate punk, nu metal, and so on.. Do you recommend me the Abasi or the Merrow’s Fishman? I could go for the classics for the voice 3 too, but I mainly prefer ceramics, as for the KSE it lacks on the low end, the Adlers are basically for Heavy distortion.. This brings me to the two I’ve mentioned.. Whats your opinion on these two? Which one should I go for? It will help me a lot to choose.. Thanks! Cheers from Brazil! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

never thought Ryan Reynolds is into guitars.

9:32 damn bro, wtf 😬

@GuitarJammer

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the tuning knobs are probably the absolute best thing to bonk on a table.

Yep ola is pretty much a rhythm player not a shredder so I agree

Help please. . I Just got my solar s1.6pb 27". I cant tune IT to Drop c.. the Tuning screw comes to an end.. can you Help me?

@crawlixofficial6512

3 жыл бұрын

I try to tune from Standard b to Drop c

I have a E2.6 and its amazing except for the generic tuners, total crap. The rest is really good. It's heavy tho but I used to.

@sid35gb

2 жыл бұрын

Changing tuners are an easy mod. Just watch the post height if you do.

@gus3333

2 жыл бұрын

@@sid35gb sure, but is shouldn't be so crap from factory, QA issues