GIBSON VS. SOLAR! SINGLECUT SHOOTOUT!

[@shanewalton8888]

When I think of single cuts I think of.........Telecasters.

[@silverstaralchemist]

Just saw you in the comments of Ola's video and now you posted! haha You're everywhere dude!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

haha yeah doing my best to support everyone's videos!

[@GravesoftheInnocent]

I have a Solar single cut, but it is not the arch topped version. It quickly became my favorite guitar that I own and probably the most versatile as well.

[@ScottBynoe]

That Solar sounding real damn good man. Love it.

[@matasg7600]

Personally in the mix, I actually liked the sound of the Gibson better, but I think that has more to do with the Bill Lawrence pickup more than the instrument itself, as the extra high end brings more clarity to the pinch harmonics and the octaves. However, if I had to buy one over the other I'd buy the Solar over the Gibson because of playability and the fact that it stays in tune better than any Gibson ever could (even if it didn't have an Evertune it would still hold tune better because the headstock properly aligns all of the strings and the fact that it's a reverse headstock also means that the unwound strings are at equal tension as the wound strings). Good video, awesome tones!

[@bradywolszczenski5292]

The comparison I’ve been waiting for thank you!

[@macanthony1108]

i've started to notice that ray kind of has his own signature pinch harmonic style. i see it all the time in his playing and i'd recognise it in an instant. another awesome video as always man!! been here since 2,000 subscribers and i'll keep supporting you for as long as i can. love from australia

[@danielbready]

Have you released this song? :D

[@brotherdoom2406]

I was just listening to this in the background whilst working, I thought the first guitar was the solar because the second guitar sounded so full like a Les Paul would sound. Nope it was the Solar, I was so convinced I didn’t believe my own eyes when I went back to see which guitar was witch lol.

[@EXSENTRIX]

That Solar looks sick AF!🤘🏼

[@kazzTrismus]

ill give my money to Ola.. i have the dimebag pickups and had a BL and they stand out for pinches for sure.

[@gagemitchell864]

Oh shit I'm early. Hey Ray! Keep up the good work! What do you think of the revv G20? Thinking about either getting that or a Helix.

[@2974dc]

I own an LTD Warbird. I LOVE the Fishman Fluence that came with this guitar. Honestly I liked the sound of the Gibson. The sounds seemed more articulate. You could hear each note better than the Solar.

[@ivanafeelcool9143]

That’s interesting you found the Gibson more clear. For me the solar was more clear. The Gibson sounded muddy/cloudy to me. Must be the differences in whatever we are listening through. That has a huge factor.

[@MercilessGuitar151]

As someone whom owned a 1999 LP for several years and curreny owns a Solar, I have to agree with you spot on. Both are awesome guitars, but different in tone and feel.

[@mcchurch118]

Nailed it on the head, that Gibson was amazing but for passive pickups it is hard to find a better set; in my opinion

[@hardrockrelics2157]

If anything this displayed what scale length does to the tone ... reverse headstock tightening up the low end. I love my Gibson but I’m really looking forward to the Jackson Marty Friedman !

[@ozeldiaz6437]

Please review the Evertune on the SOLAR. Thanks

[@xanderraymondcharles]

I’ve already done 3 videos about different solar guitars. They’re all on the channel. Thanks

[@ozeldiaz6437]

@@xanderraymondcharles ok will check them out thanks

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey no worries! Yeah all of the dollars I’ve had on the channel all have had evertunes, so that should get you squared away. Thanks for hanging!

[@KonstantinKuda]

Nicely played

[@Andrew_182]

Tasty riff man. I enjoyed the video. Keep it up.

[@juzzie]

I love ur work brother!! 🙏🙏.. I also love ur questions on Ask Jeff anything Kiesel Q&A

[@D-A-1776]

The solar is better for metal I think, but I like les pauls for blues rock and stuff like that these 2 are totally different machines they're both awesome

[@teddoucet7323]

I would put one track with the Solar on the left, one track with the Gibby on the right and call it a day ;-)

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Aye love that idea 🙌

[@musanthrope]

They sound just the same for me. Need to accurately search for the difference. Maybe all because of Dime pickup.

[@novalechuck7498]

how about the quality issues which are going around in the web?

[@michaelmansur8469]

I love those riffs what song is this being played?

[@stevennaismith6289]

I like the sound of the solar single cut enough that I ordered one and it will be here tomorrow! I can't wait

[@glennmurphy2686]

Nice video great shootout liked the gibson best

[@billysnow8032]

Solar! With stock Pickups! Wow! I did like them both. Your right in how you described there sound. BL Pickup sounded great!

[@mrdrummond5727]

Great playing and tone. Loving the channel! Newb question, what tuning were you running on the guitars for the vid? Sounded great. May need to add a Solar to the stable in the near future!

[@talesfromtheriffpod]

I actually have the Solar G Series with the TOM bridge and I wholeheartedly agree with the tone sounding darker in the mid range. I absolutely love it.

[@TalodzBandigas]

Uggh I miss my single cut guitar. Great content Ray. Much love from Philippines

[@guidscunha]

Hey Ray, the music you use on your intro, is it Luna Muerta's? I've listened to some of Luna Muerta's tunes (which are all killer) but didn't find it. Keep it up, greeting from Brazil

[@phillippitts6294]

What string gauge do you use?

[@wellingtonluiz2032]

Ray, sensational video, I really enjoyed it. I prefer Solar to Gibson. Solar is more egonomical to my playing style. Greetings from Brazil!

[@gorf101]

I don't think I could pick! One's a classic riff maker and the other is a total shred beast .. I....... umm .. I couldn't pick..

[@LykaonMetalMusic]

I have an ESP LTD EC 1000 its awesome but i love Explorers more🤣 But man your are always so happy and high motivated...love it!

[@AdamYoudell]

I'd take the Solar for metal, more modern specs/not hearing a huge tonal difference(way cheaper as well)

[@Martin-dn7qg]

I've got dean Angel of death 2 with fishman moderns and it is awesome. Also if you have a chance can you try dimebag washburn or dean I am really curious also you are awesome guitarist and I am happy that you are happy also the demo song kick ass man it's really heavy smr 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻.

[@icenic_wolf]

Hey Ray, how would you describe the playability differences? To me the Gibson sounded better, but I assume it's heavier. How's the fret job / upper-range fretboard access / weight / tuning stability compare between the two? Great video, and thanks!

[@icenic_wolf]

For reference: I have a 2016 Traditional High Performance Les Paul (where I swapped out the robo-tuners for locking Graphtech Ratio tuners), and while it's not a million pounds, and the neck heel access is better than a standard Les Paul, I have to wonder if Ola didn't give his singlecut an even better heel joint, etc etc.

[@chrisjory8595]

Those bill lawrence pickups ... good shit

[@allstarvb]

The LPs harmonics pop a ton- prob due to the Bill Lawrence XL, which I would prefer but the Solar singlecut has a little more chunk. You nailed it, diff tones for diff things 👌🏼

[@harshtruth9148]

Ola would be proud, getting ready to buy a solar 6string not sure what model....def evertune

[@gerrymarumoto3427]

Does that reverse head stock help tuning stability?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

I don't think so because it'a got an Evertune and locking tuners as is ya know?

[@gerrymarumoto3427]

@@xanderraymondcharles oops my bad .

[@ААТТ-ш4д]

and x4-5 difference?

[@buckybond2468]

I've been wanting to get my hands on a Solar. I've historically been a Gibson guy, but have heard great things about the Solars. I'm sure I'll end up with one in my collection eventually.

[@bidenthenewfallguy5401]

I think if you put a Bill Lawrence L500 in the Solar it would sound just like the Gibson. was not really a fair test because the les paul was not all factory.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

yeah I agree

[@bidenthenewfallguy5401]

@@xanderraymondcharles I have a Real usa Dean ml that I had custom ordered from the Dean factory in 1997 that has the same Bill Lawrence L500 pick ups in it so I know it would turn the Solar in to a beast

[@mmaviator22]

THe maple cap on the gibson definitely would brighten it up I would think. Though I liked the solar single notes better and thought they sounded clearer.

[@deskducker]

That bill Lawrence makes huge diff. compared to a5 pickups

[@scottbrown9008]

Ray i sent you a messagage thru Facebook Messenger,so when you are ready to get rid of that pickup just HMU, thanks Man.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Right on dude I appreciate that. Just waiting on another set of pickups to come in. Once I’ve got them I’ll message you 🙌

[@princessrose1698]

Old school all the way Ray 🎸🤘❤

[@stevendurantini7182]

Two different guitars for two different style of players. Both very good!

[@joshww2339]

Hey Ray, how's the tuning on the Solar ? Resolves the G string issue with the headstock vs the Gibby? You're doing the " lords" work Hahahaha

[@juzzie]

Sound wise in the mix couldn’t tell.. my question is what feels and plays the best. Considering the massive price difference

[@yanisreinisrockmusicway]

*I've got a Gibson too... Its sounds are great!*

[@nyteshade7968]

I gotta give this one to the solar surprisingly. That’s saying something cause I fucking love gibsons but that solar had a certain, idk like punch behind the crunch. I went into this thinking “Gibson les Paul hands down” and during the isolated tracks my mind was changed. Keep up the great content dude 🤘🏽

[@salimburgia8646]

Gibson- Bill Lawrence pickup-got Dime written all over that-🤘

[@michaelmarquis1824]

Nice ! To me , the solar sounds more brutal.

[@phillippitts6294]

I have a Epiphone Les Paul muse . But I like s type guitar bodies

[@joshww2339]

In this mix, that bill lawrence smokes the Solar pick ups . in my humble opinion. ❤

[@christianboddum8783]

Not much can compete With a L500, especially in the hi-gain pinch harmonics game ;-)

[@paulslack4303]

The solar sounds more mid range Gibson more treble but that's down to pick ups woods etc both sound killer

[@4playkandy819]

What the hell is this riff please😱Has been my earworm for a mnth

[@HigzyTeflon]

Considering the type of music that you played here, imo, Solar wins.. without question. Yay, Ola!

[@ZXChrisR14]

The Solar sounds great. But the Les sounds like....well... it sounds like a Les. Honestly, you can’t beat that. All BS aside with the crap Gibson tried pulling in the last couple years...the Les still is awesome. Horns.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Horns my dude 🙌

[@arbazann]

I like how there is one random dislike. I mean why tho?

[@ibanez2010]

It was your mom. You're supposed to be doing schoolwork not watching SMR vid's!

[@arbazann]

@@ibanez2010 username checks out

[@konsocosmin3332]

To me the difererence is not big...but that Solar is more appealing than the Gibson

[@davidbeauvais1364]

Solar pickup is too dark I changed my bridge to a Duncan screaming demon

[@dirktucker77]

Dude! That Gibson tho...

[@freedawn7625]

Personnally I prefer one fucking thouthand the les Paul Gibson than solar

[@jeffleecust]

Solar sounded “fuller” to me, but that is probably just the Duncan Solars vs the Bill Lawrence. Love Solars and Ola and everything he is doing BUT the Gibson wins this one for me.

[@aleksandrpotylko]

Solar needs some different pickups

[@salimburgia8646]

Gibson and Bill Lawrence

[@BA99253]

Gibson sounds better and it’s because of the 500xl. Under rated pickup IMO has a lot of cut perfect for going through the Fortin.

[@joshbarnes6759]

Neither sounds better than the other. They both sound great. The Gibson has a very traditional feel to it as it should. The same goes for the solar. It has a very modern feel to it.

[@charlesturner4754]

Not the biggest Gibson fan but I actually liked the LP in the mix better than the Solar. ( I am a big Ola fan) Probably has morw to do with the pickup you have in the bridge on the LP than the fact it's a Gibson in my opinion 🤪

[@MikeExplosivo70]

Solar DEMOLISHED the Gibby imo

[@raf8044]

Solar headstock shape, doesn't fit to single cut in my opinion

[@ryanduff4272]

Do you sound great playing both those guitars. No need to knock your chops you chug.

[@nelsonbautista6182]

Tono ...gibson

[@tonycarel1785]

Solar hands down!! Gibsons will not ever own one. They're playing authentic and they're frivious lawsuits have totally destroyed what once was a legacy. Didn't care for a then and really don't care for him now!!

[@robdaslav]

Drop C is a dumb tuning. The strings are too loose to do any kind of articulate playing or soloing. It’s all just chug chug chug. Plus your amp and speakers can’t accurately reproduce those frequencies. You can also hear the pitch of the drums is bleeding into the guitar range. All the instruments are supposed to live in their little range of frequencies in order to sound good as a band. Comparing two guitars in drop C is like comparing two Death Metal singers. But hey what do I know? 😂

[@OlegMikha]

Gibson vin IMHO, and solar quality is sh*t

[@RobbNemo1975]

sound same

[@shanewalton8888]

Wow! It is amazing how crappy that Gibson sounds compared to that Solar. What an overpriced piece of crap. Sell it quickly and get a Solar or an ESP.

[@darkenx20]

Gibsons are dogshit ugly... that being said I don't like the Solar either, I just don't like that body shape at all... They both sounded good though!

[@ErikAnders]

The evertune just makes it sound better.

[@GunterSchnitzel]

That’s not really how evertunes work bud

[@ErikAnders]

@@GunterSchnitzel sure does. Its intonation is better and that tops any tone found. I am a super fan of les paul sound as well. Stretch those strings out a bit more and play 2% better and then the Gibson might win. I love them both.

[@scottbronder]

Any single cut is terrible.. both lose.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

In the words of ace Ventura: ALLLLLLLLLRIGHTY THEN!