I'm Profoundly Impressed with this SOLAR Guitar

[@zappasmoustache23]

Glenn is the only person in consumer society to have never seen the immortal statement ‘BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED’

[@travisspaulding2222]

The guy known for chastising guitarists for not being prepared in the studio wasn't prepared in the studio, lol. I don't understand guitarists who complain about things like setups and batteries on new guitars. The first thing i do when I buy a new guitar is put my strings on it, set it up to my tuning, and take that cheap piece of shit battery out of it that's been sitting in there for god knows how long and replace it with a brand new battery. The last thing I want is my new guitar to cut out on stage or while recording because I was too cheap to put a new battery in it, lol. All of my guitars are passive now anyways, but when I did use active pickups, I would always immediately replace the battery.

[@getshwiftygaming447]

That's for 1% of all products, almost every single product requiring a battery supplies the damn battery. I can list more products that include a battery than you can list products that don't.

[@getshwiftygaming447]

​@@travisspaulding2222I'll explain the very easy concept, if I'm paying $800+ for a guitar that needs a battery to function I better get a fucking battery because I paid nearly a grand and you sent me a product that wasn't functional without a necessary component you neglected to give me and did i mention I already spent nearly a grand on the guitar for it to not function? That's like selling an amp without the power cable.

[@TheTrueVoiceOfReason]

He may not have seen the statement, but I bet he's seen the movie. Well Glenn, have you?

[@liquidcobalt]

@@getshwiftygaming447 You realize that in several countries it is not allowed to send batteries connected to equipment at all and in some countries even sending batteries alone requires the package to be marked and handled as dangerous goods!?! And regarding your comparison to an Amp without cables: Is your Amp working with the cables not inserted into a power source? I don't think so. No complaining about not getting a power source as a "necessary component" here???

[@stevilstyle3829]

Ola mentioned it yesterday in his live stream, he said they do not ship guitars with batteries, said there are regulations.

[@nicholasmullins3693]

I think this is his first solar guitar with active pickups. All his other ones have had passive pickups. So other brands might be able to ship from their countries with batteries, but apparently Spain isn't.

[@Patrick-857]

It's likely it's not an issue for many countries, but it's a massive pain for a company to deal with all the different laws in different jurisdictions, so usually companies try to find a one size fits all solution. Something as simple as a 9v battery could quite significantly increase overheads, plus customer confusion with some getting batteries and some not. Plus it's a big potential area for mistakes to happen, like guitars accidentally being shipped with batteries to jurisdictions that require extra paperwork ect, potentially causing holdups with Customs. What electric guitar player doesn't have a supply of batteries? I mean really.

[@bassyey]

@@Patrick-857 I don't have a supply of battery, but I don't expect batteries from any shipment because of laws, Glen is just being a princess here lol. Pedals are powered by isolated supply and I'm not a fan of anything active. Anyway, batteries are 2 blocks away from my house, it doesn't really matter.

[@deskducker]

@@nicholasmullins3693the atg has fishmans. Shipped long before this one

[@roachClass333]

like take one out a pedal😂

[@wichiwachigide2451]

It really is not that big of a deal that they didn't pack a battery in the box

[@dahmersbraindrill9585]

It’s an easy way for him to make two videos out of one, shits kinda sad

[@MikeSingSing]

It's not. In fact, shipping batteries overseas can be a hassle due to different import and transportation laws. It's totally sensible to NOT ship that guitar through border customs with battery.

[@andresilvasophisma]

I don't know man, this can totally ruin the experience and the guitar should get a 1 star review. It's today world's logic. 🤷

[@HughJaeness]

Imagine that, Glenn baiting being a piece of shit 🤣

[@stug5041]

He wasted his viewers time with that first video

[@newkoba9479]

FWIW, all of their active pick up guitars have a note in the description that reads: "NOTE:9V Battery is not included." I'm sure it's due to shipping and the way various countries deal with batteries.

[@Patrick-857]

Yeah it's not like it was a mistake, they were up front about it. Honestly Glen is being really precious here and his audience doesn't seem to be on his side here. Also come on, We are all fans of Ola here, and I can't think of a single instance of Ola tearing anyone down or being in any way dishonest. He's always conducted himself with integrity as far as I can tell. Glen is OK, I've been watching him since the beginning, but he sometimes gets it wrong and doubles down. Over the years I think he's definitely hurt his credibility on a number of occasions, and his thing he does was funny back in the day when his videos of him shitting on bass players first got featured on Ultimate Guitar, but it gets old. He shits on his audience pretty often, shits on gear like the Line6 Spider, which is entry level stuff that helps young kids get into guitar and find different sounds so they can better choose the gear that suits them when they upgrade. That's snobbery in my opinion. Ola is the opposite of a snob, he constantly shows you can get a good sound with almost any gear. Same with shitting on the "Red Bean" which was cool to do back then, now that it's legacy gear, people are recognising it for how innovative it actually was, and actually there's a pretty big time session player who used it extensively in the studio. Gear snobs aren't cool. Many of our favourite albums were recorded with crap gear because that's all the band could afford, and they made everyone want to buy that gear. It's just dumb, and unnecessarily negative.

[@dirkkrau-stangenberg5632]

In my opinion as a metal guitarist you need to have a bunch of 9V batteries (rechargeable) available

[@Durkhead]

I like the energizer 9volt lithium

[@aeoteroa818]

passive ftw

[@greaves1178]

What if you have passive pickups and a 9v PSU for your pedal board?

[@Durkhead]

@greaves1178 one time my wife's hamster ate the wire from my pedals power supply

[@kitoyobeni1]

Running a studio kind of amplifies the need to have batteries on hand though, being prepared for unprepared bands lol.

[@_Rick_S]

Not only did Glenn take a friend in the industry like Ola and throw him under the bus on the first unboxing video for not including a stupid battery, which keep in mind he did that after Ola hooked him up with a $1200USD guitar for free, he makes the "apology" video and KEEPS BLAMING HIM FOR THE BATTERY!!! Dude, IT SAYS RIGHT ON OLAS WEBSITE THAT THE BATTERY IS NOT INCLUDED!!!! Dude threw not 1 but 2 temper tantrums, rewatched them both while editing and still thought it was a good idea to upload them to the world. After being hooked up for free by a friend. Come on, man. Alright, butthurt rant over 🤬😆🤪

[@riangarianga]

You ain't butthurt! Actually Glen is this time, not acknowledging his own mistake 😁.

[@stallionstudios]

😂😂@@riangarianga

[@sbrave]

Yeah, some bs on Glenn's part for sure. 1 mention would've been suffice, and not docking 2.5 stars. Sandy Vag

[@dylancraig9616]

Your boner for the missing 9v is so strange to me. It's not a big deal at all and in a lot of cases it's ILLEGAL to ship with a battery. Still, thanks for coming back and doing a proper review on it!

[@mikeyj80]

i think he’s compensating for something! (kidding, love this guy and the channel)

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I’m glad you got a battery. I didn’t think Trudeau would allow you to have a battery.

[@mikewood9514]

wahahahahaaa

[@mhsandifer]

Only if you're not a trucker or catholic

[@DragDealer]

Hope they regulate his child of screaming 😂

[@Gawnfall]

LOOOL

[@jean-philippemorin1176]

Unless its in an electric car...

[@truthtorpedo99]

Glenn, the no battery situation is a SHIPPING issue. You need a ton more admin and paperwork if the unit crosses country border, those ce stickers, etc if the guitar enters the EU, and so on. And when you're a manufacturer you don't want to do different things for different markets, so the battery is left out. Expect it with many more products in the future

[@Patrick-857]

This.

[@Zzyyxx22]

I work in the shipping industry. You can ship batteries IN a product with only a sticker (UN 3481 which must have red hatching). This allows up to a maximum of two batteries. This is a problem when people try to ship EarPods. They have a battery in each ear and one in the charger so can’t be shipped under normal circumstances. You can’t ship a battery that’s loose. So someone would have to fit the battery prior to shipping. It’s maybe that they don’t want to store the guitars with the battery connected. I don’t know at what point QC takes place. If it’s at the time of shipping or when they first arrive in the depot or even when they leave the factory.

[@workhorse_fx]

Heheheeh, cooome ooon - batteries become dangerous in like - what - 6 to 8 months after expiration date? Or even 8 to 12... And: it's from EU to Canada (I guess...): so it's even less problems

[@truthtorpedo99]

@@workhorse_fx I guess you haven't seen the vids of brand new electric cars catching fire? Some instances where this has happened on massive ships. Trouble is, once one vehicle is burning it ignites neighbouring vehicles and then the whole ship gets sunk. Also look up Luton Airport car park fire, a hybrid car battery went up in flames, igniting its neighbours... the whole multi-story car park went up in flames. Battery fires are dangerous and don't need no oxygen because the fire chemically makes its own oxygen. This can also happen with smaller batteries

[@workhorse_fx]

@@truthtorpedo99 Dude - don't compare 9v battery to high-output lithium-ion batteries, I mean - come on! xxx)

[@Century_Road_Official]

Glenn, as of this video, I’m not sure if Solar changed the info/product page but at the bottom of the Wolfmaster page is clearly says NOTE: 9V battery not included. As many people have mentioned sometimes shipping batteries is not permitted depending on customs/exporting etc. While your point is valid this has been noted on the Solar site and should not be penalized for it. Otherwise great review and guitar.

[@multimike2030]

Glenn I think you still should reconsider your position on the battery thing, the website does state 9v battery not included. I have guitars with active pickups that did include the battery when shipped to me, but it was within North American Continent. In my limited Google search, shipping devices with batteries carries a lot of risk and danger that carriers like DHL may just refuse to ship. Since Solar Guitars would come from Spain, I would imagine it's a lot of hassle for them to try to ensure the shipments aren't denied, so just shipping active pickup guitars without the battery is way less strain for them. Just my thought from an amateur musician.

[@Eri4Jp]

he wont admit it because he is such an obtuse person

[@cibbantwist]

This was exactly my thought. Batteries are generally considered explosives by the transport/logistics companies and the days of "battery included" are more or less gone.

[@HydenGuitarPlayer]

Man, that's an actual argument 👏

[@YukonDemon]

I know there were a flood of comments on the last video saying the exact same, but perhaps they didn't ship a battery because there were laws preventing it?? Glad it's up and running and being enjoyed!! Besides Glenn, you ought to have a large supply of 9V batteries on hand at all times as it seems to be the go to battery for music accessories.

[@forkless]

There are indeed restrictions on shipping Lithium-Ion batteries via air cargo -- since 2016.

[@MashaT22]

@@forklessit’s not just lithium batteries. It’s many other kinds too.

[@Mezzier]

Or just different rules for different country before shipping "powered" electronic that doesn't have a OFF switch...

[@SplashgameFTW]

WRONG. I can name 20+ over seas guitar companies that ship with batteries from overseas off the top of my head . schecter, ibanez, jackson... to name a few. @@forkless

[@TYLERtheMAGGOT1]

​​​@@SplashgameFTWI don't think you understand how the laws work and how those companies actually ship out the guitars. Those brands ship out those guitars differently and don't ship out straight to consumer like Solar does

[@Ren-X]

I'm amazed that in a professional recording studio you don't keep spare batteries. Seems like a no-brainer. I'm a bassist and even I always carry spares

[@MidnightHedgehog365]

He did say he just ran out of batteries in the last vid. He went to get more and then make the second part. Still feel like he put too much emphasis on something that on the website says that they don't ship with batteries. Ola himself said that they don't ship batteries b/c of country regulations. So it was pretty uncalled for.

[@YURI-OFFICIAL]

So right about how riffs/tracks are written based on whether your playing a 6 or 7 string (especially 8 strings), limiting yourself to a 6 string really helps you think more about the higher notes. I love 7 strings, I personally think they're the best, but it's always healthy to switch up. Limitation is the best inspiration to creativity. Love the videos man!

[@Maykholiv]

I'm so proud of seeing you progress on guitar playing Glen, hopefully it will come a day when we can see you play in a band or project.

[@Ckay00]

Solar state the Battery is not included Glenn..

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Looks amazing, and sounds great. Love the kill switch, too.

[@dam7ri]

Going down a half step with the same string gauge is about 30 minutes. Start by turning the screws on the claw that holds the springs counter clockwise a half turn, then retune, and repeat until the bridge is where it should be and the guitar is tuned to pitch. It usually takes me no more than a half turn then 2-3 8th turns on the screws. Adjusting the intonation is not needed.

[@bandsbikesandboozereviews]

They didn't forget the battery, that was intentional. I bought a Dingwall Bass from Canada and they didn't ship a battery in it either. It's a customs/safety thing apparently.

[@SMcCruz]

For the price, it should have come with the 9v and a spare one 😂 but they say in their website that the battery is not included, so I guess it wasn't an oversight

[@dondod1959]

This should be pinned

[@kanoaikawach]

That's if you order it. We don't know if Glenn ordered this or it was a "free" guitar.

[@dondod1959]

@kanoaikawach in that case it would be more likely that he had received a battery. And Glenn has been doing blind buys for a while

[@livelikeus4980]

Glen your videos bring comfort to my day! Keep rocking those riffs are sounding better and better

[@ConsanguinitySlam]

for some reason, i feel like a 7 string version of this guitar would fit right in with Karl Sanders’ guitars. Very unique look.

[@stallionstudios]

A 7 would be pretty cool. This reminds me of the old Alexi LTDs that came out almost 20 years ago.

[@noeffnwaypal]

Just looked at this guitar on Solar's website and at the bottom of the page it says "NOTE: 9V battery is not included".

[@JoeButler02]

"If somebody had of been paying just a little bit more attention..." Come on Glen, there's kids out here watching you for thorough reviews and information, you should have been paying just a little bit more attention when ordering and you definitely should have been paying attention to the comments on the last video before posting this one. To quote one of my favorite music recording KZbinrs, "Remember kids, always read the fine print!" - Glen Fricker

[@brivington2011]

Sounds killer. Thanks for posting.

[@BlackNoteStudios]

So many epic face melting albums were recorded with 6 strings and in standard E tuning. While 7 and eight strings are badass, they reek havok in the low end with mixes. You end up cutting a lot of that information out to make room for bass and kick. I remember hearing Korn for the 1st time when they released Blind and was utterly blown away by the lows. Up until then, I associated the 7 string with jazz guitarists and utillizing counter-melody. It's amazing to see/hear how far it has come in just 30 yrs concerning metal. That said, I still prefer the metal made with 6 strings and standard E tuning. Death, At the Gates, In Flames all seem to do fine by it, so if it pleases the metal gods, it's good by me. Thanx Glenn.

[@BrianOboylemusic]

Dude YES!!! My son plays now he is 16. He said to me the other day that he thought it was cool how a lot of the older bands like slayer, early Metallica, etc. use standard tuning’s mostly with an occasional drop day and I try to do that my playing I’m not against seven string, guitars, or a string, guitars or low tuning For me. It’s just something I haven’t needed…. Yet please.

[@CyberChrist]

Fun fact, a 9V battery often is a good backstop to block a Floyd while tuning it.

[@Gawnfall]

Thank you

[@svt4001]

Hey Glen, wishing you and Julie the best!

[@RudeRecording]

Glen, you are a bit young to remember pitching the multi-track tape machine down and tuning the guitars down for metal tracks way back in the dark ages of the 80's. I could tune a guitar down and re-intonate in a smoke break even if the guitar had a Floyd.

[@IcedFIame]

Cracks are on the ebony fretboards, not on the (roasted) maple ones 😶 As many people pointed out in your previous video - shipping any kind of batteries internationally can be an issue. You have plenty of time to buy one while waiting for your guitar to arrive.

[@SamanthaBurtonGuitar]

I instantly thought of Alexi Laiho the second I saw that guitar. Similar killer looks and all the other cool stuff this guitar is loaded with. It's a beauty for sure! Hope hes's having fun up there! We all miss you!

[@sharpermirror396]

That might be the best live rock/metal medley ever. Phenomenal performance

[@RattleheadVic73]

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for this vid!🤘

[@Nick.Webster]

I have tried to ship things internationally and had them returned as it contained a battery (they removed the battery before sending it back to me. They could have just removed the battery and continued shipping it). Maybe this is the main reason it didn’t contain one in the box

[@TYLERtheMAGGOT1]

You're absolutely correct.

[@dougwolfla4650]

My first thought was “check and see if you need a battery “. Even when batteries are supplied, they still have a little plastic piece to remove. Glen, totally your fault. 100%

[@kristophmarauder7557]

I was looking at the specs and thomannmusic lists the nut width as 48mm. Is this a typo or does it feel wide?

[@barefootmode]

Coulda sworn Solar guitars has a comment that says: Note: 9V Battery is not included. Juuust sayin, Glenn!!!

[@overseer_grimal]

When I was buying a Dingwall in Europe it didn't have a battery as well and the local dealer got one for me. I think it is a normal practice to ship parcels overseas without batteries because it is dangerous and even forbidden in some counties by local laws

[@infmda4365]

Pretty sure Solar doesn't ship guitars with batteries. I didn't get a 9v when I bought one with Fishman's... It may be a shipping restriction for international order?

[@FairyCRat]

While I do understand the argument that low notes are harder to discern, I think the lack of memorable 7-string riffs has more to do with the fact that 7-strings are a lot more recent, and only found in some subgenres of metal, also they didn't really exist back when rock was at its peak.

[@Gawnfall]

Yeah but let's be honest they have been out enough to have had more iconic riffs but they don't have much. I'll stick with 6 most of the time

[@zAvAvAz]

Alright got the 9 volt today! awesome!

[@reidlingtheseedling]

Little bit about the Artist this guitar is signature to: Jonas Wolf is one of the guitar players in the Folk Metal band Eluveitie. Half of Eluveitie, including Jonas, is in another band called Illumishade. Jonas is also in a Van Halen tribute band in Switzerland called Fun Halen. EVH has left big an impression on him as evidenced by this guitar (1 pickup 1 volume, floyd rose, maple fretboard) and his playing. I met him briefly while Eluveitie was on tour, definitely hoping to properly shoot the shit with him about Van Halen one day, as me and the other guitar player in my band are also hugely influence by EVH.

[@matiosmi137]

Bear in mind that overdriven 6string guitar is around since, say, 50s/60s while as far as I'm concerned, 7 string playing started with Steve Vai's solo stuff and Dream Theater's "Awake" around 1994 or so. Btw, the main riff in "Lie" from the latter is one of my all time 7 string favourites

[@dhonnar]

Oh, and I didn't know it was the signature guitar from the guy in Eluveitie... Love the band.

[@georgew.mobley3559]

Thanks Glenn the guitar sounds great and your playing on it is wicked. Thanks sir for the video. Take care.

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

Right from the Solar website, under the description. “NOTE:9V Battery is not included.” It’s up to the customer to provide. This is not Solar’s fault. 🤷‍♂️

[@BramClaes]

I have the same pickup but in a seven string guitar. The different voices are: 1. a hot active pickup (with the knob pushed in), and 2. a more classic hot passive pickup, à la JB or Super Distortion (knob pushed out) Voicing one has a definite upper-midrange bump, kind of like a built in tube screamer, and sounds best with a modern high gain amp. Voicing 2 is darker without the midrange bump, and sounds best with a more classic crunchy amp pushed with an overdrive pedal :)

[@davessparetime83]

I think to two tones of the pickup should have a two position toggle switch instead of push pull. Easier to use while playing.

[@IntheDAW]

that wood color on that fretboard and headstock looks so nice.

[@bukwok]

in my opinion ,a recording studio, and the metal music one , must have some 9v batteries , and some EMG pickup guitar ,or BASS , some BASS need 9v battery for preamp circuit right??

[@srogers500]

Genius, Glenn. Trolling your viewers by making a 2-part video. Well played, sir. Got to admit: You had me on the "disappointed" video. I was like "WTF? Over a battery?"🤣🤣🤣

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Glenn is a KZbinr- he used the battery thing and a click bait title to get you all worked up and leave a comment and it worked and now we’re all watching part two because we love Ola and Glenn is getting even more views from that. It’s just a game

[@seanabbottband]

Great looking and sounding guitar the crunch is awesome.

[@hannessimon9563]

you are getting better and better playing guitar nice job

[@effectspedalcentral]

This guitar looks pretty awesome! Can't wait to take it for a test drive, if I can ever find one.

[@bseballblob]

Probably unpopular opinion. These videos should have been combined to avoid shining an unfair negative light on Solar. Guitars shouldn't be shipped with batteries, especially guitars made in the far east that tend to come with sub-par off brand batteries. The risks are simply too much to justify the convenience of shipping with a battery. It's just weird to make the previous video regarding a "friends" company and then turn around and make this video the next day despite the fact that the manufacturer did the right thing all along.

[@MR3DDev]

Sounds amazing. wish it had a neck pickup tho.

[@denverrandy7143]

I totally agree Glenn,my playing changes from 7string to 6string. I feel like when I'm playing a 6string its a lil more inspired.

[@duncansmith69]

Oh so NOW he's impressed.

[@cederickforsberg5840]

Solar homepage says "batteries not included"

[@ilikeblackguitars]

I like the looks of these guitar

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. Guitar looks and sounds awesome. So this is your only Active Pickups Guitar? As a Metal Player I find that hard to understand. All the best. Cheers

[@benjaminnevins5211]

amazon sells 9v - a 20 pack is like $8. International shipping costs more for a battery.

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

Dude, what an absolute unit. Solar V’s are gorgeous! Can’t wait to own one someday 🤘

[@dr.turhatamasyoutubetutori3124]

Me: Can we have Berried Alive? Mom: No, we have Berried Alive at home. Berried Alive at home: 6:04

[@christopher9626]

Haha, You sure loved your new toy in this one, Glenn! It was awesome to see you so excited! Loved my Solar E2.6C, other than it felt so damn heavy. Great guitar, but I always went back to my Schecter C1-Platinum. I never thought a off the wall Guitar center exclusive would be my favorite, but its what I end up going back to after an hour or so.

[@jeremythornton433]

Just wondering. How much gain and distortion do you have on your rig? Love the new Solar! Great video.

[@emptyMan0]

The intro editing is fun, just so it doesn't seem unappreciated in all the comments actually reacting to the topic of the video.

[@cageliner]

I've only have one guitar that needed a battery, a Gibson J-29 acoustic. It had a battery installed. The finish is flawless, by the way 😁

[@tombrookes2923]

Hey Glen. I've finally been able to buy some new equipment so I can learn how to reamp. Something ive wanted to dive into for years. I know I'm doing something wrong within the signal chain, I just can't figure out what, as im getting nothing from the amp when sending the dry track to the reamp box. Any help would be appreciated 🙏

[@greglane334]

As someone who used to work in a retail job where we imported a lot of electronic goods, a majority of stuff was shipped without batteries for 'safety reasons'. Still sucks though

[@JSaltyfabricator]

Good God that thing is beautiful.

[@WayCoolStudios]

That is one sweet guitar!

[@MarcelCaddy]

Nearly the best benefit of passive pickups no 9v needed

[@kodyschmidt3306]

I'm not usually a big fan of gold hardware, but that thing is classy as fuck. Can the Singularity plug-in be used as an amp sim without the virtual instrument?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

No, that’s still being worked on

[@DavidPerry-ui2qz]

Killer tone Glenn, what are you running it through today?

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

6505 1992 original with Harley Benton Vertical 2x12

[@marcosjaime5384]

I’ve seen myself get back into the good ol six strings after having played on 7s for a while. It’s like finding new creative outlets again!

[@metalmoto3275]

GLEEEEEENNNN!!! Could we get you to look at the schedule Keith merrow SIG soon?

[@Tijuanabill]

On the battery topic, has anyone ever tried those Fishman internal battery kits, that you hide inside, with the USB port drilled in to your back plate?

[@Bazscoobz]

Was waiting for this

[@Jaques20]

Solar website states Batteries not included. While I understand your frustration & your point about wanting better, the current market has so may imperfections (cough, Mustaine V), that a missing battery which is specified really doesn't feel worthy of this much disappointment... maybe that's just me though. Thanks for all the detailed reviews, these are great fun

[@tankdarla637]

i think 1300 is good for what you get compared to other makes right now, how much is the cheapest usa fender or the cheapest gibson, and they are bare bones guitars that likely will need work to make them play well.

[@ericsmith6633]

I mean to say that 6 string guitars have more memorable riffs, than 7s isn’t exactly a fair comparison. because 6 strings have been around way longer.!We started getting 7s available when… the late 90s? So for guitar players to finally be able to get them and write with them, it’s just now in the last 10 years available as much as 6s. your now finally now seeing more and more players using them. I know this comment isn’t about the guitar in the vid, but we have to be fair when you make that statement. Ya you might only be able to count memorable 7 string riffs on one hand, but some of them are riffs that changed music! I mean Steve vai did it, but when korn came out, it was like nirvana all over again. It changed music. And changed guitar building. 6 strings are fun, but in my opinion, when I went to 7 string, it made me a better player! It made guitar exciting again! And I wrote songs like crazy! Sorry about this rant. 😂 just had to voice my opinion on that. I’d love to see you go back to 7s now that you’ve become a better player. Might trigger songs that you yourself can put out! Below is one of the songs I wrote on 7, cause I know you like to see people prove their statements.

[@synonyx]

Thanks for the update Glenn. Do you think it's possible they can't ship it with a battery due to import restrictions? Although I wouldn't see why considering my PRS HB2, EC-1000 and my Epiphone Matt Heafy all came with a 9volt battery and they are imports.

[@BOTx5]

I like the guitar sound you got for this one. Very roomy sounding.

[@jonkerrmusic]

Looking at this and the previous video's thumbnails side by side is a delight. Sick looking guitar, I'll be checking to see if they have a non-Fishman version.

[@maddog7012]

"I'm profoundly disappointed with solar" Next day: "I'm profoundly impressed with solar".... Glen, you can jerk our emotions around like this!

[@Avonidsed]

Hey Glenn - Why do I never hear Canadian "metal" classic Helix - Rock you as one of your demo songs? Food for thought.

[@backwardslash]

in some countries its against shipping regulations to ship batteries

[@6slayer6sam62]

The vinter series with fishmans says "note does not ship with 9v battery" i'd say that goes with all the active models. Nah, you're right, some f*cknuckle forgot. 🤦‍♂️

[@Babs42]

Sounds good!

[@stallionstudios]

You being a Canadian I am surprised you haven't seen the kill switch on the Epi Jeff Waters V. That thing came out many years ago.

[@rocksteady1676]

guitar looks sick! When are you going to do a session / Demo / how to use etc.. using singularity?

[@jasoncrump1886]

Love my Solar. My fretwork wasn't the greatest on mine on the edges but still a great guitar. I noticed it even more once I got my esp ltd 7 string baritone awb7 . The fretwork on that esp was really smooth like a great plek job.

[@Mark_Williams300]

Where's the other pick up and the selector switch? 😕

[@stevendibiasio2649]

Dem Dive-Bombs though ShredMaster Glennn over here. Somebody come get their grandpa 🤘🏾

[@RedbackRecordz]

Hey Glenn, I think you need to put yourself on the butthurt of the week over that battery issue! And you bloody know it ! 🤣😂 Keep up the good work 🤘🤘

[@randelmatt]

I agree with the whole 6 string thing and memorable riffs. Repeat after me slowly folks HEAVINESS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TUNING DOWN!

[@nicholasmullins3693]

Reminds me of how at one point Andreas Kisser told Dino Cesarez that you don't have to tune low to be heavy. However, shortly afterwards Andreas started tuning to B flat standard. So....

[@playNsleep]

throw a sustainiac in the neck too, would pair real nicely with the kill switch

[@Peter-by3ox]

your riffing sounds effortless on that axe man \m/