I Tried Ola Englund's New Budget SOLAR

$599 can get you a really great guitar these days. Solar might just have a total winner. Proudly sponsored by Mojotone! Get the BV30H at: www.mojotone.c.... Get the guitar at this Thomann Affiliate Link: www.thomann.de...
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Disclosure: Solar sent me the guitar. No cash has changed hands, and I'm not keeping it. Mojotone is sponsoring this, because they RULE!
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[@OlaEnglund]

Much love man, glad you dig it

[@allendean9807]

Swede alert!!

[@fitashill]

Good stuff man, Solar is some solid gear. It's great to see a KZbin startup turn into a huge rival to these massive corporations. Warms the cockles of my heart ❤️ 🤘

[@natashanyxx9486]

Ola, please start dressing like Nigel. You're a great guitar player, but in terms of personal style, there's a lot that you could learn from him, just saying. Solar guitars are cool!

[@ESPspiderXIII]

Simmer down, Ola.

[@Stephen_Eee]

Ola has a scentless box 😅

[@sdi87hhk]

Need an extended cut of Glenn breaking crappy instruments, that's my kinda asmr

[@randalljones4370]

Axe Shall Meet Road

[@ericb4351]

Yeah, it should take about 3 seconds but that tub of lard looked like an 8yo girl swinging it and it took a minute. lol

[@sdi87hhk]

@@ericb4351 disabling comments on your evh rig jam video was a pretty smart move, that was ass at best lmao

[@StallionStudios1234]

I like the fact he is also a nipple rider with the guitar. So am I and so Is John Petrucci. Ride the nipple!!!

[@1sotheary]

I agree. Glenn should start a new series called "Keep or Smash". For all reviews, it will end with him either keeping or smashing the equipment.

[@adamyahya4638]

Bobby: Why can't we just get a Gibson dad? Hank: Bobbeh, go to your room.

[@mikewilson3581]

I love it when the old school guitar purist interjects with the cliches.

[@AndrewAlex92]

Lmao I expected Paul Reed Smith to appear after the incantation

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

hmmm... that's a pretty good idea!

[@vtbdsl]

Can't wait for prs to start selling tubes

[@GeoffBosco]

This seemingly insignificant budget guitar review was an early landmark moment in Glen's life that ultimately led to an accidental late career as a country guitar legend.

[@blanko66]

I got myself the S by Solar VB4.6C because of one of Glenns videos. Manufacturing is flawless. Even on the budget line. I just started with guitar and can't even play a whole song. But I love the guitar. So thanks to Glenn for the recommendation and thanks to Ola and the team from Solar for making awesome and affordable guitars.

[@Fastvoice]

I'm playing guitar for about 50 years now and still can't get through a whole song. So be nice to yourself. 🙂

[@stealingtomorrowband]

I as well have been playing bass since 1999 and barely can get through songs.... Practice practice practice

[@Fastvoice]

@@stealingtomorrowband Sometimes it's also a lack of memory skills.

[@scottashe984]

Your opinion would carry more weight if you were familiar with playing guitars.

[@wabbadu1]

Congrats on the Mojotone endorsement! Awesome speakers!

[@MrSJPowell]

Okay, I cracked up at the metal opening into clean tones. Incredible. For a guitar whose only meaning for "clean" will be a polishing cloth, it has a lot of crisp and pretty clean tones. No one's going to play any of those clean tones, but they do sound good. Also that candy apple red is gorgeous.

[@xamislimelight8965]

Normally, red isn't my go to color, but that red is damn fine. You can tell it fucks.

[@denverrandy7143]

Yea it does,HARD!!!

[@thrashefe3523]

Nah it looks as cheap as my friend's red Cort X-1 that he bought as his first guitar

[@frostyorb]

Like your mom

[@xamislimelight8965]

@frost Like everyone's mom. Kinda how they became moms. Crazy lol

[@xamislimelight8965]

@thrashefe I fail to see the relevance in any of the words you typed, both together and separately. Know what else looks cheap because it is? Your mom's weekend house calls. On Saturdays she gives 2-fors.

[@XS10SEALS]

The Signature UPS Speed Hole✨ lmao

[@TurbulentJuice]

The United Parcel Smashers

[@JohnWiku]

Linear Edition!!

[@thomasinpuertorico9184]

Glen you have found your stride with content. The work you put in is showing. Thanks

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks, Thomas!

[@PooNinja]

Ooooh weee love that color!!! it reminds me of that fancy Mazda red that really picks up the light

[@PooNinja]

Nice pantera riff Sir

[@travisspaulding2222]

I think Glenn just became the 537th member of Green Jello, lol.

[@kronos6948]

Can Bill Manspeer afford him?

[@Captain_Zero_]

You can’t call them that anymore! It’s Green Jelly. 😂

[@travisspaulding2222]

@@Captain_Zero_ I can all them that. They just can’t call themselves that, lol.

[@malegria9641]

Well it’s actually Green Jelly 🤓

[@travisspaulding2222]

@@malegria9641 But it's pronounced Green Jello, lol.

[@randalljones4370]

I've got 3 Solar's here and they are all comfortable and playable little beasts. Love Ola's intent in this company. More Metal is Best Metal.

[@dustinmylesdiou2649]

your playing is progressing quite nicely fren. gr8 job!

[@Doobs77]

Taking Glen’s advice on the Mojo tone speakers has made a huge difference in the sound of my set ups. The BV-30H is amazing I bought 4 of them. I also bought 4 of the BV-30V that is also an amazing speaker! Thanks for the awesome tip not to mention that they’re a lot cheaper than some of the bigger name brands out there.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

They’re incredible!

[@aaronhiggs]

I’m thinking of putting a 2x12 with watchtowers in it. I can say I like them better than a greenback! Mojotone is killing it.

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Glad to see Mojo Tone finally sponsored an ad with you. You’re the only reason I’ve ever heard of them and they do sound unique/great.

[@TipToeVertigo]

I’ve had my schecter demon 7-string for years and love that guitar. Schecter has always been such an underrated and affordable guitar company that I’ve loved for years now

[@Freddy_4_Fingers]

3 Little Pigs is definitely more entertaining than most of the stuff I hear lately 😂

[@patjustice1203]

Say what you will about the song writing, Green Jelly actually have a lot of great riffs.

[@zz-.-]

👏✨

[@charlesrocks]

Ola is putting out some really great guitars.

[@BeardMan01]

​@@scentia_estHe owns the company. He has everything to do with it. Everyone always thought that was clear, obviously not.

[@AllofJudea]

​@@scentia_estno one thinks he is physically building the guitars lol. Are you on the spectrum?

[@brettrg.drives9551]

I was disappointed in the quality control on my Solar 1.6 Type G.

[@davidmcaninch4714]

Hank: Yep. Dale: Yep. Bill: Yep. Boomhaur: Mm hmm.

[@oldfriend327]

That red and black from here looks excellent.

[@vermilgates]

I really love the artistic and comedic touches Glenn has been adding to his vids recently!

[@Imlarock]

Your playing has improved significantly Glenn.. well done

[@buzwa2k]

Much love to the chops improvement Glen!

[@DeathCultJiuJitsu]

Man… I’m not a fan of red, but if I had to have a red guitar, that looks fucking awesome.

[@newmexicosaint]

Thank you for the heads up on the new affordable Solar brother and....THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD DO WITH THE AEROBAND TRASH

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

love seeing your joy when you play, keep up the great work Glenn.

[@patrickfouhy9102]

Hey Glenn, as someone who worked in the music retail world for many many years, I think it would be awesome (and incredibly helpful to many viewers) if you were to have someone with inside knowledge on the business/sales side of instruments on your show.

[@morbidmanmusic]

As the same .. I'm curious as to what you'd think could be added..?

[@mikehines14]

The street fighter knockout sound effect was the cherry on top of the guitar smash. Chef's kiss my friend!

[@Inkzilla_]

You are our Guitar Hero, G! 🤘🏻😁

[@troybradley8647]

This guy is my go to for this stuff ge really knows how to help us actually get some music recorded

[@eamonahern7495]

Pro tip Glenn: Use whatever you use to snip the excess from your guitar strings to snip the staples.

[@CheBellaTelevisione]

6:08 one of the greatest moments on this channel THIS IS A METAL CHANNEL

[@lisdexik5484]

Yooooo they finally came out with the linear edition speed holes! About time. They've been riding the standard speed holes for years, nice to see they finally updated them. Way more sleek.

[@michaelacostantini]

Dude, you are a great guitar player. Seriously!

[@216trixie]

Great tip trying different straps to solve the neck dive.

[@JoeBaermann]

Probably the shortest and best Aeroband review on YT. 👍

[@asparagoosagus5954]

most people watching guitar reviews arent exactly guitar heroes either. When I see you play a guitar it is a lot easier to imagine how I would play it compared to watching some guitar wizard who shreds up anything

[@Dankehum]

I mean he still plays guitar incredibly good.

[@MashaT22]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I enjoy your humor very much. Thanks for the laughs and a solid review! Wtg, Ola!

[@syndricgaming9032]

Dude super amazing guitar for price point, totally agree. Entered myself and fingers crossed for the chance to win that bad boy. Much love and thanks for all the great content.

[@chrispile3878]

That packaging effort is amazing! Double boxing rules.

[@jrlee243]

I have a mojo 2x12 slant cab loaded with a greyhound and a cream back (mojo style). You can also order it with an isolation mod . It comes with two goose neck mic holders, soundproof cover, and two XLR in and out. If you are limited by space or live in an apartment, it's perfect for that. I still attenuate with a jhs black box. Instead of an ox box, I decided to try this and am happy I did. Take the cover off, and it's a normal 2x12 for live playing.

[@chzzyg2698]

I recently bought the T2.6C, the tele model in satin black, and it's fricking sick! Ebony fretboard, jumbo frets, neck thru, it's easily a top contender in my collection.

[@micdavis-c6l]

Glad to see the great review. Makes me want to go have coffee with Ola. You're the greatest Glenn. Thank you.

[@dooley9621]

What an awesome guitar at that price, Thanks heaps Glenn your playing is getting better and better mate.

[@shaggyrogers637]

Glenn!!!! Looking Trim bud great work!!!!

[@valvenator]

@@shaggyrogers637 Yes he is but he's still a pretty big dude. (Big not Fat) I noticed that guitar on him looks like my 3/4 hybrid and I'm definitely not tiny myself!😁

[@MetalLanham]

Glenn your playing is fantastic man! cheers!

[@GearPhase]

I got my solar B stock in 2019 for around $400 and it’s still one of my favorite guitars. I want another lol.

[@timlehman1323]

Thanks for the great gear reviews Glenn. Keep up the great work.

[@MarshallSetUps]

I'm Proud of you Glenn for sticking to your guns, and keeping yourself fit. Cool guitar. I may buy one.

[@caelenselke-minogue]

Glenn, the reason people ask how it sounds clean is because even metal guitarists play clean stuff sometimes and it's nice for possible customers to know what it sounds like in different situations.

[@TheGalilee416]

0:54 “toasty” I busted out laughing. 😂

[@christianhertwig1593]

I'd like to see a video with Glenn Fricker and Jim Lill. It would be the finest.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Same here!

[@christianhertwig1593]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Thanks so much for replying and good luck with your videos. 👍🤓 Although .... You also kill illusions 😂😂😂😂 But thinking ... money or illusions, money illusions, money or illusions. 🤔 Worse is losing money AND THEN illusions 😂😂😂😂 Thanks to you I save a lot of money. Thank you very much for that as well. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Greetings from Gran Canaria Christian

[@dizzy7454]

Saying your guitar playing sucks and then hearing you hit cowboys from hell with all the pinch harmonics makes me feel like I need to practice a lot more...

[@adamdevirgilio9491]

Nice job Ola...I love that the guitars are basically priced for everyone..thank you

[@jethinha3994]

getting this guitar would help so much, my only guitar's floyd broke (so did I), thanks for the giveaway opportunity

[@UNIRockLIVE]

Dude that guitar sounds awesome

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

It’s mostly the mic & speaker. The guitar? Not so much.

[@BNKTG]

Best guitar review...Ever! I've been wanting a Solar for a long time, tried winning one through Bogren, but I think this the one. Thanks Glenn and thanks Ola.

[@BlackLeaf_Studio]

A Guitar review including the words “just go fucking buy one and figure it out for yourself” is brilliant. Love your work

[@SophicGuitar]

Glenn, I love your channel and the huge amount of info you share with everyone. Great stuff on the solar guitar also, great humor. Thank you, indeed. Keep it up, stay safe, healthy, and happy.

[@JonnySoundSounds]

i remember when mojotone only did amp kits i still play my lw power tweed twin i bought and built from them almost 20 years ago maybe 20 years ago, they have come along way

[@кяуртіс]

Still one of my favourite channels on this platform, down to the T, no bullshit and a shittonne of pisstaking

[@SerienChiller86]

I love it when brands start to include things like the strap wrap.. that forces other brands to go with it, maybe in a near future we actually get more for our money

[@Themis781]

What an awesome guitar! What an awesome review Glenn! I love all of your content man!!! Ola definitely knows what he's doing!!! I really want one!!!

[@mojotoneofficial]

Thanks Glenn! You ROCK.

[@ryfitadf4215]

That finish remind me of my cd walkman from high school

[@brettboden3571]

Glenn, you not being a great guitar player simply does not matter. However your honesty always does. That's why we all tune in.

[@Kwert]

Your guitar playing is definitely improving with each video! One thing that will help you with playing more complicated/faster riffs cleanly is not wrapping your thumb around the neck as a default, even in low positions. If your wrist is in a more neutral position you'll require less effort to lift/drop your fingers and will find your playing cleans up a lot very quickly.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Agreed. It’s a hard habit to break, though!

[@rtelly16]

I don’t understand how you can say it is impossible to play then showcase yourself having a great time playing sledgehammer with it. Good video

[@RandysRides]

Nice job on cowboys, Glenn. You're improving.

[@jjulch]

As a big dude myself, I’d say that Solar looks like a mini guitar on you. I’m a guitarist, I see guitars with my eyes. Damn it.

[@TommyCrash0320]

Glenn, I'm a newer viewer/subscriber but I really gotta say I love your vids and guitar reviews and please for the love of all that is unholy- don't stop playing "The Metal" that song rocks. Much love and well wishes.

[@reggiesoundbox4923]

That candy red color is sick

[@OuijaboredAaron]

Cool to see Glen repping S.I.T strings. Just recently got endorsed by them

[@fateunleashed9680]

I love that they included a Jimmy clip! Every new guitar should come with one. Or I'd also take those velcro wrap things too. Also, locking tuners are a requirement for all guitars. Many players these days consider them as a minimum spec.

[@nzsteve]

Hooray - Nigel's back!!

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

"Why do you sit right back and I may tell you a tale of three little pigs... and a BIIIG, BAAAAD, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLF!"

[@paddypenguin8895]

people who hate that song have no humility

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

When did this song become hated? I must have missed it? House me teenage rave and misadventures of shitman were my jams on that album!

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

@@fuzzymuppet1990 Don’t gimme no, gimme no, gimme no, gimme no SHIT MAN! We LOVED this shit when it was new and I love it now!

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

@8KilgoreTrout4 hell yeah !

[@tomsmith184]

Hey look, it’s Jaaaaan Raaaambooooo

[@cji_9839]

This guitar is sick!!! haven't had the chance to play a solar guitar but I've herd alot of good things about them.

[@alandalman]

Staple tip - Stick a needlenose plier across the middle of the staple, twist one way, then the other and at least 1 end will pop out easily.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

I’ll try that next time!!

[@blistersonmyfingers9321]

Love your vids, Mr. Fricker. Thanks for all the work you do for us wannabes. Oh, and nice SF death cry, not sure how many people caught that.

[@randymiles-j1w]

I love my solar v. I got the less expensive, string through model in trans blood red for $799 i think. It’s in my top five guitars. It came perfectly set up and i loved the blacksmith strings it came with. I definitely want to check one of these out. Im sure it will be awesome. Im loving the paint on this one. I may go this route for my next one.

[@Sir_Yolo]

Great review Glenn. That Solar looks awesome 🔥 i'd really love to give it a try.

[@slayabouts]

You’ve been playing it a couple of weeks? I thought you just opened up the box!

[@RandysRides]

That clean sound is good. Has that "Sanitarium" sound....played by some metal band.... can't remember the name. So many metal songs have clean sections.

[@the_night_is_your_god]

Getting sponsored by a company that you use HELL YEAHHHHH GLEN love ya and now I need a solar

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

I love the SMASH scenes... always takes me back to the Office Space scene you and Henning pulled off with his Vocal Harmonizer... an Equally Classic moment in KZbin Music History! Love that Solar!!! 😎🤘🎸

[@CinGarrifex]

Damn Glenn, Zizz, and the rest of the Spectre family this episode made me laugh hard. Love the episode and thanks for all you do for us. Rock on🤘🔥🧡🔥🤘 Also love seeing Nigel McSnobby back in action.

[@Ben_the_Ignorant]

You didn't adjust the individual height of the pickup magnets; I don't use humbuckers with covers because they don't allow that adjustment, and I do it on all my humbucker guitars. It does make the sound more even. It takes another tweaking of the whole pickup height and slope, and then maybe one more magnet fine-tuning. Quarter-turns are accurate enough, and the magnet setup avoids excessive shriek of dullness. When the height is right, and it surprisingly takes only the final quarter-turn, the string suddenly sounds very full and satisfying.

[@gearViewmirror]

Great tip with the Mojotone...👍🏼 I put a BV-25M 12" in a self made cab and run a Blackstar HT5R MKll into it- vast improvement to the built in speaker....👌🏼🎸🤘🏼🎸

[@dvrkestgrxy]

Sounds amazing 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@Purple_cactus_17]

😮 that’s beautiful I love the color

[@mech14Nine]

Thought for sure Locking Tuners would be part of the deal. Starting to love those on an Axe.

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Great episode! Thanks from Sweden. 🤘🤘

[@eduardosimoesneto]

I still haven’t seen anyone not satisfied with a Solar.

[@genghisghost]

you havent looked hard enough

[@DamageInc86]

I think dissatisfied would have worked better as a word choice.

[@terryosborne272]

I Have a couple of Solars no complaints here at all.

[@genghisghost]

@@terryosborne272 please explain how you are contributing to this convo

[@The.Adam.D]

Bonanza!!!! Thanks for taking us down to the ponderosa Glenn!

[@syntheticsleep]

Man, that's a sexy axe! I'm not really into red or shiny, but it looks GREAT! Seems like a good piece of equipment for the price-point as well. I'm on the Schecter train for now, but I'm going to be keeping my eye on Solar now. The new basses look pretty baller as well, so if I do give them a shot, it will probably be one of them.

[@216trixie]

Some of my favorite metal tones are the clean sounds in between the crunch.

[@JaredGunstonTV]

I've got a 2.6a and it's super comfy to play.

[@forrestcrabbe]

I used to have the original green jello cd. I lost it, and when I bought a new one, they had done the name change 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘🍻🤘