Solar Guitar Review - 2 Years Later

Solar Guitar Review part 2.
2 years ago i made a video review of this solar guitar. I had it for about 1 month before i do the review and i pointed out some pros and cons.
At the end of the video i said that i had regrets for buying it and my advice was that i would not recommend for someone to buying a solar because mine came with a fretboard crack.
So how does it hold up during those yeas?
Watch the video and find out!!
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00:00 Play-through
1:14 Intro
1:54 Looks and Feel
2:24 Pickups
3:24 Electronics
3:32 Tuning stability
4:23 String noise
4:43 Fretboard crack
5:59 Final thoughts

[@grindgore42]

The tuning instability issue may also be occurring due to the plastic nut. A graph tech nut plus locking tuners should totally resolve the issue.

[@JimZarasOfficial]

Is it plastic? I had the impression it’s graphite. Can’t find information about this online. :/

[@PrimaxeOfficial]

Locking tuners shouldn't have better tuning stability than non locking assuming similar quality and correct stringing technique, a good quality well cut lubricated nut (or self lubricating like graphtec) makes a big difference though.

[@gcgc1984]

​@@JimZarasOfficial i think so yes. I think only the higher end models (A1.x) are equipped with graph tech nuts if i remember correctly. Anyway i have the same tuning stability issues with my 8 string ibanez iron label.

[@gcgc1984]

​@@PrimaxeOfficialindeed. I just feel safer with locking tuners to compensate for my crappy stringing technique.

[@PrimaxeOfficial]

@@gcgc1984 Nothing wrong with that, it's faster too!

[@kevinwhite6172]

They have sales a few times a year. I got all my Solars at great prices.

[@JimZarasOfficial]

Solar sales have reasonable prices. How’s the quality? They usually have pics in their website with the exact defect. Is it legit or you spot more defects other than that?

[@19pasmic]

Solid riffs man

[@leo-4142]

My solar v1.7frc has a pretty big crack on the fretboard, but it doesn't bother me what so ever. Has not gotten any bigger or worse once it accured. The guitar itself is my main guitar and I love to play it. The tuning stability is fucking awesome. The 1000 series floyd rose with the locking tuners is a great combo. Also the neck has been really stable. No major moment what so ever in over 2 years.

[@spoonerluv]

Killer guitar tone

[@spoonerluv]

Riffs giving me big Keith Merrow vibes. Both of you guys like open strings in riffs that create tasteful dissonance

[@elevenAD]

oh man this video gets a like just for the tone, really kickass tone and riffing!

[@JimZarasOfficial]

Thanks 🙏

[@23parisarm]

Mine had/has a crack on the 1st fret on the fretboard as well I noticed it pretty much right after I purchased it

[@christopherfidler3019]

I think some super glue with a wick tip and a razor blade should seal the crack? if the nut is plastic you should probably replace it. do you use anything to lube your nuts and saddles? I like to use Tri-Flow or white lithium grease. I picked this up from John Cruz (ex-Fender Custom Shop). Thanks for the video 🍺

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Don't they built these at Cor-Tek? Why have I heard of so many cracks in Solar Guitars but not in other brands they produce?

[@christopherfidler3019]

PRS gives each SE model a QC check and setup before shipping. this is why they have a reputation for being good out of the box but not every company does this hence the inconsistencies. Solar does QC checks. I mean I have seen Ola do it a couple times on his KZbin channel.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Ola at least used to play the guitars from every run and check them off before they were exported. I doubt Squier or others do the same as PRS and I don't think LTD does but I've never heard of issues with those.

[@christopherfidler3019]

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 Solar, Reverend, PRS and Dingwall (Finish the basses in Canada) are the ones I know do this.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

@@christopherfidler3019 For sure. 👍🏼 Reverend are still made in South Korea; Dingwall in China.

[@dannychane]

According to the serial number it looks like World factory. Maybe it depends on the production year.

[@666splatter]

You said in the beginning of the video it's you first and last Solar guitar, and in the end of the video you say you thinking of buying a 2nd Solar guitar ;)

[@JimZarasOfficial]

It was a test to check if you people watch the whole video carefully 😝

[@yershov_metal]

Shit this is the most useless guitar review I've seen lately. Sick tone and riffing though

[@ryanschindler923]

think it's just meant to be an update on the original review.

[@JimZarasOfficial]

😂 Appreciate the honesty. Glad your enjoyed the intro thought 😎