The Magical Guitar UNICORN delivers: Solar X!!

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SpectreSoundStudios

SpectreSoundStudios

Күн бұрын

Today, we get a visit from the Magical Guitar Unicorn - he dropped off a Solar X: It's weird, it's pointy, and it's METAL AF! Here's a look!
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Disclosure: Solar sent me the guitar, no cash has changed hands, nor do they get to see the video before it goes live!
0:00 NEW GUITAR DAY!!!
0:14 Unboxing
2:23 Uh oh...
3:19 Plugged In Out Of Box
4:35 First Impressions
7:49 What I Like
11:10 Neck Pickup
11:24 Cleans
11:48 Made for Metal!
13:34 Specs
14:23 SMG Ratings
18:09 Mauler Outro
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@Bbh4535
@Bbh4535 Жыл бұрын
We need a T shirt of Glenn as Uncle Sam pointing his finger at you saying “ Tone is in the speaker!”
@felderup
@felderup Жыл бұрын
if someone bashes the art out for other old world leaders... imagine a canadian on a shirt like that, or emperor chin.
@thedocholiday
@thedocholiday Жыл бұрын
Or a Sun Tzu version
@JaniceLalla
@JaniceLalla Жыл бұрын
Yes, or something like that!
@zool84
@zool84 Жыл бұрын
More “tone is in the filters”, being the speaker a big one 😂
@Beadlock_
@Beadlock_ Жыл бұрын
Will there be an asterisk that reads “this message is paid for and brought to you by Celestion speakers”
@jacobcerniglia6035
@jacobcerniglia6035 Жыл бұрын
Love how Glenn trolls KZbin by censoring his profanities, and as soon as one minute clears he drops "bullshit"
@thesolersystemofgames841
@thesolersystemofgames841 Жыл бұрын
Bonus points for metalocalypse bend
@brandonjackson5865
@brandonjackson5865 Жыл бұрын
In the words of Dime “ tune this MF’r somebody” Seriously I think Ola nailed the X shape it’s like he took all the best X shapes and blended them together.
@007SDR007
@007SDR007 Ай бұрын
Jackson Kelly Star is still the best X shape.
@SuperJohan64
@SuperJohan64 Жыл бұрын
You can tell Glenn's been practicing those pinch harmonics. Wish I had those chops
@tima6044
@tima6044 Жыл бұрын
Your pinch harmonics are killing it since you learned that new technique. Nice!
@dokterkarel
@dokterkarel Жыл бұрын
The quotes, holy shit 🤣 "this issss ... one of those red ones" "let's check out the neck pickup" 5 seconds later: "yes, it definitely does the neck pickup-thing" "it's literally the line 6 of output jacks design" Also: Lets do an Ibanez review. I haven't seen an Ibanez on your channel so far.
@brawlinharry6461
@brawlinharry6461 Жыл бұрын
yeeeah it got the cleans but this is a metal show so if youre about those cleans GOOO SOMEWHERE EEELSE!!! that one got me cracking up :D
@powersv2
@powersv2 Жыл бұрын
“Guitar squeals like a mfer”
@adamd.6698
@adamd.6698 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I’ve never heard of “Bukkake” wood before… just loads of tone!
@thesolersystemofgames841
@thesolersystemofgames841 Жыл бұрын
Don't go in dry, use the "wet" setting for maximum toan
@dynatwenty
@dynatwenty Жыл бұрын
man new guitar day is the guitarest day of all new days , its powerful.
@mika.schrempp
@mika.schrempp Жыл бұрын
I recently bought my own northern mauler and it kicks ass! Thank you for bringing the old chainsaw tone back and making this beautiful pedal 🤘 - great video glenn!
@larsinthewoods
@larsinthewoods Жыл бұрын
When it comes to tuning stability a few things come to mind, from this video. You seem to have a rather aggressive attack. If the strings are a slightly thinner gauge then you are used to, and slightly higher action as well, it will feel out of tune. If you just opened the package and started playing without giving the guitar time to adjust to the room's temperature and humidity, that could be a factor as well. Because it'll keep changing and adjusting for a few hours. Wood may not affect tone, but it certainly does behave rather moodily.
@johnpittman3756
@johnpittman3756 Жыл бұрын
What a great vid to watch after a doctor's appointment! Us fossils have to see them, you know.
@HandOfMetal
@HandOfMetal Жыл бұрын
Glenn's "strap on" joke never gets old! After watching this I'm probably getting XF1.6FPB this summer at some point.
@Berserker-lw6kd
@Berserker-lw6kd Жыл бұрын
I'm getting the green one myself this summer seems wrong that a dime guitar wouldn't have a Floyd so the solar dime slime is a must
@HandOfMetal
@HandOfMetal Жыл бұрын
@@Berserker-lw6kd Oh I get what you are saying, but I love the look of FPB too much. Also I'm kinda exited to get my first guitar with Evertune on it.
@sammypcontent
@sammypcontent Жыл бұрын
Crazy seeing your guitar progression over the past year man its actually insane
@iloveitall
@iloveitall Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha!
@s1rkus
@s1rkus Жыл бұрын
I know people say this every single video but still, looks like the practice is really paying off Glenn! Hit those pinches perfectly great work.
@matthewsadeik7008
@matthewsadeik7008 Жыл бұрын
I think I will still be picking one up as the ergonomics for the right arm look perfect! Grew up playing classical (getting into metal now) and the one and only thing that drives me crazy about my schecter Omen Elite is I can’t rest my elbow properly. Only thing that is a drag is that jack placement.
@woundedmonk1884
@woundedmonk1884 Жыл бұрын
The nice thing about the tooling mark in the fretboard is that its ebony, meaning you can use a small drop of starbond black CA glue and a small needle file to fix it. If you don't have black CA glue you can gently sand with the grain using 400 grit sandpaper over the tool mark to fill the hole and add a drop of water-thin CA glue, although it will take a bit more filing and sanding after to get it looking good. Thanks for the review, Glenn.
@totalbullion5882
@totalbullion5882 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you pointed out the input jack placement, seems there could be a much better spot.
@wintlock
@wintlock Жыл бұрын
I also hate the output jack placement Even more so because of the precedent set with the solar V with the output jack on the back of the lower wing. Why solar decided to put the output jack on the inside of the lower horn is beyond me, even having it on the front like an SG would've been better
@arcticfloof3122
@arcticfloof3122 Жыл бұрын
new guitar day is always the most magical day of the week!
@MichaelSheaAudio
@MichaelSheaAudio Жыл бұрын
I find it strange that people don't use right-angle cables by default. Unless, you play a strat with the goofy front jack plate, or an ultra modern guitar with some recessed jack on the back of the guitar, a right-angle cable is a better option for pretty much any guitar.
@MrLYPH
@MrLYPH 8 ай бұрын
Wouldnt be glenn if there wasnt any drama
@GearGasms
@GearGasms Жыл бұрын
Hellfire Club T-shirt??! I would have figured you for a I ❤Hot Moms shirt kinda fella!!! 😜🤘🏻
@janvirtanen6199
@janvirtanen6199 Жыл бұрын
It*s so awesome that you use the Dethklok sound for your *beeps* xD
@CrushingAxes
@CrushingAxes Жыл бұрын
Love the pinch harmonics, reminds me of Dethklok! Nice Hellclub shirt dude!
@lucylebronhernandez8126
@lucylebronhernandez8126 Жыл бұрын
🤩 wow wow!!! Oh sweet sweet tinkled strings!! A guitar that comes often, a dream 💭 thing and looks like 👍 it can walk up and call a rock party 🎉 out of air!!! Jeez thanks 😊
@8KilgoreTrout4
@8KilgoreTrout4 Жыл бұрын
Good fucking morning!!!! This is exactly what I wanna watch right now
@antonwilding9744
@antonwilding9744 Жыл бұрын
Hi Glenn ! Your Vids are gold as always , i laughed my ass off . Thats a serious shred axe . Greetings from Germany 🤘🤘🤘🤘
@rebelriot5699
@rebelriot5699 Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are great and make me think so much more about the quality of a guitar, so I want to know if you could do an episode on any Ibanez guitars. I want a professionals opinion on them.
@cutoffguitar
@cutoffguitar Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up just for the intro!
@tommydeamon7657
@tommydeamon7657 Жыл бұрын
Damnd good for you the knew axe looks cool as hell any way
@clanwaddell5628
@clanwaddell5628 Жыл бұрын
You are a metal channel and you are absolutely right about pick ups being irrelevant at high gain. But I tend to play multiple genres and like to just enjoy the sound of the pick ups clean with no effects. In a mix you can’t tell my three guitars apart on high gain, but they sound different clean, one has double p90s, one is a single coil tele and I have an HSH Ibanez. But clean, you really hear the difference. Of course I tend to prefer a more 12 o clock EQ as well. Thanks for what you do Glenn. You make that thing squeal.
@HearGear
@HearGear Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video, are you playing with the preamp pedal in to the computer or is there a real cab with some mic´s infront of it or something like that ?
@ZackRobinMusic
@ZackRobinMusic 8 ай бұрын
I have that exact same guitar! The jack placement is definitely a little annoying but other than that, it's a solid instrument. Great stuff as always Glenn.
@BA99253
@BA99253 Жыл бұрын
The bit about the new strings after you swapped pick ups made me lol.
@randymiles904
@randymiles904 Жыл бұрын
Solar is becoming my new favorite guitar brand. My v in the same color as this one, is one of my top 5 guitars, and I own 27 guitars. Lol
@ltgray2780
@ltgray2780 Жыл бұрын
Soundin' good, Glenn!
@christopherpaladin213
@christopherpaladin213 Жыл бұрын
Cool guitar and cool t-shirt!
@ryanbujold344
@ryanbujold344 Жыл бұрын
NEW GUITAR DAY!!! had my laughing so hard I fell of my chair. Happy Wednesday Glenn
@SpectreSoundStudios
@SpectreSoundStudios Жыл бұрын
Glad I could put a smile on your face.
@domfox6419
@domfox6419 Жыл бұрын
I like it, “that’s for sure”
@PeterMoore350
@PeterMoore350 Жыл бұрын
Good review. The 2.x models typically don’t come with locking tuners. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
@jeffcollins7684
@jeffcollins7684 4 ай бұрын
I built a custom ML and used a fender recessed input jack in the bottom wing
@DrunkenDemon
@DrunkenDemon Жыл бұрын
The Intro was cute. And i am not sorry xD. Well done!
@kodyschmidt3306
@kodyschmidt3306 Жыл бұрын
Looks sweet. I really wish some manufacturers would start putting stratocaster style output jacks on guitars, where they come out of the front at a slight angle. Not a huge fan of strats, but those output jacks seem like they keep things out of the way really well.
@kodyschmidt3306
@kodyschmidt3306 Жыл бұрын
Well, I should have watched until the end of the video, because Glenn said it anyways.
@brandonjackson5865
@brandonjackson5865 Жыл бұрын
I like how charvel use the Strat Jack on the bottom back corner of the guitar, it’s really ingenious
@dindinbre
@dindinbre Жыл бұрын
@@brandonjackson5865 Or how my Jackson RR3 has the strat jack on the top horn, cable is out of the way and guitar sits rather perfectly in the lap
@_gosoka
@_gosoka Жыл бұрын
11:44 after that I expected to hear The Metal by Tenacios D
@SpectreSoundStudios
@SpectreSoundStudios Жыл бұрын
Ok, I’m learning that! Great suggestion
@rutger4131
@rutger4131 Жыл бұрын
I would not put the jack on the front (ruins the look) but in the middle of the top horn, like on a Rhoads. Another thing to note is that the case is included in the price. That is not the case for other (even more expensive) Solar models. That makes this a really good deal pricewise, even if locking tuners are missing.
@NiclasKarlssonguitarswe
@NiclasKarlssonguitarswe Жыл бұрын
Killer guitar!!! 🤘
@niclastname
@niclastname Жыл бұрын
I really need to get one of these. I grew up with only a Dean ML to learn on, so I'm extremely used to playing that shape in classical position. Normal position feels uncomfortable to me, and nothing sits in classical position as perfectly as the ML shape. V's almost do, but that extra bottom "horn" on the ML shape props the neck up perfectly even if you sit with your legs wide. That output location is a bit of an issue, but I already have and use a right angle cable anyway, luckily! haha
@achno5923
@achno5923 Жыл бұрын
What a killer look this gituar..but does Not matter i am ex Bass player thanks to you Glenn
@johnosfirewalker8517
@johnosfirewalker8517 Жыл бұрын
I have an old 80s Ibanez X-series with a similar body shape and i love how comfy it is to sit with. I Saw Ola playing one of these in a video the other day and got curious. I think I found a shiny new replacement for my old worn out workhorse. Shame about the output jack though, might wait to see if they do a second run that fixes that while i'm saving up.
@brandonjackson5865
@brandonjackson5865 Жыл бұрын
I’d hang onto the old Ibanez if I were you, maybe retire it to studio or a couch guitar, those old X series Ibanez are far better than most 1000 dollar guitars you get now a days. Most companies have stepped up their mid level guitars, but some companies like Ibanez and 90s MiJ Jacksons were quietly making excellent affordable guitars way back then. I have a Destroyer II I’ll finish rebuilding one of these days.
@johnosfirewalker8517
@johnosfirewalker8517 Жыл бұрын
@@brandonjackson5865 oh I have no plans to get rid of her, in fact I just sunk in some new pickups and knob pots last week to replace the groddy old crackly ones. practically all new electronics plus some Grover Locking tuners for extra measure. Shes got more life in her than ever. What I want is something similar but a little more comfy, as the ibanez isnt perfect in that regard, a set-in neck, and maybe some extra gadgets and gizmos to play with like coil taps or maybe even a Floyd Rose.
@brandonjackson5865
@brandonjackson5865 Жыл бұрын
@@johnosfirewalker8517 no doubt , I gave about 200 around 97 for my old Destroyer and they sell for 800 to 1000 now. I didn’t like the factory red color on it and took it apart a few months after I bought it to repaint and rebuild it, it’s been in various stages of restomod ever since, I wish I’d left it alone now lol
@johnosfirewalker8517
@johnosfirewalker8517 Жыл бұрын
@@brandonjackson5865 I have a black one but I saw the red ones in an ad in an old magazine. I kinda dig it with the red fretboard and all. Has an 80s glam flare that'd be a good match with my Gio strat.
@wmxx2000
@wmxx2000 Жыл бұрын
I kinda wish the output jack was in the upper horn. I don't know how difficult that would be manufacturing-wise but it would be nice and out of the way.
@Alex-wf4px
@Alex-wf4px 7 ай бұрын
Look like my 80's Kramer Focus 5000 without the floyd...Nice.
@clanwaddell5628
@clanwaddell5628 Жыл бұрын
It actually had a nice warmth when clean
@zynosgd9982
@zynosgd9982 Жыл бұрын
Damn, I sure am impressed with Tsunami cables!
@michaelsnydermusic
@michaelsnydermusic Жыл бұрын
Glenn your outro had Kyuss like vibes.
@justinvzu01
@justinvzu01 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Mauler, Glenn. Revv is the best, and your pedal fucking slaps, like we'd all expect from you.
@Wooblidoo
@Wooblidoo Жыл бұрын
Might wanna check the nut slot. I got a Solar recently that had a serious flaw in how the nut slot was cut, and it causes me tuning issues.
@Zhaggysfaction
@Zhaggysfaction Жыл бұрын
It's so much more convinient to change the speakers to fine tune your tone. Whenever I buy a new guitar I always buy a new 2x12 or 4x12 cab with it and then start experimenting with different speaker sets. I usually go through 5-6 sets to get the sound I want from that guitar. It's abit cumbersome to have 4-5 speaker cabs live on stage to match them to the guitar I'm playing per song but so worth it. I don't know how else I could have different guitars sound different through the same rig.
@SpectreSoundStudios
@SpectreSoundStudios Жыл бұрын
Try single coils. Or different string material. Just remember that “in the lap” tone is VASTLY different than what’s coming out of the speaker.
@Zhaggysfaction
@Zhaggysfaction Жыл бұрын
@@SpectreSoundStudios Have you done tests on the string material on heavy sounds? I'd love to hear that.
@anticlocktower
@anticlocktower Жыл бұрын
Well you said the guitar should look cool, if the output jack were in the front, it would look worse? maybe one of those recessed ones on the other side of the horn would work?
@offtherealm5438
@offtherealm5438 Жыл бұрын
Shape reminds me of the old Carvin "pointy" models. Which is a good thing.
@critz4bigdmg
@critz4bigdmg Жыл бұрын
My personal favorite x shape guitar is the jackson warrior shape
@luken9263
@luken9263 Жыл бұрын
Solar do offer locking tuners on the Evertune and Floyd Rose versions of the X. This one is the $999 USD which looks to be a base version. I don't consider them standard at this price point from my experience anyway. The only guitar I own that does have them is my Solar 1.6, but I have Ibanez and LTD that cost more that don't have them. The Ibanez is a brand new RG421 as well.
@ZorkusYT
@ZorkusYT Жыл бұрын
mother of piano lows, that side cable tip made electrical current sound so herzy and ring. (Sarcasm).
@davidepannone6021
@davidepannone6021 Жыл бұрын
There is honestly ZERO reasons why any guitar above 200 eu/USD to not have locking tuners on it. It's not like they cost 200 like back when they just got released. Today you can find gotohs for 50 usd/eu, and other brands are even cheaper. Especially on a reverse headstock guitar like this. That said, as a owner of a solar guitar (and yes, with locking tuners lol) what i love about them is the neck and the frets. The neck is neither too chonky not too thin and the super jumbo frets really make a difference in slides bends and vibratos, it almost feels like you're playing a scalloped neck since they're so chonky. What i love the least (at least on my guitar) is the really cheap electronic components that they used. After a month of intense playing, the volume pot started crackling and the 5 way switch started to feel a bit too loose (and yes, i did use a contact cleaner on the crackling pot, it didn't work, it was just a bad pot). And the pots are mini pots, not full sized 500k ohm ones. Not that it makes a big difference, but you'd expect full sized pots on a 1200 eu instruments.
@keithferris9574
@keithferris9574 Жыл бұрын
I have literally never had a guitar with locking tuners, and honestly don't care at all. Maybe there's something to having to do some work to change strings on a guitar you care about.
@davidepannone6021
@davidepannone6021 Жыл бұрын
​​​​@@keithferris9574trust me. Once you'll get a guitar with locking tuners, you'll never look back. Until then, yeah, you're used to the standard ones. But once you go locking and restring literally takes 3 minutes, it's a game changer. Not to mention if you live gig like i do and a string breaks and you're not John Petrucci that has 10 guitars but just a backup one.
@beowulf1417
@beowulf1417 Жыл бұрын
​@@keithferris9574 it's a huge time saver in terms of restringing and adds better tuning stability. Not hard to see why most people prefer them.
@tommilitello198
@tommilitello198 Жыл бұрын
@@davidepannone6021 bullshit,I have them on one of my guitars and I’m not running put to replace the Grover’s on any of my others,there no “game changer” and doesn’t stay in tune any better of different from any other guitar I have without them,but if you believe it good for you
@davidepannone6021
@davidepannone6021 Жыл бұрын
@@tommilitello198 ok chump
@allendean9807
@allendean9807 Жыл бұрын
as a songwriter, I use the guitars that work for me in the studio; my 2009 Schecter devil custom, which can be found online via reverb, or eBay, for less than 1k, is my go to. because it stays in tune. its neck feels great, and the intonation is spot on. last year, I traded a lefty Angel of Deth V for a lefty les Paul tribute, and I have been fighting that fucker since day one... the slash pickups were shit, so I dropped in Phat cats- I mean P-90's in a humbucker hole... ok. now it sounds great, but the fucking intonation is maxed on the tune-o-matic, so I'm dumping another 200 in a hipshot with more range to intonate. the pots were noisy, so I bought new LEFT handed CTS 500k pots- yeah, fuck off Gibson- every single other guitar I own, the knobs turn one way for lefties, but not you assholes.... ugh...if it wasn't for the fact I've wanted to own a LP since is was 14 years old- and I'm fucking OLD now- id have Monterey Pop'ed this fucker by now... chose the guitar that works for your situation... if its on the road, pick one that can be hammered with sweat, beer, dropped constantly, and still be reliable. if its for fucking about, pick what feels best in your hands. if its for tracking guitars.... DON'T USE A FUCKING GIBSON, unless you're willing to become a fucking luthier, and invest in making their product playable.... oh, and before I forget.. FUCK YOU GLENN... with love.
@Sebgeetarman
@Sebgeetarman Жыл бұрын
average lefty guitarist experience. I just got a LTD sn-1007 ht baritone and hope it delivers
@allendean9807
@allendean9807 Жыл бұрын
@@Sebgeetarman i had a lefty EC-1000, i bought for 350.00 in 2012- wish I’d never sold it! What a awesome guitar!!
@sirmaurice1023
@sirmaurice1023 Жыл бұрын
Glen, thoughts on how much clarity matters in a pickup? Like in a "garbage in, garbage out" way? I've had a few really cheap ceramic humbuckers and they just muddy up the sound, even using good amp sims and IRs. I like playing Blackgaze nowadays, and I'm starting to prefer single coils for the clarity. A video comparing singlecoils vs humbuckers in the same guita would be cool, I'm pretty confident emg makes humbucker sized singlecoils. I know your can you play metal on a tele video had something similiar, but I haven't seen that in ages... Probably gonna have to rewatch that soon.
@hadleymanmusic
@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын
Its another good one for smg
@JaniceLalla
@JaniceLalla Жыл бұрын
Kewl!
@hunybadgerbill
@hunybadgerbill Жыл бұрын
That T is DOPE! 🔥🔥🔥
@PrinceVinceJohn
@PrinceVinceJohn Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to have new guitar day lol
@seanbarker4610
@seanbarker4610 Жыл бұрын
I love that you managed to get a load of clichés in the first minute!
@louistorres
@louistorres Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the neck is where it needs to be and not bent into another area. Ha!
@Omega_bic_7
@Omega_bic_7 Жыл бұрын
The pinch harmonics! Haha fuck yea Glen 🤟
@wilkinsi
@wilkinsi 4 ай бұрын
great strap / neckdive test LOL
@budleysulterton7931
@budleysulterton7931 Жыл бұрын
Is Glen capable of making a video without mentioning the pickup drama?
@OliverAmberg
@OliverAmberg Жыл бұрын
No.
@gilbertspader7974
@gilbertspader7974 Жыл бұрын
Hell no !!!!!!
@GlobalTossPot
@GlobalTossPot Жыл бұрын
It’s only drama in his mind. The fact that he has to keep bringing up proves he has no idea what he’s talking about
@mediocremetalguy
@mediocremetalguy Жыл бұрын
The 2-series (wich is cheaper, because of less options) does’nt have locking tuners. You want a 1-series Solar!
@curiouscatlabincgetsworrie7755
@curiouscatlabincgetsworrie7755 9 ай бұрын
At least you could tell us what special day this is, preferably in the beginning of the video ...
@saintluciaofficial2019
@saintluciaofficial2019 Жыл бұрын
Robot Chicken cutaway...... LOVE YOU GLENN!
@finishin.my.coffee8780
@finishin.my.coffee8780 Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, I really wanted a Washburn Dime guitar but with a regular string through bridge instead of a Floyd. This is cool, it reminds me of one of those. I'd go for black satin, though.
@plumbummusic2051
@plumbummusic2051 Жыл бұрын
14:14 right here at the top-right, it's a 7 string but they also make a 6s with the same specs
@finishin.my.coffee8780
@finishin.my.coffee8780 Жыл бұрын
​@@plumbummusic2051 I'm not sure if you meant to reply to me or another commenter but yeah, it's great to have variety!
@plumbummusic2051
@plumbummusic2051 Жыл бұрын
@@finishin.my.coffee8780 I was actually mentioning that Solar has a string through tune-o-matic X in black satin, if you'd like to get one for yourself
@finishin.my.coffee8780
@finishin.my.coffee8780 Жыл бұрын
@@plumbummusic2051 I would, I'm just trying to decide which one to get and when is the right time to get it.
@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623
@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 Жыл бұрын
Just like Christmas only starts when Hans Gruber falls from Nakatome Tower, so is a SpectreSound guitar review only really complete when Glenn plays Painkiller. I think you left out a part there, Glenn.
@dolguldur4706
@dolguldur4706 Жыл бұрын
Holy cit 🤘🏻
@michaelmitchell5909
@michaelmitchell5909 Жыл бұрын
Fuckin love your channel man, you are hilarious.... Will that Laney Leonhart pedal go into the amp 1 iridium as a preamp?
@winnetouch
@winnetouch 10 ай бұрын
Our guitarist uses a Solar but a different model. Same color though. Sais it's one of the best guitars he ever played. Then he bought a 100 euro Telecaster from Thomann and switched 🤣.
@derrickdcameron
@derrickdcameron Жыл бұрын
How does the neck shape/thickness compare to some of the other guitars you've played? Slightly thicker than the LTD Arrow? I've had the purple burst X-type in my shopping cart for like 2 weeks and haven't pulled the trigger yet. Thanks for your always entertaining and informative reviews!
@michaelgallegos8811
@michaelgallegos8811 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit yay😂😊🎸🎛🍺
@nuldorvamoysenor2091
@nuldorvamoysenor2091 Жыл бұрын
You should do the "where does the sound comes from? Challenge" on bass. Even changing the strings can make a noticeable difference (maybe not so much in the context of a full mix with all the shennanigans done on top of the signal, idk, that's why we have you big buddy). I think it could make a fun series, and it would give us bass players something to watch. I don't see the point of keep making guitar reviews if we already dismissed they have a unique sound. (I know QC is important and yara yara yara, but still...)
@eamonahern7495
@eamonahern7495 Жыл бұрын
There are only 22 frets and the toggle is in an awkward place. If I could get a customised Solar X I'd move the toggle nearer to the volume and tone knobs and I'd have 24 frets. They're the only design changes I'd likely make but if I was offered a stock one with a Floyd Rose I definitely would not turn it down. Oh yeah! That output jack is in an awkward spot too! Totally agree with you on that Glenn.
@hadleymanmusic
@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын
Ill take that with block inlays
@benthompson9871
@benthompson9871 Жыл бұрын
I reckon that layout is a bit of a 'tribute' to the dean ML since he is a huge dime fan.
@lordoftheelements2112
@lordoftheelements2112 Жыл бұрын
Glenn: “Bass Players do not eat this! Me: Oops…I already did. 😱
@thomascoolberth2648
@thomascoolberth2648 Жыл бұрын
output cable location makes that a no go
@hiimawasteoftime8678
@hiimawasteoftime8678 Жыл бұрын
GLEEEEEEEEEN. I totally agree with the tone is in the speaker thing. I read a study about vitamin supplements, were patients if they took one supplement(didn't matter which one)had no effect in relation to the control group. But the group that took all of the supplements did see some actual changes. Now that brings me to my proposal: Take one speaker. Do two recordings of the same thing each one of them with a different cab, different Wood, the guitars is made out of different kind of wood, different humbucker, different player and so on. I would really love to see if it makes a difference.
@SpectreSoundStudios
@SpectreSoundStudios Жыл бұрын
Cabinet tonewood: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHTRe4dnpblqj68 What actually changed guitar tone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6HUaKepgJKekM0
@mht525
@mht525 Жыл бұрын
No locking tuners ( no will help when its tuned) and the output jack ?
@ThePowerman121
@ThePowerman121 Жыл бұрын
Considering I don’t play with my leg on the back of the guitar, that input jack is in the perfect location. Lol
@Ten80pete
@Ten80pete Жыл бұрын
Who needs a knife when the guitar cuts the wrapping off naturally?
@ArtGuitars.
@ArtGuitars. Жыл бұрын
SOLAR SOLAR SOLAR FOREVER GUITAR 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@megatodd707
@megatodd707 Жыл бұрын
It looks super cool! But no locking tuners? No 24 frets? Weird jack location? I’ll check the website to see if there are other variations. Cool review 👍
@TysonMRox
@TysonMRox Жыл бұрын
Hey Glenn, ever checkout a product called the String Stretcha? On one hand, it's a $13 piece of plastic. On the other hand, it perfectly stretches strings every time and if I lost mine, I'd definitely buy another one.
@robertvarner8195
@robertvarner8195 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I don't really understand why Solar has the basically the same guitar with a Floyd Rose 1000 and locking tuners for almost $200 less. Which I would much prefer.
@Tremonti920
@Tremonti920 Жыл бұрын
Love this channel! I've just picked up guitar again after being on hiatus for a decade or so. Can you or anyone provide some insight into the settings you're using for the sound when you jam around 12:20? I'm using a Fender Mustang III V.2 100 Watt Amp, and I haven't found any settings that are quite like this yet. Thanks!!
@FranknBeer
@FranknBeer Жыл бұрын
Yooooo Glen. Remember when you said that you'd happily pay more money for locking tuners? The X1.6C has an Evertune bridge AND locking tuners for the low low price of $1299.
@CWN6505
@CWN6505 Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘
@SwedeStudios
@SwedeStudios Жыл бұрын
I have this same model. I love Dime, but I HATE floyds so this guitar was a great compromise for me...a nice nod to Dime with the ML inspired shape, but with the TOM bridge, it's something I'll play. the color is SICK too!!! I disagree on the output jack though. I HATE jacks on the front of guitars...a 90 degree cable works perfectly in this case.
@hadleymanmusic
@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын
Pickups do matter. The work I do passives the only tool that does the job. Active you can keepit.
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