THIS IS GONNA P!$$ ALOT OF PEOPLE OFF...

[@OlaEnglund]

How pissed off are you right now on a 1-10 scale?

[@Hawkeye-i5n]

11

[@mujtabahamim728]

Love'em!

[@deathmetalglenn]

0, i think reliced guitars are ugly as fuck and i just wont buy one, i don't understand why anyone would get annoyed over other people's preferences.

[@FzNd]

The only thing that pisses me off is the Floyd. I don't like trem systems and SO MANY guitars that look rather inviting to me are not available with a simple hard tail :(

[@OlaEnglund]

Stop being so reasonable!

[@nickedshears]

Seeing modern style guitars reliced gives off a dystopian vibe

[@infinidominion]

This is fun dystopia tho, unlike Chapman dystopia

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

@@infinidominion What's Chapman dystopia?

[@robjobse5162]

i absolutely love it

[@rickc2102]

in the future they don't play below the seventh fret

[@cchavez248]

​@@JoshuaLTRyanMy version of Chapman dystopia is that Chapman has a model that resembles every ESP model but uglier and with a blocky look throughout their lineup!

[@casperthuresson862]

I’m not pissed, i just pissed my pantalones!

[@andrewhnorris1]

They just don't look aged. Thy look like someone has just got a belt sander onto it.

[@vorpalblades]

The pristine hardware and gloss paint really help sell the effect...

[@gonza.shreds]

True! Never liked relic guitars, but this is what happens when you "relic" a poly painted guitar... doesn't even look like relic, it just looks even uglier.

[@pabloruiz1982]

​@@gonza.shreds I think this is Nitro finished

[@gonza.shreds]

@@pabloruiz1982 no way this is nitro. You can clearly see the white layer under the actual paint

[@pabloruiz1982]

@@gonza.shreds the description on the website says It is nitro

[@demesisx]

I’m not pissed. Relics are cool if done right. These are not done right. You simply had someone take a wire wire wheel to them and called it a day. Fender tends to make things look REALISTICALLY worn, which is why they are somewhat sought after. As in pre-worn jeans, the authenticity of the wear is crucial. When I build from scratch, I go at my guitars with a wire brush then do all kinds of layers. I go at the belt area with a bunch of keys. That Novo look is probably more a product of the wood than the technique. A wire brush doesn’t do much against alder but swamp ash can be dramatic in pronouncing the grain.

[@rl-ub9hx]

I like this much better than the other way fender and others relic. To each their own, but to say not done right is kinda silly...

[@globalmind43]

Relic is about making something look old and these don't look old they just have paint removed unrealistically

[@efwfew]

Gotta agree with you, I like solar guitars and Ola but those relics are not done correctly, they don't look good and don't make sense. Somethings off about having a body that is this much reliced while having a perfect black/white color, and all the others parts are in great condition

[@64wy4x8s]

Exactly this

[@gonza.shreds]

This is what happens when you "relic" on poly paint guitars. Ugly for real.

[@Hawkeye-i5n]

its 2:00 AM for me. bro is wrecking my sleep schedule.

[@Flakpanzerofficial]

4 am for me

[@deleted-8]

Lol 4 am for me

[@Flakpanzerofficial]

@@deleted-8 same

[@EvelynSucksAtLife]

It's 4 in the evening for me

[@spaomalley]

Just mute your notifications temporarily.

[@Obssy]

I'll never buy one, but who am I to tell other people what to enjoy? They are not for me, clearly.

[@heret1c385]

Not pissed, but I can't stand relics. I think they're really fucking stupid. But taste is subjective. For me, wear is only cool if it comes through use and tells a story.

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Yeah well modern polyurethane finishes don’t wear down like the old Nitro finishes so you can’t get that look.

[@WendigoSotomonte]

Bet your noob ass that you have bought ripped jeans more than once in your lifetime or something that looks " vintage " 🤡 😂

[@WendigoSotomonte]

​@@ReactarooSkidoounless you pay big money for nitro or do a messy refinish with it

[@mattwhitfield9850]

I think they look cool but I agree guitars that look like that from years of actual play are WAY more badass... I'd never buy a reliced guitar.... I've never bought pants with rips in them either! lol \m/

[@Mintzer0]

I don’t think anyone watching would be able to tell or really care

[@RealGengarTV]

I'm so pissed right now i can hardly contain my indifference.. i mean rage

[@RealGengarTV]

I watch the Ola Englund channel for Ola Englund the entertainerer not Ola the sellerer or the merchanter. Can't afford any of the warez he pedals nor can I play the guitar but at least he gets my KZbin premium views

[@OlaEnglund]

Hell yeah thank you

[@RealGengarTV]

​@@OlaEnglundwith that said, I wish you nothing but success my brother and I hope reliced guitars sell like hot cakes 🤗

[@gb-nz]

Perfect match for my relic strings and relic smell

[@jeepnut1]

I’m not huge on relics, but I would like to see a modern take on a relic, where maybe a black finish is sprayed over a neon color and then reliced to let the bright finish show through in spots. I think that would be cool.

[@giosundance5643]

This right here is a great idea..basically a relic over a guitar from the 80s…like an Ibanez rg550 or a Kramer barretta !

[@Ottophil]

Thats not how wear damage works

[@jeepnut1]

@@Ottophil It wouldn't be meant to mimic wear damage. It would be meant to replicate the patchy look of a reliced guitar but with the underneath color showing through instead of bare wood. ESP did something like this with the James Hetfield Truckster. Similar idea, just bright colors under darker ones.

[@denverrandy7143]

That is an awesome idea

[@gavendelrio9193]

I just did a black dinky style guitar with coral pink EVH stripes and relic burn through showing neon yellow. Pretty sick!

[@Jeffrey_L]

Damnit Ola! I am so freaking pissed off now.

[@MaxPowersTastyTones]

The white relik is absolutely beautiful. Need that on an X-Type seven string baritone. ❤

[@verbalium5517]

6 string single pickup for me!

[@hops2099x]

One could say that 20 years ago, we were all just too young to understand relic’d guitars, we had to become relics ourselves to finally appreciate them 🤣

[@JamesKite-r9o]

Why would anyone want to buy a trashed guitar?

[@Ottophil]

Personally I’m gonna dent guitars. Brand new ones without dents are scary

[@EvilSewnit]

@@Ottophilthere’s a difference between dents and scratches and missing paint

[@maxophone5218]

your about 20 years late bro 🤣

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

"Why does taste exist, and why is everyone else's bad?"

[@Ottophil]

@@EvilSewnityou havent seen my 20+ year old Gothic SG then. Its missing alot of the original paint

[@piptyson5512]

"Potentially this could be a dead body" Think of the tree's family when you say such things Ola.

[@juans.guitarra]

That blues jam was sick

[@PeterMoore350]

Agreed. I've 5 Solar guitars and i play cleans, blues and rock. I'd pay good $$$ to watch Ola play an hour long blues set a la Gary Moore. Also, i love those 2 leather chairs in this video. I'm assuming they're a Swedish brand ? Can anyone tell me what brand they are ? Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@al_greenall]

3:55?! Can we just take a moment to appreciate the arrival of Ola: Blues Lounge Edition! Whisky decanter and slow hand in full effect! Hell, if you needed a relik to share that style with the world that then I'm just glad we've witnessed it!

[@oskarikarsikas]

I'll buy three of them just to refinish all to same colour :D

[@LarsenTren]

We so need an Ola plays the blues segment… That was soooo cooool…🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@metaldemonseanknels]

Better to be pissed off than pissed on.

[@generaljj71]

R. Kelly wouldn't agree with that

[@metaldemonseanknels]

@@generaljj71 true that

[@Elias-rb7ee]

@@generaljj71 Neither P. Diddy

[@kothrising4762]

Or pissed in

[@metaldemonseanknels]

@@kothrising4762 I do suppose that is a possibility lol

[@Monsoon1973]

I play a 1.6 for a few years now and love this guitar! The only thing that bothers me is, that it was head diving all the time. So I sticked a few lead plates into the tremolo compartment to balance it. Now the guitar is balanced but it weights 3,5 kg. Before it was more like 3,2 as far as I can remember. Thatś a pitty. I wish Solar guitars would take more care about this subject, because it is important how well balanced a guitar is. A guitar that is head diving all the time, drives you crazy...

[@rompetroll]

the hardware looks brand new, so this is just a weird finish :)

[@vorpalblades]

The rest of the paint looks new as well.

[@mhoff7722]

Not for long after I start sweating on it. These are cool. It will only relic more as I play it 🤘🤘🤘

[@Pazuzu-]

I love that the subtitles show the riffs as "applause."

[@Patrick-857]

Those that don't like reliced guitars should trying playing one without thinking about how it looks. The feel is so comfortable.

[@craigb834]

Really? If so, sand the neck, why pre-trash a guitar? Stupid trend, especially for Solar. I would have expected better from them and not jump on any fad to sell more guitars. Relic is supposed to be an historical thing from long standing companies to pay homage to past players and their storied history. New brands that relic guitars just look stoopid. There aren't even any guitars out there that have been around long enough for natural abuse and relic-ing to happen. Makes no sense. I am disappointed Ola

[@Patrick-857]

@@craigb834 Some people like it. I personally don't really care either way.

[@SchlegFace765]

The roasted maple necks really pair well with the reliced paint jobs. Another job well done by team Solar!

[@mattewmackes]

This is great! First thing: Modern Guitars WILL NOT RELIC unless you purchase one that a has a Nitro finish, or B comes pre-relicd (because it has a thin finish) . SO if you buy a modern guitar since the 1980's unless you know it has a thin Nitro finish, it will never look age in this way... Thats why 30 year old Ibanez, or Charvels, or Kramers do not look relicd. What Solar should release next is the same Finish ... only very very lightly relicd. so we can do the rest!

[@demesisx]

Yeah. Nitro definitely sounds better too. I’d prefer ANY guitar in nitro finish or oil regardless of my plans for it.

[@shubniggurath6464]

@@demesisx cite your sources, please

[@mochunk]

I posted the same. My 1987 Kramer has no wear other than dents and Dings and a few chunks missing from being dropped. But no wear. But yeah because of the thick finish. You can even see the layers where it has been chipped off.

[@GuitarNewz]

I actually love these, the way they're done! Honest. Usually I'm like ”meh” when it comes to making your gtr look old though it isn't. Leo Fender hated gtrs that looked worn down, but he didn't have the top layer we have today. 🎉

[@HoshiBeans]

Ola, I'm PISSED OFF!!! Rated 666/10

[@calvee1100]

Relicing a guitar brand that's only been out since 2017. The ultimate troll! I love it!

[@CThompson17]

I'm not pissed, I'm disappointed. I don't like artificial wear. It's not genuine. Each paint chip, scratch, etc. tells a story. This... they're posing, acting like they carry all of the experience of being used but it's all for show. It's a fun experiment sure, but buying a brand new guitar that looks beat up for $1,600 doesn't sit well with me. I couldn't justify it. I'm not a fan of them, but I know some are and that's okay. Complete the poser look by buying a modern relic'd guitar. On the upshot, these are likely to play and feel better than other relic'd models out there, so there's that. I'd rather buy a regular Solar and put my own use markings on it, in my opinion.

[@thoin1]

it's ok there are plenty of other solars there that are untainted. plenty like..

[@wareloski2137]

good luck with wearing out guitar with poly clearcoat xDD you can play it for 5000 hours and it will look brand new if taken care off.

[@robertowens3484]

I agree with your take, but if your business is selling guitars, and people are willing to pay more for a new guitar a tech worked over with car keys and belt sander, it’s a great decision.

[@patfix]

I'm sensing a strong 7/10 on the pissed scale here.

[@dustinbrummett3774]

So from a scale of 1-10 where are you? Lol😅

[@floydhopkins7901]

These actually look awesome, the way all the colors vibe is pleasing to me

[@hollierthanthou83]

Not pissed. But guitars should be relic'd through playing them, just my opinion.

[@wareloski2137]

that would never happen with modern cleacloat. it just chips off

[@mylogify]

@wareloski2137Poly will stay as is forever 😀😀😀😀😀. It can take 800 years maybe for them to wear off

[@patfix]

I'm sensing a mild 3/10 on the pissed scale here.

[@TheShinyShow]

My view too, and they should be worn in places that make sense. I'm 0/10 because people can like what they like and I don't have to

[@hollierthanthou83]

@@patfix 0 pissed

[@marcusfalconieri4576]

I have been watching your channel for a long time and I'm loving your playing style more and more thanks for posting!

[@andyfadillah]

Relic on metal guitar is just meh. Not only that, relatively new guitar brand is so weird to have relic version. Relic supposed to make an historical impression of guitar. While natural relic is fine in general, intentionally relic-ing guitar like fender or gibson is also acceptable regarding their long history in guitar industry.

[@themaplebeat]

Many great violin makers make their instruments looked “Antiqued” which is very well respected technique. So, a relic guitar is definitely in good company with some of the world’s great instruments.

[@Heka41]

IM SO PISSED OLA!!!

[@gavendelrio9193]

Fucking thrilled!!!! Like they have been through battle but never left my basement.

[@craigb834]

I will NEVER understand this trend. Guitars are not only an instrument, but a work of art so why trash it before you even buy it? I guess it's for the posers that want people that come to their house to think they are some sort of hardcore touring artist or something? I just don't get it and I am a bit disappointed that Solar jumped on this train. The EVH Frankenstein relic is one of my absolutely most hated guitars ever. It looks like a piece of trash with broken parts all over it and people pay a freaking fortune for it. WHY?!?!

[@stevemc75]

Disappointed that they are offering something you are not being forced to buy and have numerous other options available? Should they only be producing guitars you approve of? Apparently so. Also, you are not required to understand it.

[@craigb834]

I am allowed to have an opinion different than you. BTW, Ola's 1st comment was an invite for comments like mine. Sorry I don't love it every time they release something. If you like it, great, but obviously, I do not

[@stevemc75]

@@craigb834and I’m allowed to have an opinion on your ridiculous comment. Thats how this works.

[@numbersabcdefg]

The only problem I have with "Relik" is that people put on a protective finish AFTER they age it. So the work spots... Don't wear out, ever 😂😂😂

[@esotericsoundlab]

They match my pre-ripped jeans!

[@Phybia]

I love how these look! Seems to me like a trend that has started to really emerge around relic guitars

[@BARRICADE]

Can we get some Solar guitars with Kahler's?. I HATE Floyd Rose :D

[@cpeplinski]

No point in being pissed over something I would never own.

[@fergusuan7371]

......Okay I'm going to say it ............. These might be my favourite Solar guitars yet........... Now imagining a Type X Relik!??

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

This white guitar is the first solar I have seriously considered. I’m not even a huge relic fan but all the choices of wood and hardware have me really stoked…

[@danielchacon.3208]

They look amazing! Love relics

[@Ryan_Messenger]

I could see using a relic live because then there’s no worry about it getting f’ed up. The white one looks good to me. Never played a solar though so idk what the feel is like

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

The core of the anti-relic argument - "why does taste exist, and why is everyone else's wrong?"

[@rl-ub9hx]

This comment right here nails it.

[@jean-philippemorin1176]

They looks very good. I dig that. The tint on the necks is just right. Great job and looking guitar. The white one is just omg. :)

[@milesmccollough5507]

not pissed AT ALL. just got to play my first solar, 7string, evertune, absolutely murderous instrument. makes schecter feel phoned-in by comparison; genuinely perfect. the relicing on these is both tasteful AND easy to look at. lots of “relic” guitars look like they’ve just been run over but these look like something i’d pull outta my dad’s garage in the best way!

[@julianholmanaudio4807]

Some beautiful lead work in this vid man!

[@visionop8]

That might be the best application of a worn paint finish I've seen on any guitar (on the white one). That's done much better than one's I've seen. It's not what I prefer but I don't assign personal dedication to objects so I think these are gonna get quite a bit of attention. I dig the way they look.

[@trash_ducc]

Idk why ive always been a huge fan of relics but its really cool when people do modern takes on them.

[@GearPhase]

I think it looks dope. “Why not do it yourself over time?” Well, I average about 2-3 tiny dings on my guitars every decade. And I barely sweat so even after hundreds and hundreds of hours on an instrument there’s virtually no wear. It would take me several lifetimes to naturally relic an instrument… So, I don’t mind it.

[@flekkzo]

That body wood is very nice looking. Some transparent finishes wouldn’t be a terrible idea for them. Also the type of finish/paint changes how a guitar ages. I wonder if people in general are aware of why many older guitars look worn from use. Also bonus for actually using k instead of c for a sensible reason instead of just trying to see tough. Mer svenska tack!

[@DomTremendous]

The guitars look great! And your lead playing is awesome!

[@martinsantalopez3363]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a LOT of guitar time. Solar relics is just a great idea imo , mixing the ultra-modern look with the concept of relic , which is ment for old guitars only is cool as fck

[@MrHrannsi]

In the Icelandic saga's there was a recurring sentence describing a villain: "... and he was a Swedish man" But I am not pissed off, those guitars look and sound great.

[@jordanmajel]

They look absolutely awesome! That's probably my favourite Solar design so far. Just imagine that on a V or Explorer style Solar!

[@navid20]

Can't help but think that Fender Strat birthday present was the inspiration behind this. Good job Ola! Im sure there'll be some takers for this!

[@mlcalache]

wow... they are amazing but in particular that white one is a jaw-dropping!!! well done!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I think these are awesome and I’d love to see one with an Evertune to piss people off even more!

[@ReIIek]

Came here to hear you say my name, and I was not dissapointed. The Swedish version was particularly sultry. Stayed for the CHUG, but I did have to close my eyes to keep the anger from going to 11. Not really, but really. I'm not personally a fan of the artificial distressed look when it's not from regular wear and tear, but I guess a collector who has one of everything already might find something new/different in these. My opinions are usually dogshit though, so please don't listen to me. Keep on chuggin' bruv! \m/

[@bigkidband911]

Relic'd guitars => when your painter f*cks up several bodies, starts sanding them down to start over and quits halfway through. 😂

[@arsenalfanrichi]

2 things: what is the plectrum you're using, cos it looks nice, like a bigger chunkier jazz pick and what finish do these guitars use?

[@where_is_christophe]

Hey Ola, very cool ! Any fixed bridge version in the pipeline ?

[@jessehutchings]

Tbh the relic treatment actually looks really cool on solar guitars.. lol

[@patryknew9084]

I predicted this in the birthday video. Now I want JPM style for Solar. Great job.

[@tattooed1979]

Wasn’t a fan of relics for a long time until I bought a custom shop Strat. These are awesome. 🤘

[@travislee9662]

I don’t mind relic guitars if they make sense like recreating a famous signature guitar or if it’s a classic model that’s been around a long time. This just seems a little weird coming from a relatively new company. How long has Solar guitars even been in business? Like 6-7 years at most? You’d have to had bought one of their first ever produced guitars, toured non-stop, thrown it around, and played all the time 24/7 and there’s still no way you could have legitimately had that kind of wear on it naturally lol

[@DIZZLEJS]

I'm kind of dig it, but why? If it looks used and worn heavily, should it be cheaper? Like maybe $400? Kind of a stretch to change full price for these

[@steffenwolf3200]

Great job Ola really like these!

[@Jenswsmjens]

No one is going to comment the epic visuals on the greenscreen? I love it!

[@jazzalmenasmusic]

OH YUM! Not crazy about relic'd, but it won't stop me from getting it

[@DIYDUDE012]

I imagine in like 15 years these become like the most desireable Solar guitars

[@jackburton7483]

The comparison to pre-distressed jeans is perfect. Not a thing I'm into, but if someone wants to pay for that look, good for them.

[@jonathanclayton3600]

Another one for the chug project 🤔🤔😂😂 they look amazing dude, who cares if it pisses people off..chug chug chug chug

[@leeroybrown9931]

I’m sold!! Let’s wait for the “every knock has its own story bollocks” but that’s probably just fender people

[@boneidle626]

I'm that pissed off the only thing that can end my suffering would be a free Solar Guitar.

[@WendigoSotomonte]

The relic on tNe knobs looks TIIIIGHT ❤🎉

[@goopee76]

You're really coming closer to SRV man, that bluesy bit was yummy!

[@amaiorano67]

Whats up ! I really like the look of those relik guitars and the sound was great also . The dark maple necks are awsome too

[@Dan_Ranger]

These look great. Big fan of the lived in look. I do all my own on my RG’s, and if people don’t like them then move along the bus. Some of us do. Oh, and that bluesy relik playing was quite awesome.

[@vorpalblades]

With brand new hardware, it just looks stupid.

[@Dan_Ranger]

@@vorpalblades I’ve got naturally old guitars with new hardware on them. It does wear out. It’s not for everyone but it’s far from stupid. If people want the new old look then fair play to them, plenty of options out there for the people.

[@megatodd707]

0 hate. They look cooooool ❤

[@denverrandy7143]

Oh man those blues licks are great!!!👍👍

[@hamtheman222]

Nice!!!! Super keen for a chop shop hardtail one day 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@murkmusic91]

0, they look amazing! Def gonna order one

[@FabioM_RS]

Beautiful guitar! If they are available in Brazil… would be great see a strat version too!

[@harleyf150davidson6]

Dude these are just 😘🤌🏼 sick af. I want both colors.

[@musicmanxii]

RAGH YOU'VE PISSED ME OFF!!! 11/10 PISSED ON!!!!! These look cool as fuck though, I really want one.

[@Mobi666]

2:37 You sound like Devin Townsend hehe

[@thisguy2973]

Since I was 14 when relics came out from fender for a $250 premium, I've never liked them. That was until I saw/played a relic model from Heritage and really loved it.

[@caelenselke-minogue]

A lot of people seem to hate relic'd guitars because it's like pretending it's old and used when it's not. However, I can imagine that a well relic'd guitar could feel better than a brand new guitar, the same way that many other instruments actually feel better to play when they've been played a lot.

[@kitoyobeni1]

My opinion is that if you're going to relic, do it completely. The hardware should look worn, the neck, etc.

[@Don__clandestino]

Love them, gonna get one of course. That genesis 565 look is awesome!

[@coreymarks1917]

10/10 pissed off, why’d u have to introduce another perfect solar guitar that I need to add to my collection

[@MattSwain1]

In general I’m not into relics, but I do like the white one. That said I wouldn’t buy it, I’d feel like a fraud playing it… and when someone asks you about it, you have to tell them you paid extra to have a man with a sander to make it look that way, and then they back away from you very slowly just in case you’re psychotic! Truly each to their own though, they’re cool guitars

[@scottbogfoot]

You should try putting your Delay through an expression pedal so you can control when and how much its on

[@denniskoore]

Love it! As you said, its an acquired taste.. so if some people dont like it, its ok. But i think it looks awesome!