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Best metal guitars 2024: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more
Solar continues its relic awakening with “extremely worn and torn” Relik Series
By Phil Weller published
The brand's flagship Relik model features some premium appointments and a finish that looks like it's been put through the meat grinder
Solar’s new Type-E models look to bring “extreme modern shapes” to the bass guitar world
By Phil Weller published
Ola Englund’s firm has announced an angular new bass shape that looks to introduce a “new standard for metal bass”
Solar Guitars brings premium metal guitar specs to new under $600 range
By Janelle Borg published
With the addition of locking tuners, Solar's latest models position themselves as “pro instruments at a killer price”
Solar Guitars honors Kirk Windstein with a signature that pays tribute to New Orleans city
By Phil Weller published
The Down and Crowbar riffsmith's newest no-nonsense Solar signature was designed with “simplicity is power” in mind
“The metal elements in the finish will give a vintage-looking patina specific to each guitar”: Solar has launched a metal guitar that literally oxidizes depending on how you play it
By Phil Weller published
Thanks to a unique blend of metals, paints and polymers, the Chrome Canibalismo will respond and age to your playing
“The same detailed craftwork and design that is at the heart of Solar Guitars”: Ola Englund changes the metal guitar game with ultra-affordable 'S by Solar' brand – and prices start from just $219
By Matt Owen published
17 models across 6 body shape categories have been introduced, with not one of them weighing above $349
Eluveitie’s Jonas Wolf has a “lean and mean” signature Solar Type V – it’s called the Wolfmaster, has a kill switch, and a headstock to take your eye out
By Jonathan Horsley published
A workhorse in wolf’s clothing, this Type V is not playing around
Solar’s Chop Shop aims to create guitars that have “never been seen before” – and its flagship Blitz models were etched with 1000 volts of electricity
By Matt Owen published
“Truly violent finish processes” are the order of business for Solar's Catalonia-based custom shop, which has opened its doors with two absurdly gnarly builds
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