Hi Mitch, great video! How do these S by Solar news guitars actually compare to other entry-level guitars by bigger brands? Are they like Jackson JS series, Ibanez GIO series and so on? Thanks
Thanks! In terms of specs they are pretty similar, but from what I've played, the build quality for S by Solar feels better, or at least more consistent. I do like the entry level Ibanez and Jackson guitars, but I feel like they can be very hit-or-miss with the build quality
The only downsides of buying it online from an actual music store is that usually the music stores adjust it for you, mine also had action, entonation, truss rod, neck angle, had to do basically everything. But it's a pretty good guitar overall, nothing took me much time to adjust and it sounds good, might not even change the pickups (ever).
@@mitchavedon i got the tracking via email that its been shipped, but today when i checked it said something abojt paying duties and taxes in order for ups to deliver it to me, might have to go to an actual ups location 🤔
Just found your channel... thanks for sharing this review, excellent stuff!
No prob! Thanks for watching!
Great demo! Just got the Eb4. 6w... Loving it!
Thanks man! Congrats on the new guitar, they are sick!
I’m interested to see a video comparison to one of the more high end versions, sound wise
I'm working on a video just like this! Should be out some time next week
@@mitchavedon excellent, look forward to it
Hi Mitch, great video! How do these S by Solar news guitars actually compare to other entry-level guitars by bigger brands? Are they like Jackson JS series, Ibanez GIO series and so on? Thanks
Thanks! In terms of specs they are pretty similar, but from what I've played, the build quality for S by Solar feels better, or at least more consistent. I do like the entry level Ibanez and Jackson guitars, but I feel like they can be very hit-or-miss with the build quality
@@mitchavedon great to know, thank you very much!
The only downsides of buying it online from an actual music store is that usually the music stores adjust it for you, mine also had action, entonation, truss rod, neck angle, had to do basically everything. But it's a pretty good guitar overall, nothing took me much time to adjust and it sounds good, might not even change the pickups (ever).
That's a great point, thanks for adding this!
How does this compare to the Jackson JS line?
amazing ,Mitch,
Thanks!
Hey, I mean if it comes from Solar I trust its got good production behind it. Ola Englund is a legend
For sure, I've been super happy with everything from Solar. Ola is a huge inspiration for me
Which guitar should I pick: this Solar or Jackson js32t rr? I look guitar for metal
They're both great guitars, it mostly comes down to personal preference
@@mitchavedon I'm just try sit with rr, it's terrible, but I love the shape
go for Ibanez RG421 or RGA.
Beautiful guitar.
solar made in Indonesia has the best quality, but this solar made in china could be budget friendly for me
Agreed! I've been very impressed with the quality of this one so far
What was the import duty cost?
Total shipping and import tax was about $40
Edit: I didn't have to pay anything extra to UPS after shipping if that's what you mean
how did you pay the ups duty and tax fees? cant seem to find it anywhere when i enter the tracking
Did you get a notification or something that you needed to? I did have to pay UPS when I ordered my Solar over a year ago, but not for this one
@@mitchavedon i got the tracking via email that its been shipped, but today when i checked it said something abojt paying duties and taxes in order for ups to deliver it to me, might have to go to an actual ups location 🤔
@@mitchavedon shipped to california
@@filymerc8738 yeah idk what's up with that, just got mine in Maryland. Maybe you can pay when they deliver it?
lol I love when people match olas accent when pronouncing the name solar 😂🫡