Ladies and gents, you hear Glenn’s screams getting louder and longer? Now that’s what I call results! Congratulations on all you progress glenn, thanks for being an inspiration!
I play the 7-string version of this EXACT guitar (with the Evertune Bridge), and its without doubt THE BEST guitar I've ever owned. Extremely easy to play, sounds incredible at low and high ends, is well-made and looks incredible. Solar are making THE best metal guitars rn IMO. Highly recommened and great review!
I ordered a custom 7 string with no fret markers. It was my 1st 7 and 1st with no fret markers, and i got used to it very fast. It also improved my playing alot and made me subconsciously learn tge fret board by feel. So for anyone worried, dont be, tgis guitar looks steller.
also playing in front of a mirror will let you see your fingers while breaking the habit of looking down which is always what ends up making my neck more sore than a night in the pit
I have a few guitars with no fret markers, but they all have them on the side of the neck, so you still know where the 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th etc. still are. No need to do it "by feel"
What gauges do you use on your bottom 4 strings? I just bought my first 7, and I keep trying to put the equivalent of light/heavy hybrids on it. But straight up only Ernie Ball and Stringjoy sell them (10-64, which is 10-52 + a 64) and only online. Is there something about 7-strings I don't know? Are gummier strings better on them, for some reason? The lighter strings are super common, but it's hard to find heavier ones.
@@pickledparsleyparty I know you didn't ask me, but I have 4 seven string guitars, 2 8 string guitars and 2 downtuned 6 strings, so I know a little about this. With a seven string, there's no need to buy heavy/light strings, unless you like them or you want to downtune the whole guitar. I have 10's on all of mine, no issue. 9's would be fine too, as long as you don't pick too hard. I do, however, have thick gauge strings (low) and normal (high) for my downtuned 6 strings (down tuned to drop C). This is to maintain the tension on the neck, as the E is downtuned 4 steps. So to answer your question, if you're planning to keep the tuning (or even drop the B to an A, which is what I do), there's no need to use heavy/light string sets, unless you pick really hard, and/or you like the sound of thicker gauges.
That is a beauty, Glenn. I love hearing your improvements in playing, though you know someone out there is going to talk smack no matter what. Keep up the great work and the brutal honesty! P.S.: Nice "Book of Mormon" reference!
I love how a V basically is everything those boutique brands are trying to invent with their whacky shapes. Sits perfectly in a lap, 45 degree angle and all, has perfect upper fret access, works well on a strap as well.
I'm not fond of the visual decisions on this, but I bet it's fun as hell to play. On the other hand, that purple-blue LTD may have been the most delicious guitar to appear anywhere on the channel. If there's a guitar to never give away, that's it.
Idk the visuals on the guitar are sick but that's just my opinion. Paint job kinda makes it impossible to pull up if you're doing a classic rock gig tho lmao
@@wingsoficarus1139 Don't misunderstand. I don't think it looks terrible by any stretch. My preferences simply lean toward other approaches, that's all. If this showed up at my front door, I'd be elated.
Looks amazing, sounds amazing, and so does your playing, Glenn. Honestly, it’s been super amazing watching you learn. Most adults don’t have the capacity.
If we’re thinking of the same 90s X-Men theme, I doubt you’ve ever heard the song “Born to the Grave” by the British AOR band Ten (from the Album “The Twilight Chronicles”); but the riff of that song kind of sounds a bit like that X-Men opening theme.
Awesome video, super cool guitar! And your playing has definitely gone a long way since the channel started, good on you man. Keep doing what you're doing!
Dude, loved the review and I must say you can shred and do that V proud! I am saving my pennies and know what my next guitar needs to be! Keep rocking and make it loud!
YES!!! Mother Sun! Glad to see that in there, but there's (almost) no way it's going to be released, sadly. Great review, I really enjoy hearing your opinion on these guitars.
GLEN!!!!! Your playing is getting good man. You'll be the next shredder in no time. Hopefully we will see you in the next shredder collaboration video.
The Varus got me good. Can't listen to music because it hurts my head, can't play guitar because i am too weak. Somehow I can still listening to you bashing Gibson bros all day long. I hope they never stop complaining.
We have the 1.7V with the Evertune bridge and it came with locking tuners (I despise constantly having to tune, because I'm trying to record). Exact same patina and colour for all the hardware and the body paint. We really love it. It did have a loose volume pot that I had to fix, and one of the cavity screws has a stripped hole. We got B stock, but that had to do with a dent in the neck we don't even notice, along with a slightly visible neck join. We accepted those flaws readily, since we knew we'd likely damage it anyway. I'm ashamed to say, I was the first one to ding one of the wings by banging it on the sharp edge of my desk. My husband isn't the type to get pissy about that kind of thing. He says it doesn't affect the sound and quality of it. The playability, despite the action being high at the moment, is pretty damn good. I half-assed the setup on the Evertune, because I'm not intending to keep the factory strings for long. I prefer tens with a wound third, so I don't get so many unintended harmonics from the third string. When I do the string change I'll work the truss rod to get it right. I'm bearing in mind this did come from overseas, so I'm guessing it went through a wide variety of climates to get to Canada. We've gotten used to not having the front markers, and my husband says it's less confusing for him to play just using the side markers. They're Luminlay, which is a nice feature.
What else is cool is that this isn't just a signature model, its a gutarists own BRAND. Nice to see some of these folks taking leap and getting into the biz and making their own "tools" to their specs, features, and innovations, and designed for players.
Oh yes Glenn! Seven string version kicks major ass. I have one with Evertune bridge and pretty much love it! It's just THE mean metal machine and I know what I'm talking about. I play and collect guitars for 25+ years, went from little mod jobs to actual guitar building more than a year ago, most of the times I'm a proud simultaneous owner of about 20 axes (GAS) and I play them all. This 7string Canibalismo is my first ever V that I don't want to sell. Proper 6/10. Just saying... ;)
@@SpectreSoundStudios It's a classic Ola reference - he constantly rates things 6/10, to the point where he could be reviewing his guitars and still give them a 6! 😂
Solar guitars are AMAZING! I own two of them now and couldn’t speak more highly about the instruments and the overall customer experience. HIGHLY recommend them!
Bought my 1st solar guitar few months ago. Its a swamp ash 7 string with aebony neck. I have an ibanez made with same. The solar was $850 US and the Ibanez was $1300. The solar looks better, sounds better, is lighter (easier on shoulder), and the solar has better sustain. The only things that are better on my ibanez is the feel of the neck and the solar didnt have locking tuners but with the price difference thats understandable. Ive long been an ibanez fanboy but solar guitars just completely ruined that for me in a good way :)
Solars are absolutely great. I’ve tried one and it seemed like it played just as good as my dads les paul and my custom V. Plus It probably stays in tune better. Price/manufacture should never be the first concern
That guitar sounds as angry as it looks! Love it. But in all seriousness, the rig you’re running this guitar through sounds absolutely stellar. Cheers.
I love this Solar V body design. The depth of the body looks satisfying. The trimmed edges look cool and friendly to grab. Looks perfect to rest on the knee.
About the supply chain - I bought T2.6N model like a week ago, it came within 3 days of me clicking "Buy" button (Spain -> Poland). I was surprised it was so fast. No cracked fretboard, in tune, string action is perfect - absolutely love this thing!
My solar V1.6frc is without question my most comfortable guitar to play standing up. Perfectly balanced and sits in the exactly right spot. There’s a reason it’s the guitar dedicated to my band. I used to have it at home in E and it was good, but the tuning stability sometimes got a little wobbly, but then I put it in B standard and now it’s just absolutely flawless. Try putting your solar in a baritone tuning, you probably won’t regret it.
Hey Glenn, I've been thinking of getting a v for a while and i love the shape of the solar, and the splatter finish, I'm looking for a TOM bridge and 24 frets, would you recommend any other guitars over this for those specs? Thanks in advance.
I loved your intro, reminds of my teens when we kept shouting our lungs with some friends out whenever we'd get hammered. Apparently, we used to call that singing as we tried to emulate whatever Paradise Lost singer did in their "Silent" song. Good stuff.
I pre ordered this one as a 7 string, and I still can’t control my smile when I play it. It’s just so dope, the pickup sounds waaaay more beefy on the 7 string, compared to the 6 string
Love Ola and SOLAR . Have the 7 string Type E in Flame Black Burst Matte with the EVERTUNE bridge. Amazing that the thing is always in tune. An absolute beast worth every penny. That V is a beast man.
Beautiful grit on that "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MOOOORNING", i think you should show some of your vocals in a mix and add it to your 'How to mix Heavy Vocals' playlist
You sir, get one hell of a happy LIKE on this video for the immensely awesome "GOoooOoooOoooD morning" alone, let alone the awesome content as usual! Keep being you Glenn! \m/
My solar baritone 6 string with fishman pickups is my go to guitar for metal. Stays in tune for weeks, frets are amazingly well rounded with no issues after a year. Very light for standing (bonus for sure) and the gig bag is very well made/ padded.
Ladies and gents, you hear Glenn’s screams getting louder and longer? Now that’s what I call results!
Congratulations on all you progress glenn, thanks for being an inspiration!
I play the 7-string version of this EXACT guitar (with the Evertune Bridge), and its without doubt THE BEST guitar I've ever owned. Extremely easy to play, sounds incredible at low and high ends, is well-made and looks incredible. Solar are making THE best metal guitars rn IMO. Highly recommened and great review!
It’s not EXACT the same guitar! Different bridge, different pickups, different frets and different tuners dude! Only the paintjob is the same😂😂
Hows the neck? Is it fast playing? Compared to jackson vs?
Is the fretboard still good?
I ordered a custom 7 string with no fret markers. It was my 1st 7 and 1st with no fret markers, and i got used to it very fast. It also improved my playing alot and made me subconsciously learn tge fret board by feel. So for anyone worried, dont be, tgis guitar looks steller.
Bah, who needs frets in the first place!
also playing in front of a mirror will let you see your fingers while breaking the habit of looking down which is always what ends up making my neck more sore than a night in the pit
I have a few guitars with no fret markers, but they all have them on the side of the neck, so you still know where the 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th etc. still are. No need to do it "by feel"
What gauges do you use on your bottom 4 strings?
I just bought my first 7, and I keep trying to put the equivalent of light/heavy hybrids on it. But straight up only Ernie Ball and Stringjoy sell them (10-64, which is 10-52 + a 64) and only online.
Is there something about 7-strings I don't know? Are gummier strings better on them, for some reason? The lighter strings are super common, but it's hard to find heavier ones.
@@pickledparsleyparty I know you didn't ask me, but I have 4 seven string guitars, 2 8 string guitars and 2 downtuned 6 strings, so I know a little about this. With a seven string, there's no need to buy heavy/light strings, unless you like them or you want to downtune the whole guitar. I have 10's on all of mine, no issue. 9's would be fine too, as long as you don't pick too hard. I do, however, have thick gauge strings (low) and normal (high) for my downtuned 6 strings (down tuned to drop C). This is to maintain the tension on the neck, as the E is downtuned 4 steps. So to answer your question, if you're planning to keep the tuning (or even drop the B to an A, which is what I do), there's no need to use heavy/light string sets, unless you pick really hard, and/or you like the sound of thicker gauges.
Been subscribed to this channel for one week, learnt more in a week than in three years of watching guitar content. Thanks Glenn.
You have improved A LOT on the guitar, man! Your rhythm playing is getting tighter and more confident each time. Amazing progress!
That is a beauty, Glenn. I love hearing your improvements in playing, though you know someone out there is going to talk smack no matter what. Keep up the great work and the brutal honesty! P.S.: Nice "Book of Mormon" reference!
I love how a V basically is everything those boutique brands are trying to invent with their whacky shapes.
Sits perfectly in a lap, 45 degree angle and all, has perfect upper fret access, works well on a strap as well.
Glen's playing has been shredding lately! So sick! Thank you for the informative demo and overview!
Love Solar guitars, reliable, and great looking. Solar's success couldn't happen to a nicer guy in Ola as well.
I'm not fond of the visual decisions on this, but I bet it's fun as hell to play.
On the other hand, that purple-blue LTD may have been the most delicious guitar to appear anywhere on the channel. If there's a guitar to never give away, that's it.
Idk the visuals on the guitar are sick but that's just my opinion. Paint job kinda makes it impossible to pull up if you're doing a classic rock gig tho lmao
@@wingsoficarus1139 well it is made for metal
@@wingsoficarus1139 I sometimes play bluesy stuff on my 7-String Warlock :P
@@wingsoficarus1139 Don't misunderstand. I don't think it looks terrible by any stretch. My preferences simply lean toward other approaches, that's all. If this showed up at my front door, I'd be elated.
Love seeing Glenn get his strap on.
:)
Oh My!! Someone’s a Peg-a-sus.
Looks amazing, sounds amazing, and so does your playing, Glenn. Honestly, it’s been super amazing watching you learn. Most adults don’t have the capacity.
I've been following Ola's channel for the past couple of years, glad to see some love from other channels!
Wow, this Granny has great guitar skills!
Glad to hear you appreciate the tone quality of the pickups
Glennnnn! You have officially become and awesome rhythm guitarist! Nice playing man. That Solar sounds phenomenal in your hands!
I kept waiting for Glen to start shredding the X-Men theme. Not a V fan, but this one definitely makes me consider it!
I guess I should learn that!
@@SpectreSoundStudios please check the japanese intro of the X-MEN 90's series. Vastly different and powerful ;)
If we’re thinking of the same 90s X-Men theme, I doubt you’ve ever heard the song “Born to the Grave” by the British AOR band Ten (from the Album “The Twilight Chronicles”); but the riff of that song kind of sounds a bit like that X-Men opening theme.
Awesome video, super cool guitar! And your playing has definitely gone a long way since the channel started, good on you man. Keep doing what you're doing!
Dude, loved the review and I must say you can shred and do that V proud! I am saving my pennies and know what my next guitar needs to be! Keep rocking and make it loud!
Your playing is getting better every video. great to hear!
YES!!! Mother Sun! Glad to see that in there, but there's (almost) no way it's going to be released, sadly. Great review, I really enjoy hearing your opinion on these guitars.
GLEN!!!!! Your playing is getting good man. You'll be the next shredder in no time. Hopefully we will see you in the next shredder collaboration video.
I have a Solar. It plays great and has amazing hardware. Ola would only want people to be happy with their purchase.
Best riffs I’ve herd from you man right hand is going strong man !
Watch this while eating my dinner,Best 20 minutes I've spent this week
Solar family in the house! Nice to see this man. I have 4 Solars and absolutely love em all. \,,/
Dude your playing is getting really good keep up whatever you’re doing.
The Varus got me good. Can't listen to music because it hurts my head, can't play guitar because i am too weak. Somehow I can still listening to you bashing Gibson bros all day long. I hope they never stop complaining.
Hell!! Just when I thought I didn't need another guitar, that guitar looks amazing, Greetings from Chile Glenn!
We have the 1.7V with the Evertune bridge and it came with locking tuners (I despise constantly having to tune, because I'm trying to record). Exact same patina and colour for all the hardware and the body paint. We really love it. It did have a loose volume pot that I had to fix, and one of the cavity screws has a stripped hole. We got B stock, but that had to do with a dent in the neck we don't even notice, along with a slightly visible neck join. We accepted those flaws readily, since we knew we'd likely damage it anyway. I'm ashamed to say, I was the first one to ding one of the wings by banging it on the sharp edge of my desk. My husband isn't the type to get pissy about that kind of thing. He says it doesn't affect the sound and quality of it. The playability, despite the action being high at the moment, is pretty damn good. I half-assed the setup on the Evertune, because I'm not intending to keep the factory strings for long. I prefer tens with a wound third, so I don't get so many unintended harmonics from the third string. When I do the string change I'll work the truss rod to get it right. I'm bearing in mind this did come from overseas, so I'm guessing it went through a wide variety of climates to get to Canada. We've gotten used to not having the front markers, and my husband says it's less confusing for him to play just using the side markers. They're Luminlay, which is a nice feature.
The neck pickup on that thing is THE sound. Holy crap!
I was working and just listened to the whole show without actually looking at the video. Still a great show!
I'm not a metal player, a V fan, nor do I like red guitars. With that said, this thing is SICK!!! 👍👍👍
I'm a V guy myself and I gotta say, that guitar has THE metal sound. Very impressive. This made me want to buy another one. Thank you so much.
What else is cool is that this isn't just a signature model, its a gutarists own BRAND. Nice to see some of these folks taking leap and getting into the biz and making their own "tools" to their specs, features, and innovations, and designed for players.
Oh yes Glenn! Seven string version kicks major ass. I have one with Evertune bridge and pretty much love it! It's just THE mean metal machine and I know what I'm talking about. I play and collect guitars for 25+ years, went from little mod jobs to actual guitar building more than a year ago, most of the times I'm a proud simultaneous owner of about 20 axes (GAS) and I play them all. This 7string Canibalismo is my first ever V that I don't want to sell. Proper 6/10. Just saying... ;)
hmmm... great buildup then 6/10? LOL
@@SpectreSoundStudios It's a classic Ola reference - he constantly rates things 6/10, to the point where he could be reviewing his guitars and still give them a 6! 😂
@@CantKillACowboyTX that’s why I love Ola. He can joke about himself.
@@SpectreSoundStudios hey glenn.. I got a comment reply, on this very video, that says I've won a guitar from you.. any truth to that?
@@jayrun4684 nope that's why the comments been removed. It's on a bunch of peoples comments!
Solar guitars are AMAZING! I own two of them now and couldn’t speak more highly about the instruments and the overall customer experience. HIGHLY recommend them!
not really a metal guy but i can't help but watch your videos. wishing you a happy life glen
What a beauty!!!!! Looks super light, good for us older shredders 👍👍
Hello Glenn, really loved those Priest riffs at the end, they sounded freaking great.
Those riffs you played were so sick !
Thank you for the neck dive test.
Honestly just because of the title makes me excited for the viewers comments video this week
Dammit Glenn! I've been a subscriber since Stupid Musician Texts #2.
It's just great to see you RIP it up on this guitar! 🤘
Totally love these videos. Youre creative, fun, funNY, and very charismatic. Very nice. Love it all! thank you! -David
This was such a fun video! Also Lucretia is really sounding good, can definitely hear the progress. Keep it up!🤘
Nice guitar, but what i find even better, is the fact that your chops are improving, pretty decent riffing there. Thumbs up for that!
This is the best guitar sound on your channel so far!
Glennnn, your picking has improved a lot! Awesome
Bought my 1st solar guitar few months ago. Its a swamp ash 7 string with aebony neck. I have an ibanez made with same. The solar was $850 US and the Ibanez was $1300. The solar looks better, sounds better, is lighter (easier on shoulder), and the solar has better sustain. The only things that are better on my ibanez is the feel of the neck and the solar didnt have locking tuners but with the price difference thats understandable. Ive long been an ibanez fanboy but solar guitars just completely ruined that for me in a good way :)
Nice f'in review. Thanks for the Priest riff.
Thanks for always keeping it real Glenn. You are one of the few "real ones" on UA-cam. Always love seeing your videos💯.
Ty!
Wow I love the Red Finish... Sounds great too
Great vid! The practice is definitely paying off - SHRED IT!!!!
Solars are absolutely great. I’ve tried one and it seemed like it played just as good as my dads les paul and my custom V. Plus It probably stays in tune better. Price/manufacture should never be the first concern
Solar knows what players want, i saw a few instruments from them and they look and sound amazing
Sounds great! Kudos on the playing! I could really tell your timing has improved a lot on this one, keep it up!
I need a sample of that "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE" for my damn alarm clock 😂
That guitar sounds as angry as it looks! Love it. But in all seriousness, the rig you’re running this guitar through sounds absolutely stellar. Cheers.
I love this Solar V body design. The depth of the body looks satisfying. The trimmed edges look cool and friendly to grab. Looks perfect to rest on the knee.
About the supply chain - I bought T2.6N model like a week ago, it came within 3 days of me clicking "Buy" button (Spain -> Poland). I was surprised it was so fast. No cracked fretboard, in tune, string action is perfect - absolutely love this thing!
Good lord that guitar is incredible! I just got a white Alexi 200 LTD and I'm absolutely in love with it.
My solar V1.6frc is without question my most comfortable guitar to play standing up. Perfectly balanced and sits in the exactly right spot. There’s a reason it’s the guitar dedicated to my band.
I used to have it at home in E and it was good, but the tuning stability sometimes got a little wobbly, but then I put it in B standard and now it’s just absolutely flawless. Try putting your solar in a baritone tuning, you probably won’t regret it.
Damn Glenn! Your guitar playing is getting SO much better. You must be practicing
Hey Glenn, I've been thinking of getting a v for a while and i love the shape of the solar, and the splatter finish, I'm looking for a TOM bridge and 24 frets, would you recommend any other guitars over this for those specs?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks Brother! Great video!
damn, your picking has improved a lot. great job Glen.
You had me at Strap On. You definitely have that guitar pegged 😉
Massive improvement in your guitar playing in the last year, well done!
Dude!!! Great guitar!!!! AND that's some outstanding playing!!
Yesss do a review on every v you can get your hands on!
I loved your intro, reminds of my teens when we kept shouting our lungs with some friends out whenever we'd get hammered. Apparently, we used to call that singing as we tried to emulate whatever Paradise Lost singer did in their "Silent" song. Good stuff.
Your playing has improved big time.
Playing is so good Glenn!!
That opening "good morning" was simply majestic, just saying.
Those are sick metal-core riffs in the beginning and these Solars have that clear heavy tone to match
Damn, showing off at this point. As well you should! Great work
Looks good on you man! sounds great
Your making leaps, and bounds with you picking Glenn!
That finish is crazy
your playing continues to impress me glen right hand is insane
I pre ordered this one as a 7 string, and I still can’t control my smile when I play it. It’s just so dope, the pickup sounds waaaay more beefy on the 7 string, compared to the 6 string
I didn’t even know Solar made V’s, guitar is awesome!
While I've never played anything from Solar I would buy one because everything I've seen and heard I like
Great video review Glenn I think the Solar is sick especially for the money, other than some locking tuners , this V kicks ass.
Ha you said Strap-on.
Killer looking axe. Definitely looks like it punches above its price point
The undertones on that first “GOOOOOOOOD”, holy shit
Man i kinda like where this channel is going, reviewing guitars for the metal heads!
Killer tone dude. Cool chops
Love Ola and SOLAR . Have the 7 string Type E in Flame Black Burst Matte with the EVERTUNE bridge. Amazing that the thing is always in tune. An absolute beast worth every penny. That V is a beast man.
Beautiful grit on that "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MOOOORNING", i think you should show some of your vocals in a mix and add it to your 'How to mix Heavy Vocals' playlist
congrats. definitely looks like a keeper!
Best tone I've heard out of that Engl!
Sounds absolutely solid. I love the one knob on the front as well as the input jack on the back. That would be fun to play
Love your channel glen was a lurker decided to sub. I'm really interested in Olas guitars will start saving to buy one, thanks for the review.
Hey man, liking the new guitar chops!
You sir, get one hell of a happy LIKE on this video for the immensely awesome "GOoooOoooOoooD morning" alone, let alone the awesome content as usual! Keep being you Glenn! \m/
Your playing has been great lately
My solar baritone 6 string with fishman pickups is my go to guitar for metal. Stays in tune for weeks, frets are amazingly well rounded with no issues after a year. Very light for standing (bonus for sure) and the gig bag is very well made/ padded.
Nice Axe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars! I ,don't blame ya hanging on to that V ! ! ! , luv ya channel Glen ..,