Where are Solar Guitars made?

Solar Guitars are made in Indonesia. Ola Englund regularly visits the factory and plays many of the models while he is there to ensure they meet the high standard of quality that the brand is now known for.

Are Solar Guitars good?

Solar Guitars are an excellent choice for modern metal guitarists. They offer great value for money, contain exclusive pickups and are created with heavy music in mind.

Are Solar Guitars made by Washburn?

No, Solar Guitars are in charge of their own production and are a completely separate company from Washburn. The first Solar was a signature model for Ola made by Washburn, but since parting ways with them years ago, there is no further connection between the two companies.

Who created Solar Guitars?

Ola Englund started the company in 2017. He is best known for his extremely popular YouTube videos and as one of the guitarists in the Swedish metal band The Haunted. Since then he has expanded the range with more models now available than ever before.

What famous guitarists play a Solar guitar?

Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down and Sun Don't Shine) Martin Larsson, Anders Björler, and Jonas Björler (At The Gates), Marcus Siepen (Blind Guardian) and the brand owner Ola Englund (The Haunted, Feared) are some of the many artists who play Solar guitars.

What pickups are used on Solar guitars?

Most Solar guitars come with the brand's exclusive Duncan Solar pickups, while some more specialised models have Fishman Fluence pickups or Seymour Duncan humbuckers.