Sweden · Est. 2017
Solar Guitars
Founded by Ola Englund, Solar offers high-quality metal guitars at accessible prices, with aggressive aesthetics and playability built for modern metal.
About the brand
Solar Guitars was founded in 2017 by Swedish guitarist Ola Englund, known for his work with Six Feet Under and The Haunted. The brand grew from his frustration at not finding affordable guitars that met a professional metal player's standards.
The catalogue focuses on electric guitars built specifically for modern metal: matte finishes, ultra-fast necks, active EMG pickups, and configurations ranging from 6 to 8 strings. The A, B, E and S series cover the full spectrum of contemporary metal playing.
In just a few years, Solar has become one of the most recognised brands in modern metal, backed by a passionate community that values the price-to-quality ratio and the direct endorsement of a professional guitarist who plays his own instruments on stage.
Key facts
- Founded in 2017 by Ola Englund of Six Feet Under and The Haunted
- Guitars designed specifically for modern metal
- Available in 6 to 8 string configurations
- Active EMG pickups included as standard on most models
- Exceptional value for money in the metal segment
Iconic models
Solar A1.6
Solar's flagship guitar, designed by Ola Englund for modern metal with high-end specs at an accessible price point.
Solar G1.6
Solar's superstrat-body model, featuring an ebony fretboard and active pickups built for the most aggressive metal playing.
Solar T1.6
A Telecaster-inspired shape reimagined for metal, blending classic aesthetics with modern high-performance specifications.
Solar V1.6
Solar's Flying V, designed for extreme metal with optional multiscale and the dark finishes that are a hallmark of the brand.