Artist Solaris ii
Great guitar for the money. I have the PRS SE version of this guitar and wanted something similar to leave at work for practice. It isn't as nice as the PRS but very very close and a quarter of the price. It plays nice and sounds great. A little darker sound than the PRS. It needed a darn good set up when it arrived with the action needing lowered and the intonation set but this is to be expected on a guitar of this price. Some nice strings and a good set up and this is an awesome guitar that looks nice and sounds great. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could due to the setup needed but 4 stars is too harsh so I'll give it 5. Super happy with it.
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Artist Solaris II Transparent Green Electric Guitar w/ Bullbucker Pickups
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Product Description
Artist Solaris II Transparent Green Electric Guitar w/ Bullbucker Pickups
We've given the ever-popular Artist Solaris a bit of a refresh for the new year! With an eye-catching new transparent green finish, non-recessed knobs, a slight facelift to the right horn, and a new, improved tremolo cavity, the Solaris II is every bit the guitar you know and love, just better!
The solid mahogany body features a high-grade flame maple cap and is finished in a glossy transparent green. The carved top and flame cap are an iconic pairing, and the double-cutaway provides superior neck access. The neck itself is also a single piece of ergonomically carved mahogany, set in, with a 43mm bone nut and 12” radius. The neck features 24 frets on an eco-rosewood fretboard across a 25” scale length, with a 3-aside headstock and locking tuners.
The first-class appointments don’t stop there, as the Solaris II also comes equipped with a tremolo capable of everything from wavering surfy trem to huge bends, whilst maintaining tuning stability. We installed our black Artist Bullbucker pickups in the Solaris II, and although it may look basic with just a single volume and tone control, do not be deceived by its simplicity. The 5-way switch gives you the ability to split the coils of the Bullbuckers in positions 2 and 4, allowing you a massive tonal range with plenty of options for any sound!
We use premium wiring and 500K pots on the Solaris II, and with elegant dot inlays this stylish, top-spec instrument is a dream to play.
The Tech Features
Body
Body Material: Mahogany with Carved Flame Maple Top
Body Finish: Transparent Green
Body Paint: Polyurethane
Body Construction: Solid
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Construction: Scarfed
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Shape: 22mm C Profile
Scale Length: 635mm / 25"
Fretboard Material: Eco-Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 305mm
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Material: 25% Nickel
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43mm
Position Inlays: Pearloid Fret Dots
Binding: Cream
Side Dots: Black
Truss Rod: Dual Action 2-Way
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Artist Bullbucker Humbucker
Middle Pickup: N/A
Neck Pickup: Artist Bullbucker Humbucker
Switching: 5-Way Switch
Configuration: HH
Special Electronics: Coil-Splitting (Positions 2 & 4)
Hardware
Bridge: Classic Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Machine Heads: Locking Die-Cast
Pickguard: N/A
Miscellaneous/Special Features
Strings: D'addario EXL110
Weight: 3.6-4kgs / 8-9 lbs
Accessories
Included Accessories: Instrument Cable, Tremolo Arm, Truss Rod Adjustment Key, Tremolo Adjustment Key, Picks
Optional Accessories: REC300RC, REC350FTB
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