NGD: Solar A2.7 FR LN

I purchased a Solar A2.7 FR LN a week ago. I was impressed that it arrived so rapidly. It was in mint condition, passed my eyeball test and my luthier's inspection.

My first impressions: love the jumbo frets, neck shape, upper neck access and pickups.

I would have preferred a satin back of neck, but I'm nitpicking here. No dots on the neck takes a little bit of time getting used to for quick position changes.

I absolutely love this guitar !

To give you an idea of the tone, here's a video of me playing a solo composed by Borja Mintegiaga. I butchered it by adding a tapping arpeggio part at the end.

In the wake of all the recent fakery stuff, full disclosure: live take DAW audio, no EQ, no comping, no edits, etc..

Tone: NeuralDSP Plini Archetype.

(Glasses: cause I got eye problems.)

 

Thanks guys !! The only thing I’d change is the frets. I’ll definitely be putting jescar 57111 SS frets. They are higher and give way better control for bends and vibratos. They give almost a scalloped feel, making tapping arpeggios easier.

I’d also have a satin back of neck to make it faster for quick position changes.

That being said, these are personal preferences and the guitar is awesome.

 

Yeah, it’s been mentioned in Ola’s FAQs, but if I remember correctly he wasn’t too keen on that. I agree with you but I can live with it.

The absence of dots is hard to get used to.

 

For me it’s the opposite. Just took it to my luthier to put in SS frets. I might repost something when that’s done.

 

I don’t mind the 12th fret inlay at all. On the other hand, the “Solar” written on the headstock is a bit too big for my tastes (i.e. smaller font would be better).

 

Glad you like it I’ll try to post pics when it gets back from its fret change and I find the time.