Solar Guitars is continuing their Red-and-Black theme with the brand new Solar Guitars E1.6FR Assassin. It looks like Gary Holt and James Hetfield got into a fight and I am here for it.
Built around a Set-Thru neck construction with a 25.5-inch scale length, the guitar pairs an Alder body with a slim, fast-playing Maple neck designed for effortless speed and unrestricted access to the upper register. The Ebony fingerboard features an impressive 27 Super Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, giving soloists plenty of room to explore the annoying notes.
At the heart of the E1.6FR Assassin is a single Seymour Duncan USA Nazgul Trembucker, a high-output pickup known for its razor-sharp attack, crushing low end, and exceptional note definition.
Stage-ready appointments continue with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots, making fretboard navigation easy under low-light conditions, while Solar’s 18:1 locking tuners and locking nut provide exceptional tuning stability.
Handling dive bombs and extreme vibrato duties is the highly regarded Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo system. Featuring a substantial 12mm-thick, 33mm-long Brass sustain block, the bridge is engineered to maximize resonance and sustain, while mechanically muted tremolo springs help eliminate unwanted noise for a cleaner, more focused performance.
Finished in Carbon Black Matte, the E1.6FR Assassin embraces a minimalist aesthetic that again, really kicks ass. Get the Solar Guitars E1.61FR Assassin right here on pre-order for $1,499.99.
