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Description

The E2.5BOP by Solar Guitars

The Solar E2.5BOP is a modern 5-string bass guitar designed specifically for metal and hard rock players who demand aggressive styling, powerful tone, and exceptional playability. Featuring Solar's distinctive Type E body shape, the bass combines a 34-inch scale length with a comfortable set-thru neck construction for enhanced sustain and easy upper-fret access. Equipped with high-output ceramic humbuckers, it delivers a tight low end, articulate mids, and the punch needed for heavy music genres. The Black Open Pore finish highlights the wood grain while maintaining a rugged, understated aesthetic. Built for stage and studio use alike, the E2.5BOP offers professional-level performance with premium hardware and reliable tuning stability.

Specs:

• Type: 5-String Electric Bass
• Model: E2.5BOP (Black Open Pore)
• Series: Solar Type E Bass
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Body Material: Alder
• Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
• Neck Construction: Set-Thru
• Neck Profile: C Shape
• Fingerboard Material: Stained Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm (15.75")
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Nickel, Super Jumbo
• Nut Material: PPS
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Pickups: 2 × High-Output Ceramic Passive Humbuckers
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone
• Bridge: Fixed High-Mass Bass Bridge
• Tuners: Solar 17:1 Bass Tuners
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strings: Blacksmith Nano Carbon Coated (.040–.130)
• Tuning: B-E-A-D-G
• Finish: Black Open Pore (BOP)
• Side Markers: White Dots
• Inlay: Solar Pearloid Logo at 12th Fret
• Included: Gig Bag and Truss Rod Tool

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thatguymonzy

Amazing

I've always loved Explorer style guitars so this was a no trainer, plays so smooth and a nice chunky sounding tone when added with a pedal

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