Solar V1.7 FBB

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This Type V1.7 seven-string guitar will set you apart from everyone else. With its distinctive, stealth looks and feature set, this guitar is a precise, professional instrument suitable for both stage and studio work. This guitar features the Evertune® constant-tension bridge—a reliable, fully-mechanical system that keeps the guitar in tune under any circumstances. It also features Duncan Solar pickups that provide a full spectrum of tonal options, from organic clean to heavily overdriven, all with fluid sustain and maximum clarity. The Type V1.7 features a set-thru neck/body joint design with 25.5” scale, mahogany body with a flame maple veneer top, a fast, thin, comfortable maple neck, an ebony fingerboard with 24 super-jumbo stainless steel frets and Luminlay ‘glow in the dark’ side dots for stage use. Loaded with Solar 18:1 locking tuners, graphite nut, 3-way toggle pickup switching with push-pull and full access neck. Available in flame trans black burst matte finish, it also includes a Solar Type V deluxe gig bag.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Solar V1.7 FBB.

Features and functionality

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The Evertune bridge on the Solar V1.7 FBB ensures consistent tuning stability, which is highly valued by busy owners who need a guitar ready to play immediately.
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Evertune bridge zones are crucial for stability; strings should ideally be set close to the bend stop in zone 2 for optimal performance.
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Some owners find the neck on the Damien 7 to be too thick, whereas the Solar neck is generally regarded as more comfortable for fast playing.
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Value and pricing

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A user acquired a mint used 8-string Solar with Evertune and stainless steel frets for under $1000, highlighting the brand's value for features offered.
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Use cases and applications

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Daily players appreciate the Solar V1.7 FBB for its reliability, particularly for those with limited practice time, indicating its practicality for consistent use.
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Users experience pitch drift in the 7th string, with deviations from 5-15 cents, attributed to friction in the mechanical system of the Evertune bridge.
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Setup and maintenance

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Saddle modules on the Solar V1.7 FBB are interchangeable and come in different tension types: standard (chrome), low (yellow), and high (red).
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Issues with tuning stability on the B string may improve by switching to smaller gauge strings, such as moving from a 0.62 to a 0.52.
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Tuning issues may be alleviated by stretching strings in zone 3 of the Evertune bridge, then resetting to zone 2 for enhanced stability.
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