Best Burl Top Solar Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Burl top Solar electric guitars. It's an expensive wood that features truly unique patterns and it's becoming really popular for creating colorful and attractive guitar tops.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Solar S1.6APB

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Solar S1.6APB
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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 74
Value for money 72
Overall Score 77

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Hard (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (20 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (17 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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  • 1 Prices - New from €1,299 >
  • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar S1.6APB
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Solar S1.7LB

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Playability 77
Sound 79
Build quality 73
Value for money 71
Overall Score 76

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar Burl Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
  • See all specs and compare >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar S1.7LB
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    3. Solar S1.6PB-27 Baritone

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    Solar S1.6PB-27 Baritone
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    Playability 77
    Sound 79
    Build quality 71
    Value for money 76
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
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    • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar Burl Veneer top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Evertune F-Type bridge
    • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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    • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar Burl Veneer top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Evertune F-Type bridge
    • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Solar S1.6PB-27 Baritone
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      4. Solar S1.7PB

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      Solar S1.7PB
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      Playability 77
      Sound 79
      Build quality 73
      Value for money 71
      Overall Score 76

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
      • Weight: Heavy (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
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      • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl Veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Evertune F-Type bridge
      • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar Burl Veneer top
      • Mahogany body
      • Maple neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Evertune F-Type bridge
      • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
      • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
      • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Solar S1.7PB
      • Stainless Steel Frets
      • Locking Tuners
      • Expensive Wood
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
      • Luminescent Inlay
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Tremolo
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        5. Solar S1.6PB

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        Solar S1.6PB
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        Playability 77
        Sound 79
        Build quality 71
        Value for money 76
        Overall Score 76

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
        • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
        Own it? Share your opinion
        FIND IT ON:
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        • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar Burl Veneer top
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Evertune F-Type bridge
        • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
        • See all specs and compare >
        Show all Specs
        • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar Burl Veneer top
        • Mahogany body
        • Maple neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Evertune F-Type bridge
        • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
        • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
        • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
        • See all specs and compare >
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Solar S1.6PB
        • Stainless Steel Frets
        • Locking Tuners
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
        • Luminescent Inlay
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Solar S1.6BLB

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          Solar S1.6BLB
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          Playability 77
          Sound 79
          Build quality 71
          Value for money 76
          Overall Score 76

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
          Own it? Share your opinion
          FIND IT ON:
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          • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar Burl Veneer top
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Evertune F-Type bridge
          • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Show all Specs
          • From Solar's 2020 Type S series
          • Made in Indonesia
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar Burl Veneer top
          • Mahogany body
          • Maple neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Evertune F-Type bridge
          • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
          • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
          • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Solar S1.6BLB
          • Stainless Steel Frets
          • Locking Tuners
          • Expensive Wood
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Neck-Through Build
          • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
          • Luminescent Inlay
          • Made in Indonesia
          • No High-Quality Nut
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Tremolo
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            7. Solar S1.6PP

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            Solar S1.6PP
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            Playability 77
            Sound 79
            Build quality 71
            Value for money 76
            Overall Score 76

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
            • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
            Own it? Share your opinion
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            • 1 Prices - New from €1,299 >
            • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Evertune F-Type bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Show all Specs
            • 1 Prices - New from €1,299 >
            • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Evertune F-Type bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Solar S1.6PP
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
            • Luminescent Inlay
            • Made in Indonesia
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            8. Solar S1.6HLB

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            Solar S1.6HLB
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            Playability 78
            Sound 76
            Build quality 74
            Value for money 76
            Overall Score 76

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (9 votes)
            • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (9 votes)
            Own it? Share your opinion
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            • 1 Prices - New from €1,099 >
            • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Hipshot Fixed Bridge bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Show all Specs
            • 1 Prices - New from €1,099 >
            • From Solar's 2019 Type S series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 13.78" Fretboard Radius
            • Poplar Burl Veneer top
            • Mahogany body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
            • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
            • 5-way Switch
            • Hipshot Fixed Bridge bridge
            • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
            • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
            • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Solar S1.6HLB
            • Stainless Steel Frets
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Luminescent Inlay
            • Made in Indonesia
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Tremolo
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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