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Solar basses

Solar basses — video still
Video still: Solar Guitars
MakerSolar Guitars
OriginSweden
Typebass
PriceUSD 899.00 (2026-09)
Maker founded2017
Statuscurrent

Solar's bass range covers four and five-string instruments made to the same value-focused brief as the brand's guitars.

Watch

YouTube video Solar Guitars · 2020-10 — Solar's launch clip for the AB2.4 BOP and AB2.5 basses.

Why it matters

Solar's model is to sell largely through its own store, which is how the basses undercut comparable instruments from the established Japanese and American brands. The Type AB design follows the angular shape of the guitar range, so a matched guitar and bass can be ordered. The range splits into the S by Solar budget tier and the Solar-branded AB1 and AB2 models above it.

Note

The Solar bass line.

Specifications

  • Scale length: 863.6 mm (34 in)
  • Neck shape: C

Before you buy

  • The S by Solar and Solar badges are different price tiers
  • Four and five-string versions differ in neck width and weight
  • Check scale length, as the range includes baritone models

Other opinions

One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.

  • YouTube video LowEndLobster · 2020-11 · 24,024 views

    “Today we're reviewing the Solar AB2.4BOP four string bass from Solar Guitars.”

    An AB2.4BOP played through a full rig with a focus on its metal-ready tone.

  • YouTube video Chris Tompkins · 2020-12 · 9,472 views

    “Quick demo of the Solar AB2.4BOP, 4 string bass guitar, in open pore matte black finish.”

    A Solar AB2.4BOP played in a mix to show what the budget bass delivers.

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