MY SOLAR GUITAR WAS NOT WELL...

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  • Опубликовано: 6 мар 2023
  • Finally got my Solar guitar back. People have been asking, and well... here's what happened. Fortunately all is well with it now and I can't thank my guitar tech over at Motor City Guitar enough for taking on this project, especially doing it as a favor. Wow!!! Now that the guitar is back and better than ever, it can go back to business. Thanks again to everyone over at Motor City, and to all of you guys here on the channel for your amazing continued support. Thank you all!!!
    Unboxing video of this guitar:
    • A VERY Emotional Unbox...
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  • @MotorCityGuitar
    @MotorCityGuitar Год назад +610

    Thank you Kevin, we're really glad Scott was able to dial in your Solar and help make it the monster it was built to be for you! You and Ola are both huge assets to the metal guitar community, you guys give us all a ton of inspiration, honest info and awesome free entertainment, glad to be able to help give something back to you! 🤘

    • @Schatje79
      @Schatje79 Год назад +12

      Shops like yours are what make musicians so happy and relieved knowing that it's not the end of the world when things go wrong (really wrong at times) with our gear. Honest, quality work would be enough but when folks like you and yours go above and beyond for people....there's no feeling quite like it. Took me yeaaaars to find a mechanic for my car that I feel comfortable coming back to for the rest of my life and finally found a shop of the same quality for my guitars. It takes so much stress off knowing "I got a guy/gal" who can handle these situations.

    • @simonbelmont0993
      @simonbelmont0993 Год назад +7

      Massive props to you guys for being so cool to Kevin. As I'm sure you know, he's one of the most humble, horn-throwing gym bros out there. If I lived in your area you would absolutely get my business. Cheers!

    • @wormfost5578
      @wormfost5578 Год назад

      That’s really rad of you guys to do. Warms my black heart! 🤘

    • @MrDrop442
      @MrDrop442 Год назад +4

      Gonna have to check you guys out didn't even know about your shop and you guys aren't far at all from me I'm located in Mt Clemens.

    • @coconutfleetsleeper5717
      @coconutfleetsleeper5717 Год назад

      ♡♡♡

  • @Tomekkplk
    @Tomekkplk Год назад +360

    We need more dudes in the guitar community like this guy

  • @bimscutney1242
    @bimscutney1242 Год назад +151

    I really like your perspective on the problems with the guitar. You decided it was your problem to fix and didn’t throw Ola under the bus. Says a lot about you.

    • @BasedHyperborean
      @BasedHyperborean Год назад +36

      BUT ALSO: I'm definitely not gonna buy anything made by Solar now, based on this review. This is like a $2,000 guitar. This many issues is just inexcusable. It's cool that Ola gave it to him for free, but none of the rest of us are getting that deal lol. Unless Solar guitars pop up in stores and I can extensively play them beforehand, I won't be buying one. This is wild.

    • @iLLuzion1st
      @iLLuzion1st Год назад +10

      @@BasedHyperborean for real, he just came out with the X type and im straight drooling over it but no way could i spend that money without knowing for sure. I cant imagine resale value is good on a guitar that has a cracked fretboard and logo peel and sprouting fret ends and warped necks.

    • @aniquinstark4347
      @aniquinstark4347 Год назад +6

      ​@@BasedHyperboreanOn the other hand I do appreciate that Solar sent him a random guitar instead of hand picking a perfect one. I'm a lot more likely to believe this was a random fluke than when companies like Donner send guitars for review that are always perfect despite being $200 or less.

    • @InfiniteDesign91
      @InfiniteDesign91 Год назад +2

      Solar is sold under Thomann in europe. You can send back the guitar and get a new one. However, I wouldn't buy solar either. I don't want that hassle.

    • @BecomingProductions
      @BecomingProductions Год назад +5

      By making this video thats exactly what he did. Its well known Solar had quality issues during lockdown which I believe they have addressed since. This video is released just now about a guitar issued during that time, also a guitar that was given free as a gift. If you dont think thats throwing Ola under the bus I dont know what is.

  • @BaronVonDuvel
    @BaronVonDuvel Год назад +25

    Ola should invite you for the "coffee with Ola" he started! Two down to earth dudes with sick skills and tones! 🤘

  • @The_Excellence_Channel
    @The_Excellence_Channel Год назад +48

    Scott's attention to detail and labor transparency is worth every penny. I had a similar fret level issue on an fairly new LTD arctic metal I was having trouble setting up and he spent a ton of time getting that guitar perfect. The wait was absolutely worth it. His fretwork is impeccable. Motor City Guitar is awesome and can't recommend them enough.

    • @wisteriahill7584
      @wisteriahill7584 Год назад +3

      My fairly new LTD 7 string had horrific fretwork and needed a level and crown right out of the box. Really disappointing to be honest. Cool guitar but the qc was not good.

    • @Tzalmavet
      @Tzalmavet Год назад +1

      @chris_buck202 Claim these nuts.

  • @edtlonsway
    @edtlonsway Год назад +10

    I'd offer Ola would want to know how the guitar is not meeting expectation. At this point he's a businessman and wants to ensure his instruments are not failing. Asking for a new one may not be the right move but if it was my company I would want to know. Love you gave props to your local store and Tech; very cool. Hope it works for years to come!

  • @aidandix7296
    @aidandix7296 Год назад +38

    Honestly your channel feels like one if the most honest channels in the entire online community and you seem like a genuinely awesome guy so keep it up! I always love seeing your videos on my feed and I'll watch as many as I can

    • @j_c_93
      @j_c_93 Год назад +2

      I'm sick of most other guitar channels at this point. Every video feels like a commercial on the other ones.

    • @aidandix7296
      @aidandix7296 Год назад +1

      @@j_c_93 yeah and the only time they aren't an ad they're in some sort of drama, which just gets soo tiring

  • @TheMirrorify
    @TheMirrorify Год назад +13

    You're a really honest likeable dude. I enjoy this channel a lot.

  • @akasgsvirgil9503
    @akasgsvirgil9503 Год назад

    Three class moves made for a great story and a great outcome! Much respect to the luthier at Motor City Guitar.

  • @Flippinloon
    @Flippinloon Год назад +7

    You are the most humble dude I watch on RUclips so down to earth and honest it’s so refreshing ❤

  • @captainchaos8701
    @captainchaos8701 Год назад +19

    You seem like a stand up dude. Way to give props to all those who helped, and focused on the positives!

  • @hsojfarren8830
    @hsojfarren8830 Год назад +9

    You mean a lot to us, Kevin! Thank you!

  • @JayLee-od8ob
    @JayLee-od8ob Год назад +15

    Kev: I'm going to riff out a bit and show you what this thing sounds like. Comes in absolutely crushing. That was so heavy my eyes are bleeding.

  • @luigizanellato2959
    @luigizanellato2959 Год назад

    That's awesome man! It's cool to know there are people out there that appreciate what others do. Badass riffage too!

  • @corycourtney8923
    @corycourtney8923 Год назад +4

    Just wanted to say I'm really impressed with how far the production on your tracks has come since the early days. The playing has always been there, but it's so awesome to hear it with a great mix and tone. Glad everything worked out with the guitar too.

  • @Nightbreed82
    @Nightbreed82 Год назад +2

    That's an incredible story, so glad it worked out for you. And that jam at the end is absolutely crushing....so sick! RESPECT \m/

  • @brubakersflatcakes9755
    @brubakersflatcakes9755 Год назад

    There's good people out there. Love your channel, Kevin. Cheers.

  • @bradymaclean8685
    @bradymaclean8685 Год назад +1

    You're a legend, Kev. Your passion for guitars and metal is always inspiring

  • @dumpsterfireaf
    @dumpsterfireaf Год назад

    Glad to see you enjoying to play it. Great people left in this world still.

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist Год назад +3

    Wow, what a story! Nice to know there's still nice honest folks in the world like you guys! This is one wicked guitar! Looks so freakin sinister! Love the suffocation shirt!!!! Rock on 🤘 Kevin!!!

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 Год назад

    Happy to see it back on the channel!

  • @DadofSludgyDoom
    @DadofSludgyDoom Год назад

    You deserve it dude! Keep it up! Your energy is infectious!!!!🤘🏻

  • @SnipySnob
    @SnipySnob Год назад +1

    Love that after a decade of watching you, your level of gratitude and humility has only grown deeper. Really nice of Scott and the guys at MCG to take care of you. Always paying it forward baby! \m/

  • @PaddyBoyBKLYN
    @PaddyBoyBKLYN Год назад +2

    Thats soo awesome how everything worked out for you.
    God bless ya bro

  • @C-Ro
    @C-Ro Год назад +5

    A mountain of a man, brutal guitar playing, but so humble, grateful and down to earth. Great to see something like that still today. Keep it up!
    Fun fact: Just yesterday I saw a video of Ola telling me that he sent you this guitar.

  • @kevinkerekes
    @kevinkerekes Год назад +1

    So happy for you that you got that guitar into perfect shape. Keep on killin it man!

  • @BozKiller
    @BozKiller Год назад

    huuuh, that's great riffing there! love that kickass and massive sound!

  • @szymiblue
    @szymiblue Год назад

    Loved the demo, Kevin! Crushing sound \m/

  • @Thesongstaysthesame
    @Thesongstaysthesame Год назад +3

    The online community needs more guys like Kev!
    Solid dude.
    Literally.

  • @mikefrombloodofthewolf7076
    @mikefrombloodofthewolf7076 Год назад +1

    Great video. I was curious about this guitar. I'm glad you did this. Crushing riffs as always!!! We need a full-length!!!

  • @diarrhea_splatter
    @diarrhea_splatter Год назад +1

    I'm glad to see that good is following good. You have a special guitar dude

  • @ThrillHouse666
    @ThrillHouse666 Год назад +1

    This man only plays the heaviest of metals! Good shit man! I'm glad they were able to hook you up with the great service!! Killer tracks at the end to!!

  • @The_Cadaver
    @The_Cadaver Год назад

    Hell yeah. Glad you got your axe rippin' proper. Killer intonation!!!!!

  • @justgivenofox9543
    @justgivenofox9543 Год назад +3

    Kevin, I’m so glad Ola and your luthier were able to help you out with your guitar. People doing favors for others, and then those others sharing their experiences, really makes me strive to take care of the people around me. Take care of people and they’ll take care of you. Amazing playing at the end brother, glad you love the guitar for what it’s supposed to be

  • @sharronhumphries6727
    @sharronhumphries6727 Год назад +1

    Absolutely sick riffs brother !!!.

  • @ironsave3201
    @ironsave3201 11 месяцев назад

    You seem like a cool and definitely genuine dude. Thanks for your content. 🤘🏻

  • @davidcampbellii6342
    @davidcampbellii6342 Год назад

    Keep up the great work Kevin, really enjoy your content!🤘💪

  • @grantlazenby8192
    @grantlazenby8192 Год назад

    Awesome stuff Kevin, happy that you got this guitar sorted out. Greeting from South Africa! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @jimmaybe34
    @jimmaybe34 Год назад +1

    Sounds bloody awesome man!!!

  • @rickbrunet2559
    @rickbrunet2559 Год назад

    Awesome story kevin. That's awesome how the dude took care of it for you!

  • @jeffreybonaventure6981
    @jeffreybonaventure6981 Год назад +1

    I’m glad you were able to get that guitar in tip top shape and write some brutal ass riffs on it. It’s nice to read through the comments and see nothing but positivity and support. Keep up the brutal riffage!!

  • @blackblurable
    @blackblurable Год назад

    Oh shit I found you on RUclips too. I’m glad you’re guitar got fixed or patched up. It’s hard finding a place where you honestly take a breath. Knowing you left it in good hands and will eventually return to yours better and ready to go. Props to your guitar buddy and for making content.

  • @PanamaJack666
    @PanamaJack666 Год назад +1

    Kevin deserves all the success he's had and more! Totally humble and incredibly talented!

  • @kcrich1310
    @kcrich1310 Год назад

    Those were some badass riffs. You Practically have a badass song there........

  • @ricardobunge2757
    @ricardobunge2757 Год назад

    Thanks for the shreds big guy!

  • @damienhelmold6978
    @damienhelmold6978 Год назад

    I remember when you got this thing. Dope that it's all fixed up now. You inspire me so much to keep going. Thank you Kevin.

  • @bloodthrone1
    @bloodthrone1 Год назад

    Glad you got your guitar fixed & great playing as always 🤘

  • @clamdigr
    @clamdigr Год назад +1

    I'm glad Scott got you squared away Keven, I hear nothing but great things about his work. I have a '91 Jackson Dinky that I'd like him to rejuvenate one of these days. We're very lucky to have a place like Motor City Guitar near by.

  • @jplamarre
    @jplamarre Год назад +1

    I have the exact same guitar and had issues that made it unplayable as well (particularly not being able to tune the 7th string). I finally resolved all them and must say I love this guitar so much. It has so much features and is so comfortable. I hope you enjoy it as well!

  • @darkshinobi07
    @darkshinobi07 Год назад

    Dude that riff was badass awesome to see that guitar is fixed and ready to shred keep rocking bro 😎

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja Год назад +4

    Having a good luthier is an invaluable asset.

  • @bizzski
    @bizzski Год назад

    Love Motor City Guitar. That place is awesome.

  • @LicksoftheLegend
    @LicksoftheLegend Год назад +23

    The comments on this video giving credit to Scott and talking about how the guitar community needs more guys like Kevin gives me hope for the guitar community.

  • @jefferybradford5936
    @jefferybradford5936 Год назад +3

    Marty and the crew at Motor City are the best guys around hands down. Marty is always willing to just talk bands and even show off his blues and rock knowledge is asked how to do something. I stop in every chance I get. Now that I live in Florida I go when I’m in town to see family

    • @GuitarGuy4647
      @GuitarGuy4647 Год назад

      Same - I live in FL now but I’m from the area originally. I’ll definitely check these guys out next time I visit.

  • @Vegokuxoxo
    @Vegokuxoxo Год назад

    You're an absolute gem, mate!

  • @SATANdy
    @SATANdy Год назад +1

    As someone from the midwest, I appreciate how humble and positive you are.

  • @MyWeedgrower
    @MyWeedgrower Год назад

    dude that was some amazing playing

  • @nikposada0824
    @nikposada0824 Год назад +2

    Dude I think its your badass cool personality and the overall positive individual that you are is what makes these special moments happen to you, like the gift from Ola, and this guy giving you a free TLC, etc. You deserve all that shit bro you really do. Looking forward for more heavy shit, gym and guitar dont matter💪😈🤘

  • @scottdahlberg4890
    @scottdahlberg4890 Год назад

    We all love you Kevin, like a brother. Just keep digging your pick into the strings and keep jamming. I would have done the same for you if I worked on it. It is the reason I work on all my equipment. The small town I live in has only one music store and it is dying. Thye barley have half their lights on inside. Back in 1993 they were always busy, then the internet came and guitar center and etc.... Changed it all for local Mom & Pop shops.

  • @matk4731
    @matk4731 Год назад

    That is Awesome! Sounds great. 🤘🏼🤘🏼Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

  • @j.boogie1646
    @j.boogie1646 Год назад

    Motor city guitar Rocks . Scott their amp guy saved my 1969 amp v-4 , awesome place and awesome people ... Great info on the solar also ...🤘

  • @IShredESP
    @IShredESP Год назад +2

    I’m a big fan of Ola and I like Solar Guitars but man… their 2020 models had horrible QC issues. I had a 2020 S1.6 and it had so many problems I had to sell it. The fretboard was cracked from the 5 to the 13 fret. The frets were starting to sprout. The Solor logo on the headstock was peeling off and other issues. Hopefully I’ll get a new one some day but for now I will wait for them to improve.

  • @Corey_42
    @Corey_42 Год назад

    I work in Wixom and have been wanting very much to stop in at Motor City Guitar ; so much to see there . Thanks Kevin for reminding me. My visit will come soon I'm sure.
    I live west and just don't have the time or energy unfortunately.
    Holy crap awesome playing
    cheers
    corey

  • @Kevin.Kelly.
    @Kevin.Kelly. Год назад +1

    Sounds great dude. He did a good job

  • @tomijaroli8781
    @tomijaroli8781 Год назад

    That’s some sick nasty riffage man! I’m
    Happy for you to have it back set up properly!

  • @Psypher169
    @Psypher169 Год назад +1

    You’re one lucky guy!! First Ola gives you this AWESOME gift, then the Luthier give you the assist on taking care of your Axe. Just wow!
    I wish I could get as lucky hahaha
    I have 2 out of commission guitars due to lack of funds that mean so much to me that I still have them around even though I can’t play them anymore

  • @MelodyMaker218
    @MelodyMaker218 Год назад

    Thanks for the honest review.

  • @MikeSoutham
    @MikeSoutham Год назад

    great video. great resolution. It's a killer looking guitar.

  • @deadgoon7460
    @deadgoon7460 Год назад

    Very cool riffs bro!

  • @mudhead6101
    @mudhead6101 Год назад

    Scott from Motor City set up a Tele I recently bought. You are right - he is a wizard. It play so amazingly now. I will always go to Scott and Motor City for everything I need.

  • @jakeshuster6783
    @jakeshuster6783 Год назад

    another great vid thanks for the info!

  • @DSOFJ
    @DSOFJ Год назад

    Riffs killer ! Awesome !!

  • @ShaneHerald
    @ShaneHerald Год назад

    DAMN THAT ROCKS ....AWESOME PLAYING MAN !!!!!!!!!

  • @amazingthingsfromaroundthe2057

    Those riff's at the end are bad ass! Hell yeah!

  • @ChernobylAudio666
    @ChernobylAudio666 Год назад +1

    You deserve it chief - glad the guitar was fixed up and it's a monster in your hands. Cheers! \m/

  • @METALDEMON502
    @METALDEMON502 Год назад

    I'm really diggin that Rhoads in the background. \m/

  • @dimesciple1652
    @dimesciple1652 Год назад

    I like it when good things happen for good people. 🤘

  • @BadWallaby
    @BadWallaby Год назад +2

    Kevin is a fucking RUclips guitar OG in the truest sense. So glad to see you still pursuing your passion dude!

  • @Vannoxhxc
    @Vannoxhxc Год назад

    that jam at the end was incredible

  • @BagelMachine
    @BagelMachine Год назад +1

    Making the things that are given to you better is honorable

  • @nicolasbeaudry6158
    @nicolasbeaudry6158 Год назад

    Seen the first video and you Rock bro keep playing💯💯

  • @patrikzarkovic289
    @patrikzarkovic289 Год назад +6

    One of the hardest channels on RUclips.

  • @BraveClam
    @BraveClam Год назад

    You're such a genuine guy Kevin, so refreshing in the community! Keep shredding dude!
    PS can you do a cover of ANY Necrophagist song for us, the community?!

  • @reyhemj6668
    @reyhemj6668 Год назад +1

    Dude we love you

  • @shanewright9735
    @shanewright9735 Год назад

    I'm new to the channel, but you're a solid dude, and just got a subscriber out of me. Love the Suffocation shirt too. Keep it up man!

  • @jeffarab4947
    @jeffarab4947 Год назад

    Beautiful man that is nice they fix that issue and all other issues it's a Beautiful axe man love that guitar

  • @Bombdawgy
    @Bombdawgy Год назад

    Fuggin Stellar Bro, Riff was lit.

  • @DamianSieradzki
    @DamianSieradzki Год назад

    Sounds brutal!!!

  • @gregmccourt4730
    @gregmccourt4730 Год назад

    Love the Suffocation T

  • @AzulYoshi
    @AzulYoshi Год назад

    Damn that sounds brutal, some great riffs in that

  • @keithamesj2147
    @keithamesj2147 Год назад

    Hey that's cool man , I haven't seen much of you on RUclips since you unboxed that guitar 🎸

  • @gtrgod785
    @gtrgod785 Год назад

    You Shred.....liked the Breaking Glass Solo also!

  • @mainelyretro
    @mainelyretro Год назад +1

    It’s great to see someone who is into Death Metal get a good following. Keep shredding. Guitar sounds great.

  • @jtrussell2179
    @jtrussell2179 Год назад

    Motor City Marty is a great dude. Been buying gear from him since the 90’s when he was in the LITTLE plaza in Waterford.

  • @SFloyd794
    @SFloyd794 4 месяца назад

    Sounds great.

  • @sandybrisbane4167
    @sandybrisbane4167 Год назад

    Super cool guitar Man, So lucky

  • @riverdragonmarineservice441
    @riverdragonmarineservice441 Год назад

    I haven't been down to see Scott and Marty in a few years, I need to swing down there soon.

  • @_drewplays
    @_drewplays Год назад

    Everytime I watch one of your vidoes it has the most heartfelt shit. you're the best

  • @Cyberchase
    @Cyberchase Год назад

    Shoot, I had no idea you went to motor city guitar!! they always do great work. Its less than 10 minutes from my house so I am there pretty often. I'm glad you got those issues fixed.

  • @blazesmith8111
    @blazesmith8111 Год назад

    Man I was just at motor city guitar last weekend for the first time.awesome