Solar Guitars S by Solar XB4.6C CBM

Solar Guitars S by Solar XB4.6C CBM review

The Solar Guitars S by Solar XB4.6C CBM is an electric guitar with an X-style body, a bolt-on maple neck, and two ceramic humbucking pickups. Its listed price is 329, and the supplied specifications include a gig bag. The model number is 654790. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based only on the stated construction and hardware, not on owner feedback or hands-on testing.

The body is mahogany, finished in Carbon Black Matte with black hardware. There is no separate top. The angular X-style outline is a defining part of the instrument's design, but the specification sheet does not give body dimensions or weight. Those details matter to players comparing balance and comfort, and cannot be confirmed here. The matte black finish and hardware make for a consistently dark appearance, though the available information does not describe the finish's durability or feel.

Neck, scale, and fretboard

The maple neck is attached with a bolt-on joint and has a C-shaped profile. The fretboard is rosewood, with small dot inlays and 22 standard nickel frets. Nut width is 43 mm, or 1.69 inches, and the plastic nut is identified in the supplied specifications. These measurements give a useful outline of the neck, but they do not establish how it will feel in the hand. Neck thickness, fretboard radius, and fret dimensions are not provided.

Scale length is listed as 629 mm, also given as 24.75 inches. That is a shorter scale than a 25.5-inch guitar, while still using a familiar full-size electric-guitar format. Scale length affects string tension when other setup factors are equal, but the final feel also depends on string gauge, tuning, and setup. The included string set is.009 to.046. The manufacturer's supplied information does not state the factory tuning or setup measurements.

Pickups and controls

The XB4.6C CBM has two Custom High Output Ceramic Humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge. They are passive pickups, since active pickups are specifically listed as absent. The control layout is simple: one volume control and a three-way toggle switch. The switch allows selection among the neck pickup, bridge pickup, and their combined position. There is no tone control listed, so the supplied specifications point to a more limited onboard control set than guitars with separate tone adjustments.

Pickup construction and output descriptions are not a substitute for recorded comparisons. The ceramic magnets and high-output designation describe the pickup type, but they do not establish a particular sound, noise level, or suitability for a specific amplifier or musical style. No pickup resistance, wiring diagram, or coil-splitting function is listed. Buyers who need those details should confirm them with the seller before ordering.

Bridge and included equipment

String routing runs through the body, and the bridge is a Tune-O-Matic design. There is no tremolo. Taken together, the listed hardware describes a fixed-bridge layout rather than a movable vibrato system. The guitar also has sealed machine heads and black hardware. The information provided does not identify the machine-head ratio or specify an adjustment range for the bridge, so those details should not be assumed.

A gig bag is included, while a hard case is not. The supplied listing identifies one piece per sales unit. It does not describe the bag's padding, pockets, or level of protection, making it sensible to check those points if the instrument will travel frequently. The guitar's black finish and matching hardware are confirmed, but no other finish options are specified in the available data.

Who should consider it

The specifications make this a straightforward option to compare for players seeking an X-style guitar with a mahogany body, a 24.75-inch scale, passive humbuckers, and a fixed bridge. Its single volume control and three-way pickup selector keep the listed electronics uncomplicated. The bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, and included gig bag round out the stated package.

There are limits to what can be concluded from the listing. It does not provide weight, neck measurements beyond profile and nut width, fretboard radius, pickup electrical data, or a detailed setup. There are also no customer reviews to draw on. At a listed price of 329, the XB4.6C CBM can be judged on its confirmed materials and features, but questions about playability, sound, and long-term reliability require a direct inspection or additional verified information.