Guide to Soloking Guitars & Basses

Looking for a high-performance guitar without breaking the bank? If you're a shredder, a jazz fusion enthusiast, or a guitarist seeking pristine playability on a budget, Soloking guitars tick all the boxes. Want to know more? Read on...

Who are Soloking guitars?

Soloking is an up-and-coming guitar maker who build high-performance instruments for modern players. Founded in 2015, their goal is to simply offer better sound, feel, and aesthetics to guitarists on a budget. In their own words, that means 'custom shop quality with affordable prices'.

 

A bold statement, right? Naturally, we couldn't resist. We're proud to be Soloking's exclusive European retailer, stocking a selection of beautiful Andertons-spec instruments. That means Roasted Maple necks, Wilkinson hardware, contoured bodies, Alan Entwistle pickups, and more - well below the £500 mark. Let's take a closer look at the range.

Soloking MS-1

The MS-1 is Soloking's modern take on the S-style double-cut guitar, putting great-feeling playability and sonic versatility first. Enjoy ergonomic body contours, a carved neck heel joint for supreme upper-fret access, and do-it-all pickups that are great for plenty of styles. And let's be honest, it looks the part too. The MS-1 has two versions:

 

  • The MS-1 Classic featuring a humbucker with coil tap and two singlecoil pickups
  • The MS-1 Custom featuring dual humbuckers with coil tap
  • The MS-1 Artisan combines classic looks with stunning binding, H/S/S pickups, and a Roasted Flamed Maple neck

Soloking MT-1

The MT-1 is a T-style single-cut guitar supercharged with Soloking's contemporary style. The MT-1 perfectly balances modern precision with a touch of old-school mojo, matching the powerful sound of coil-tappable Alan Entwistle humbuckers with a timeless body shape and accessible satin neck. Shred, riff, and groove to your heart's content.

 

  • The MT-1 Custom combines an intense carved Flamed Maple top with a 2-point trem and H/H pickups
  • The MT-1 Modern provides the same H/H config & hardware, instead decorated with striking flat finishes
  • The MT-1 Deluxe HT is an all-out riff machine with hotter pickups and a sturdy hardtail design
  • The MT-1 Artisan opts for a classic T-style config with a Roasted Flamed Maple neck

Soloking S Series

Soloking's line-up also features some striking offset models. If you're looking for something a little different, these alternative shapes are simultaneously ergonomic and packed with attitude, boasting the same high-level construction & specs as the rest of their range. Here's a breakdown of the S Series models:

 

  • The SJT200 boasts chunky tones courtesy of dual Neodymium humbuckers & ultra-comfy curves
  • The S408 takes the curves to another level, plus a punchy H/S pickup config and an all-Rosewood neck

Soloking MJ-1

The MJ-1 is a modern bass guitar that fuses the high-performance elements of their electric guitar line-up with classic bass designs of decades past. The result? A punchy bassline machine that's overflowing with attitude, with fat-sounding custom-wound humbuckers and a curvy design that begs to be played.

Soloking FAQs

What styles are Soloking guitars built for?

All of Soloking's guitars deliver a powerful sound that's great for rock, metal, and shred thanks to their humbucking pickups.

 

But it doesn't end there. Soloking guitars are primed for funk, jazz, fusion, and pop thanks to built-in coil taps, letting you mimic snappy-sounding singlecoil pickups. If you are looking for even more tonal choice, the Soloking MS-1 Artisan HSS Electric Guitar has you covered.

 

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What specs do Soloking guitars have?

It's not often that you see features and specifications like this on guitars at this price point. Here's a summary of what you can expected:

 

  • Roasted Maple necks: beautifully-treated wood that's bright yet warm in its response, with a satin finish and 'D' profile that simply feels great.
  • Contoured bodies: the MS-1's curves feel just right, whether you're at home or on stage - you won't want to put it down.
  • Flamed Maple veneer tops: stunning hand-picked tops often reserved for instruments 3 x the price!
  • Alan Entwistle pickups: rich, responsive, dynamic sound courtesy of one of the UK's most established luthiers.
  • Wilkinson locking tuners: forget tuning problems and restring in minutes.
  • Wilkinson 2-point tremolos: get expressive or unleash true pitch-bend carnage!

What are Alan Entwistle pickups?

Alan Entwistle has been an innovator in guitar electronics for decades, working with the likes of Tanglewood, Hohner, and Jansen Guitars. He now lends his expertise to Soloking, which feature a mixture of his Dark Star Coil Split Neodymium humbuckers and XS62N Neodymium Singlecoils.

Are Soloking guitars good for beginners?

If you're a beginner looking for something that feels premium, Soloking guitars are perfect. Their unbelievable playability and versatile sound also make them highly-proficient instruments for professionals looking to expand their arsenal.

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