Bottom line? This guitar is an absolute blast. Vintage feel, modern build quality, and personality for days. If you’re into guitars that make you want to keep playing long after you should’ve stopped… this one’s calling your name.

The Frank Brothers Sonar is one of those rare guitars that balances brains and brawn - smart in design, yet raw and fun in all the right ways. Its adaptable platform thrives with a variety of pickup and hardware configurations, but in this lightly relic’d Aged Fiesta Red over White version, it’s all about stripped-down tone and pure playing joy.

There’s an undeniable Melody Maker / LP Junior vibe here - minimalist, vibey, and just a blast to pick up and play. The short ashtray bridge with brass saddles, paired with two FBGC "V.O." P90s and a straightforward three-switch / volume / tone layout, keeps things honest and immediate. Nothing fussy - just gorgeously built and ready to rip.

But this Sonar is more than just a looker. The Slim C neck (.82"–.90"), 9.5" radius, and 25.5" scale make for an incredibly comfortable playing experience - effortless, familiar, and hard to put down. Whether you’re noodling on the couch or pushing some air on stage, it responds with a feel that’s expressive and alive, never clinical or overbuilt.

Plugged into a Park P18C, the “V.O.” P90s shine. Clean tones have a snappy, articulate edge - think Tele chime and sparkle with an LP Junior's thick and punchy midrange. Hit it with overdrive, and the Sonar opens up with a raw, gritty voice that’s as dynamic as it is fun.