Fano GF6 Alt de Facto Lollar Mini HB’s & Descendant Vibrato – 3-Tone Sunburst

Information

Brand New w/ Warranty. We are an authorized Fano Dealer.

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The Alt de Facto series is Fano’s top-of-the-line custom series. These are handbuilt in the USA by one luthier from start to finish so that every instrument tells a unique and cohesive story. Nitrocellulose lacquer body and neck of course. If this isn’t exactly the guitar you are looking for, let us know what you want and we’ll get you the best price on your custom build.

What Does Ivey Think?

If you're looking for a guitar that sets itself apart from the rest of your quiver, look no further. This Fano GF6 with maple fretboard, Lollar mini humbucker pickups and Descendant vibrato is a combination of specs not commonly found together (although it should be). It's a really special guitar that provides a multitude of great sounds.

I honestly expected this guitar to be really bright, but it surprisingly isn't. The bridge sounds are fat and crisp with a pronounced upper midrange but rounded off in just the right spot. The mini-humbucker sits right between a tele and a PAF. It has plenty of bite and isn't as muddy in the low end as a full size humbucker, all while having a nice dynamic range. There's plenty of snap and articulation that allows each note to be heard and a tight low end that perfectly supports it.

The neck sounds are some of the nicest I've heard. It's clear and precise in the upper mids but harmonically rich and blooming in the lower register, with a subtle scoop in between. It strikes the balance of having precision and warmth very well by not sacrificing mojo for clarity. The natural resonance of the guitar has a healthy low end, but the pickup controls it nicely and allows notes to be round but never overwhelming or muddy.

This guitar also includes a 3-ply black pickguard and mounting hardware, but we opted not to have it installed in order to show off the full beauty of the burst. This way there are no holes in the side of the body and you get to decide whether you like it better with pickguard or not!

How Does It Play?

The string action measures barely a hair over 4/64” on the low E string at the 12^th fret, and right at 4/64” on the high E. There is no fretbuzz. The early ‘60s-inspired C neck profile is fast, but with a nice amount of shoulder that supports the hand and thwarts fatigue. The finish is sanded naturally off the back of the neck to prevent any nitro stick as your hands get moving.

Weight: 7lb 9oz

The Fano Deluxe hard case pictured is included.

Specifications

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple (Bolt-on, 10 degree headstock pitch, vintage style truss rod)

Fingerboard: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: Compound 9.5-12"

Neck Shape: Early 60's "C" Shape (.830 - .920”)

Scale Length: 25.5"

Inlay: Dots/Solid Black

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.65" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Distress: Medium

Body Distress: Medium

Body Color: 3-Tone Sunburst

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: 3-Tone Sunburst

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Mini-Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Mini-Humbucker

Pickguard: Black (not installed)

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: Descendant Bridge & Floating Vibrato

Switch Tip Knob: Black

Knobs: Black Mustang

Strings: D'Addario "NYXL" .010 - .046

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