Fano PX6 Alt de Facto Maple Neck Lollar FB/Mini HB Guitar – Butterscotch Blonde

Information

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

Like what you see? All photos are of the exact instrument you will receive. 

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.

How Does Josh Think?

This is a superbly-balanced guitar, from fit to tone. First of all, no deck dive. The strap button positions on the PX6 resolve that issue once and for all. And the non-reverse styled body sits neatly in the lap while giving extended upper fret access (also assisted by a generously contoured neck heel).

Acoustically the sum of maple neck, alder body and tune-o-matic bridge is lively and resonant. Plugged in, the Lollar Firebird (neck) and mini humbucker (bridge) really have the freedom to shine. The neck position could be likened to a bigger, bolder Strat. The sting is there as you dig in, and the midrange is complex yet slightly-scooped and never muddy. Like a single coil, it tracks effortlessly with your dynamic range as a player. But it is fully hum-cancelling.

The bridge position has a slight… but very welcome… vintage honk in the midrange. It can snarl with the gain turned up, but performs just as strongly through an edge-of-breakup rig with perfect cut and poise. For a just touch of twang, leave the tone knob all the way up. To cop the sound a full size humbucker, roll it back to maybe 7. Everything in between (and under) sounds just phenomenal as well.

The middle position is more hi-fi and superbly articulate. It doesn’t compress much under the fingers, giving you a strong sounding board for vast chords and crisp arpeggios. The bottom end is firm and resounding, the top end round and extended, and the midrange tucks neatly in between with good punch and presence.

How Does It Play?

The late ‘50s roundback neck profile is full but accessible. Compare it to Gibson’s more recent take on a ’59 reissue. The contoured neck heel makes the transition to the upper frets a breeze.

Weight: 8lb

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: 10-16” Compound Radius

Neck Shape: Late 50’s Round Back (.860–.970”)

Scale Length: 24.75”

Inlay/Material: Dots/Solid Black

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Distress: Medium

Body Distress: Medium

Body Color: Butterscotch Blonde

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Lower Headcap Color: Bull Black

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Firebird

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Mini Humbucker

Pickguard: Phenolic/Bakelite

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail

Switch Tip: Black

Knobs: Nickel Dome

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

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