Fano RB6T Alt de Facto Thinline Firebird/P-90 Guitar w/ Case – Fire Glow

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 finish on both the 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 Do We Think?

This stunning RB6T in Fireglow finish is more than just a throwback to yesterday, and it certainly won't let you down. With a Lollar P-90 in the bridge and Firebird in the neck, the tonal options this Thinline offers are some of the best from across the universe.

The bridge position sounds are big and crisp, pushing the amp really nicely if you dig in but revealing a nice dynamic range when played softly. If you're expecting this Ric-inspired outfit to be brittle and weak in the bridge, you would be mistaken. The Lollar standard wind P-90 has plenty of body and cuts exceptionally well when introduced to some overdrive.

The middle position sounds are just beautiful, very open and clear, blending the best of the two different pickup types without any unpleasant build-up of frequencies. There's a really nice compression when digging in that feels very natural and adds a pleasant squish to the feel and tone of the instrument.

Last but not least, the Lollar Firebird. It's become one of our favorite neck position pickups, offering a crystal clear high end with a round and warm lower register. When playing with some overdrive it has a really cool upper midrange sizzle, reminiscent of a Goldfoil but without the loose and ragged bottom end.

The acoustic resonance is really pleasing to the ear, with the mids sitting in a nice spot and the energy of the string movement being easily felt. It's worth noting as well that the neck has a stand-out piece of rosewood, dark with just a hint of a natural redish tone.

How Does It Play?

The late ‘50s roundback neck profile fills out the hand nicely and without any discomfort. It starts with a moderate depth of .860” at the first fret and grows chunkier as you move up to the 12^th fret. The string action is barely a hair over 4/64” on the low E string at the 12^th fret, and even under 4/64” on the high E. There is no fretbuzz!

Weight: 6lb 12oz

The Fano hard case pictured is included!

Specifications

Body Wood: Alder

Top Wood: Maple

Neck Wood: Maple

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75”

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Neck Profile: Late 50's Round Back .860 -.970”

Fretboard Radius: 10-16” Compound Radius

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Dots/White Moto

Neck Distress: Medium

Body Distress: Medium

Body Color: Fire Glow

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Peghead Color: Bull Black

Lower Peghead Color: Fire Glow

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Tuners: Fano Deluxe

Neck Pickup: Lollar Firebird

Bridge Pickup: Lollar P-90

Pickup Covers: Nickel

Pickguard: White Plexi

Electronics: Volume, Volume, Tone, Tone

Switch Tip: White

Knobs: Black Mustang

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M and Stoptail

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