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Brand New w/ Warranty. We are an authorized Fano Dealer.
Like what you see? All photos are of the actual 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.
What Do We Think?
This guitar packs a punch! The mahogany body is vibrant and resonant. It really allows you to hear the difference in the two Lollar P-90 voicings… standard wind in the neck and high wind in the bridge.
Starting with the bridge, you get a wonderful barrage of musical muscle. The output will push even your clean amp into overdrive. It has a raw but meaty bite, and rich overtones that taper off before you reach the harsher frequencies.
The neck position is chewy but has wonderful clarity through the upper midrange. It gives you a bit of that smokey, bluesy vibe. But it doesn’t need to be pigeon-holed to one use. It can rip some big chords or some fat, melodic solos. The volume between neck and bridge is perfectly matched.
The middle position is astoundingly immediate and very plucky in its attack, even while remaining full-bodied and balanced. It sounds akin to the middle position of a Tele, but bigger.
How Does It Play?
The string actions hovers right around a very nice and low 4/64” at the 12th fret without any buzz. The early 60’s-inspired C profile is temperately slim, but with a nice amount of shoulder to support the hand and thwart fatigue. Transitioning to the upper frets is a breeze thanks to the contoured neck heel, and the back of the neck is sanded to feel smooth and broken in the first time you touch it.
Weight: 7lb 14oz
The Fano Custom padded gigbag is included. We also stock the hard case option if you would like to discuss the upgrade.
Specifications
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple (Bolt-on, 10 degree headstock pitch, vintage style truss rod)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25"-9.5"
Neck Shape: Early 60's "C" Shape (.830 - .920)
Scale Length: 25.5"
Inlay: Pearloid Blocks
Neck Binding: White
Frets: 22 - Jescar “6105” profile
String Nut: 1.65" Graphtech Tusq XL
Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Color: Black Over Fiesta Red
Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint
Upper Headcap Color: Black
Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint
Body Distress: Medium/Heavy
Neck Distress: Medium/Heavy
Hardware: Aged Nickel
Neck Pickup: Lollar P-90
Bridge Pickup: Lollar Overwound P-90
Pickup Covers: Cream
Pickguard: 4-Ply Red Tortoise
Controls: Volume, Tone, & 3-Way Toggle
Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail
Knobs: Cream Witch Hat
Switch Tip Knob: Black
Strings: D'Addario "NYXL" .010 - .046
Case & Accessories: "Fano" Custom Gig Bag, Polish Cloth, and Wrench
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