Fano SP6 Alt De Facto Swamp Ash Bigsby Guitar w/ Case – 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.

What Do We Think?

Loads of fun to play, the Bigsby and 24.75” scale provide a spongier feel with the traditional Tele twang. We spec’d this guitar with a very complementary Lollar P-90 and Vintage T pickup configuration.

We’re going to start counter-intuitively here, and that might give you a hint at the versatility of this instrument. The Lollar Vintage T in the bridge position handles gain very well. It has the clear snap you want in a tele bridge. But it has a good growl rather than the brassy high end that pervades some Tele bridge positions. And that disposition works equally well on clean tones.

The middle position is full and sweet. It’s a blend that is both warm and chimey. It has much fuller “body” than a pure single coil guitar, but a more transparent midrange and more shimmering top end than a typical P-90 guitar.

The Lollar P-90 in the neck takes like a duck to water in this Swamp Ash build. It is equal parts fat and spanky. The pickup has all the depth and punch you want in a neck P-90. But there’s a little extra clarity to be had, especially under a light pick attack. Dig in, and it starts to compress nicely. The sustain is loud and proud.

How Does It Play?

The action is absolutely beautiful, low without any buzz. String action measures barely a hair over 4/64” on the low E at the 12th fret, and just below on the high E. The RoundBack ‘50s neck profile encourages you to dig in a little with plenty of support and zero fatigue.

Weight: 7lb 11oz

The Fano Custom hard case is included. 

Specifications

Body Wood: Swamp Ash

Neck Wood: Maple

Fretboard Wood: Maple

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

Scale Length: 24.75”

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Fretboard Radius: 10”-16” Compound Radius

Frets: 22 Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Dots/Solid Black

Neck Distress: Medium/Heavy

Body Distress: Medium/Heavy

Body Color: Butterscotch Blonde

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Peghead Color: Bull Black

Lower Peghead Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Tuners: Fano Deluxe

Neck Pickup: Lollar P-90

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Vintage T-Style

Pickup Covers: Nickel

Pickguard: Phenolic

Electronics: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch

Switch Tip: Black

Knobs: Nickel Dome

Bridge: Fano Vintage T-Style w/ Brass Saddles

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Strings: D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046

Case & Accessories: Fano Custom Hardshell Case, Polish Cloth, and Wrench​​

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