Fano RB6 Alt de Facto Mahogany Lollar Imperial Guitar w/ Bigsby – 3-Tone Burst

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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?

This guitar is an excellent combination of a few different classic designs all in one. The German carve, all-mahogany body looks awesome with cream binding and 3-Tone Burst with plenty of natural grain popping through. It also provides a great tonal foundation. With the addition of a Bigsby vibrato and Lollar imperial pickups, this guitar is ready to cover a variety of killer tones.

There's an undeniable sweetness to this guitar's resonance. In the bridge position it's full-bodied with a chewy lower midrange that makes it a lot of fun to play. This doesn't make it muddy though, as the Lollar Imperial has a nice upper midrange cut that keeps it tight and clear even with medium to high gain. If you've ever played a good SG, that will get you in the ballpark.

The neck sounds are warm, yet pleasantly crisp thanks to some added sparkle coming off the Bigsby vibrato. When you dig in there's a nice sizzle to higher notes, and a round low end that sounds great for percussive lower register riffs. Combine it with the bridge pickup for a middle position that lets big chords shine beautifully. And embellish to taste with the Bigsby vibrato (which stays in tune quite well on this guitar.)

How Does It Play?

The neck pays homage to a ’59 round C, but with more manageable proportions. It starts off moderately near the nut and thickens up nicely as you work your way up the fretboard. The neck sets up fast and low, hovering around 4/64” at the 12^th fret without any buzz. The German Carve top is a really nice touch, improving the comfort of the picking arm coming over the body.

Weight: 8lb 1oz

The Fano Deluxe hard case pictured is included!

Specifications

Body: Mahogany

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

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Neck Joint: Bolt On

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fingerboard Radius: 10-16” Compound Radius

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

Inlay: Dots/White Moto

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Color: 3-Tone Sunburst

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: 3-Tone Sunburst

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Body Distress: Medium/Heavy

Neck Distress: Medium/Heavy

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Imperial Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Imperial Humbucker

Pickup Covers: Black

Pickguard: Silver Plexi

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros Tune-O-Matic w/ Bigsby B5

Knobs: Nickel Barrel

Switch Tip Knob: Black

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

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