Fano JM6 Alt de Facto P-90 Wraparound Bridge Guitar w/ Case – Surf Green

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 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?

What's not to love about a Surf Green offset guitar with a tortoiseshell pickguard? This Fano JM6 Alt de Facto has some classic looks paired with some really great options not commonly found on your standard JM-style body shape. These features include a Tonepros AVT-II wraparound bridge and a set of Lollar P-90 pickups, which sound absolutely fantastic together.

The wraparound bridge definitely adds a nice snap in comparison to its Tune-o-Matic counterpart, as well as some increased sustain. Notes ring out with a piano-like quality, and the old-growth alder body provides great grounds for some substantial acoustic resonance.

The Lollar P-90 standard wind in the bridge sounds killer in this guitar, with its well-defined midrange and a subtle twang thanks to the AVT-II. It's dynamic enough to sound simultaneously clear, musical and full when played through a clean amp. It also thrives at handling big overdriven tones with cutting articulation and thick lower mids.

When switching to the P-90 low wind in the neck, don't let the term "low wind" fool you. This pickup pairs exceptionally well with the standard wind in the bridge while cleaning up some lower frequencies to prevent it from becoming muddy in the neck position. It cuts very nicely and has some Strat-inspired qualities while giving you a bit more fullness than your standard single coil.

How Does It Play?

The string action on this beast hovers around a nice, low 4/64” at the 12^th fret. There is no fret buzz. The early 60’s-inspired neck is nice and lean, but with healthy shoulders to support the hand. The finish is sanded naturally off the back of the neck to prevent any nitro stick as your hands get moving.

Weight: 8lb 1oz

The Fano Deluxe hard case pictured is included.

Specifications

Body: Alder

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

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: Compound 9.5-12"

Neck Shape: Early 60's "C" Shape (.830 - .920”)

Scale Length: 25.5"

Inlay: Dots/Clay

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.65" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Color: Surf Green

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Surf Green

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Body Distress: Medium

Neck Distress: Medium

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar P-90 Low Wind

Bridge Pickup: Lollar P-90

Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail

Switch Tip Knob: Nickel

Knobs: Nickel Barrel

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

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