Fano PX6 Alt de Facto Lollar Firebird Guitar w/ Bigsby & Case – Blue Boy

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 Does Ivey Think?

This Fano PX6 in its Blue Boy finish has all the bells and whistles you could want. A Bigsby B5 Vibrato, Lollar Firebird pickups, block inlays, and a tastefully distressed body and neck. This guitar really feels and sounds great.

In the bridge position, the Lollar Firebird offers some incredible clarity with an open midrange that helps this guitar sit in a nice sonic space when played with a band. With a medium overdriven tone there is a brisk texture that sounds awesome on lead lines and big chords alike. The low end is punchy and tapers off nicely around 75hz which helps it retain a tight response.

Moving to the neck pickup you'll find tones that are very reminiscent of a Strat pickup but with a little more meat and no hum. There is a touch more compression than a single coil but without compromising dynamic range. When really digging in you get a nice sizzle in the high end matched with a chewy yet tight low end. The clarity in this pickup is astounding, making for a neck position that is nowhere near muddy. Last but not least, blending the two pickups together in the middle position makes for some excellent chimey tones that you'll be sure to use when getting heavy on the effects.

How Does It Play?

The late ‘50s roundback neck profile is full but accessible. It starts pretty moderate frets one through five and starts to pick up a truly chunky feel around the 7^th fret and up. However you want to describe it, it is a delight to play. The string action measures barely over 4/64” on the low E string at the 12th fret and a touch under 4/64” on the high E, without any buzz. And you’ll also be pleased to know the guitar balances very well; there is no neck dive.

Weight: 8lb 13oz

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: 10-16” Compound Radius

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

Scale Length: 24.75”

Inlay/Material: Blocks/White Moto

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Distress: Medium

Body Distress: Medium

Body Color: Blue Boy

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Blue Boy

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Firebird

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Firebird

Pickup Covers: Nickel

Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail

Switch Tip: Nickel

Knobs: Nickel Barrel

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

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