Fano PX6 Alt de Facto Black Limba Set Neck Mini Humbucker Guitar w/ Case

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 Does Josh Think?

This guitar is loud and transparent! Black Limba is the more figured version of White Limba (commonly known as Korina), so that gives you an idea what this guitar is all about. And the Lollar Mini Humbuckers are superbly expressive. They respond linearly to 80% of the tone knob, allowing you to summon a multitude of voicings along the way.

The neck position has a vocal midrange, with nice open vowels that shift position as you tweak your attack or the position of the knobs. A heavier hand calls up a sultry midrange, and a softer touch puts more emphasis on the clean snap of the strings. There are qualities here that you would normally associate only with a single coil, but combined with the fuller attack and hum-cancelling qualities of a humbucker.

The bridge position is very balanced. It doesn’t accentuate a nasal midrange, but still packs a punch with just a touch of natural compression. The top end rings loud and less colored than a full size humbucker. As mentioned before, the mini humbuckers react smoothly to nearly the full travel of the tone knob. As you roll back the tone, the pickup avoids getting muddy. The midrange rounds out and the top end tapers off, but clarity is never lost.

The middle position captures a Strat-like snap without the quack. It is rewardingly crisp when playing quick funk patterns, yet also full-bodied when letting a few notes ring in a sustained chord. You can play this position much like you would an acoustic guitar. The bottom is firm and present, the mids clear and bell-like, and the top end vibrant and shimmering.

How Does It Play?

The late ‘50s roundback neck profile is full but accessible. Compare it to Gibson’s more recent take on a ’59 reissue. The string action measures just 4/64” on the low E string at the 12th fret, and nearly down to 3/64” on the high E. There is no fret buzz. The contoured neck heel makes the transition to the upper frets a breeze.

Weight: 9lb 3oz

The Fano padded gigbag pictured is included. We can upgrade to a Fano hard case for $200.

Specifications

Body: Black Limba/Korina

Neck: Black Limba/Korina (Set neck, 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: Dots/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: Light

Body Distress: Light

Body Color: Natural

Neck Color: Natural

Upper Headcap Color: Natural

Lower Headcap Color: Bull Black

Hardware: NOS Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Mini Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Mini Humbucker

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail

Switch Tip: Black

Knobs: Black Reflector

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

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