Fano PX6 Alt de Facto Black Limba Lollar P-90 Guitar w/ Bigsby & Case – Natural

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 a story unto itself, from the tasteful aging to the hardware selections and, not least of all, the exotic Black Limba neck and body. Black Limba is the darker sibling to White Limba, also known as Korina. Tonally, they are identical. So if a Korina Gibson puts you in any frame of mind, you know exactly what we’re talking about it.

Compared to mahogany, Limba presents itself as a little tighter and punchier. But it still has the depth and warmth you love in a mahogany guitar. That means the neck position Lollar P-90 captures a fantastic immediacy in your note attack, yet has big-bodied low end to support it.

The bridge position has both bite and shimmer. Played softly, it emphasizes a beautiful top end and a bit of sparkle. But when you dig in, it brings forward the midrange and puts a bark before the bite. A little gain never hurt anyway, and you’ll surely find yourself putting your most Marshall-esque amp through its paces.

The middle position is a real sleeper here. The best way I can describe it is to compare to the way the notes jump off an acoustic guitar. The Limba is very lively, and the hardware of the Bigsby vibrato lends a little extra resonance. Overtones seem to dance off the fretboard even with the lightest of input, and the dynamic range is quite expressive when you do play harder.

How Does It Play?

The late ‘50s roundback neck profile give you something to hold onto, but it is not the exaggerated late ‘50s profile that you tend to find on a lot of reissues. It fits really nicely in the hand. The string action measures 4/64” on the low E string at the 12th fret, and even a tad lower on the high E, without any buzz. The contoured neck heel makes the transition to the upper frets a breeze.

Weight: 7lb 11.2oz

The Fano Deluxe hard case pictured is included.

Specifications

Body: Black Limba

Neck: Black Limba (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: 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: Medium

Body Distress: Medium

Body Color: Natural

Neck Color: Natural

Upper Headcap Color: Natural

Lower Headcap Color: Bull Black

Hardware: Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar P90

Bridge Pickup: Lollar P90

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros TOM and Bigsby B5

Switch Tip: Black

Knobs: Black Reflector

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

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