Fano PX6 Alt de Facto P-90 Guitar w/ Bigsby – Fiesta Red

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 Parker Think?

I love the color on this PX6! Finished in a beautiful Fiesta Red it is surely a looker! Luckily too this guitar sounds as good as it looks, loaded with a pair of Fano’s own P-90’s and ready to rock! The offset shape combined with the Bigsby B5 make for a super cool axe with a ton of vibe.

Neck pickups can often be muddy or dull, but that is far from the case here. This Fano P90 is clear and articulate, with plenty of snap to go around! I love the midrange on it specifically, as it cuts through a mix without getting too honky or nasal. It has all the sparkle of a single coil as well, but with just a bit of extra fatness you’d expect from a P90.

The Fano P90 in the bridge is, unsurprisingly, a great match for its brother in the neck. It has a bright and clear sound without getting harsh. The Bisgby also gives it a cool snappy and stringy sound that works great for both rhythm and lead! I really liked it for chordal playing into an amp on the edge of breakup. With how dynamic the pickup is all the drive in the amp was controlled by my picking dynamics. It compresses in just the right way as well to make your playing sing especially when playing with your fingers.

My favorite was actually the middle position, almost sounding like a Tele middle position on steroids! I loved it for cleaner cowboy chords, with the top end of the bridge position combining with the bottom end of the neck make for a well-balanced combination.

How Does It Play?

This Fano plays great, with their 50’s Roundback profile feeling nice and full. The neck is certainly not small, but I would not say it’s too chunky either. It fills the hand but does not fight you when playing. The 10-16” radius means playing and bends will be a breeze anywhere up and down the neck. The string action is nice and low, measuring only 4/64” on the low E string at the 12^th fret and even lower on the high E. The neck is free of fretbuzz.

Weight: 8lb 6.4oz

The Fano Deluxe padded gigbag pictured is included. Feel free to inquire about hard case option as well.

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: Dots/Clay

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Gotoh SD91

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Distress: Light

Body Distress: Light

Body Color: Fiesta Red

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Fiesta Red

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Fano P90

Bridge Pickup: Fano P90

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros TOM. and Bigsby B5

Switch Tip: White

Knobs: Nickel Barrel

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

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