Fano JM6 Alt de Facto Lollar Zebra Imperial Wraptail Guitar w/ Case – Gold Top

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 is a fantastically nimble guitar. It weighs under 7.5lb and it resonates with punchy low end and a strong, but airy midrange. The range for nuance and dynamics is impressively wide.  

Just like the last JM6 we spec’d with a wraparound bridge, the guitar has a nice snap in comparison to its Tune-o-Matic counterparts and quite possibly some increased sustain as well. Notes ring out with a piano-like quality, and the old-growth alder body provides great grounds for some substantial acoustic resonance.

The uncovered Lollar Imperial humbuckers are a match made in heaven for the wraptail, with a little extra spank and clarity through the midrange and top end. Don’t worry, the neck position has plenty of grunt. But pair that with an articulate upper half and you finally have a neck position you can use for just about anything, single notes and big chords alike.

The bridge position has the perfect “bite,” and it responds well to the tone knob. From full-on cut with tone on 10, to a more mellowed-out and vocal quality with tone rolled back, it has loads of flexibility and not a dull sound across the gamut. The middle position is an amazing balance of beefy and pristine. It also “cleans up” especially well, as the midrange is naturally a bit scooped due to the interaction of the pickups. Perhaps here most of all, the piano-like clarity mentioned above comes across the strongest.

How Does It Play?

The string action measures just 4/64” on the low E string at the 12^th fret, and even lower on the high E. There is no fret buzz. The early 60’s-inspired neck splits the difference between a ‘50s round C and ‘60s D. The finish is sanded naturally off the back of the neck to prevent any nitro stickiness as your hands get moving.

Weight: 7lb 6oz

The Fano Deluxe hard case pictured is included. If you do not need the case, we can do a Fano gigbag instead at a discount.

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/White Moto

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

String Nut: 1.65" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuning Keys: Fano Deluxe

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Color: Gold Top

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Gold Top

Lower Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Body Distress: Medium

Neck Distress: Medium

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Neck Pickup: Lollar Imperial

Bridge Pickup: Lollar Imperial

Pickup Covers: None (Zebra open coil)

Pickguard: 1-Ply Cream

Controls: Volume, Tone & 3-Way Toggle

Bridge: TonePros T.O.M. and Stoptail

Switch Tip Knob: Amber

Knobs: Gold Reflector

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

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