Fano RB6T Alt de Facto Thinline Lollar P-90 Guitar w/ Descendant –Cadillac Green

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 finish on both the 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 Cam think?

This was my very first experience with a Fano RB6T. I don’t think I’ve played a guitar quite like it. It’s a combination of several vintage guitar models all rolled into one, namely a ‘Special’, a ‘Thinline T’, and a ‘Rick’, if you catch my drift. It’s truly a unique feeling instrument, borrowing the best appointments of those classic designs.

The first thing you will notice before even plugging into an amp, is how loud the RB6T is acoustically. It’s quite remarkable, and a testament to the tight tolerances and solid design of Fano’s instruments. There is a brightness and air to the unplugged tone that translates favorably when this baby is plugged in. The Descendant bridge is partially responsible for the extra resonance, and with its silky-smooth action, you’ll be happy it’s on this guitar.

And speaking of plugging in, the RB6T sounds incredible with its set of Lollar P90’s. The neck position is just what I expected to hear. There is a warmth and fullness with a touch of jangle and clarity. Exactly what you want in a neck position P90. The bridge position is bright but not overly so, and with a tight low end. The most remarkable position to me is the middle. Strumming through a clean amp, it sounded almost acoustic! It had a 3D tonality that encompassed the best qualities of each pickup. That was a tone I wasn’t expecting to hear! Aside from the three-way toggle switch, the controls are master volume, master tone, and bass-cut. The bass cut knob is handy if you are playing through a muddy amp or want to lean-out your tone.

How Does It Play?

The Late ‘50s neck profile feels great! When grabbing chords, my hand is nicely supported. Fano doesn’t make a bad neck profile; I honestly love both that they offer. But, with the DNA of this design, a fatter neck seems to work best. Especially with the slinky 24.75” scale length. The string action on the guitar sits right at 4/64” on the low and high E strings measured at the 12^th fret.

Weight: 6lb 13.3oz

The Fano Deluxe Gig Bag pictured is included.

Specifications

Body Wood: Mahogany

Neck Wood: Maple

Fretboard Wood: Birdseye Maple

Body Binding: Cream

Scale Length: 24.75”

String Nut: 1.687" Graphtech Tusq XL

Frets: 22 Jescar Nickel/Silver (6105 profile)

Neck Profile: Late 50's Round Back .860 - .970”

Fretboard Radius: 10”-16” Compound Radius

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Dots/ Black

Neck Distress: Light

Body Distress: Light

Body Color: Cadillac Green/ Brown Mahogany

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Peghead Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Lower Peghead Color: Cadillac Green

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Tuners: Fano Deluxe

Neck Pickup: Lollar P90

Bridge Pickup: Lollar P90

Pickguard: Gold Plexi

Electronics: Volume, Tone, Bass Cut, 3-Way Toggle

Switch Tip: Amber

Knobs: Gold Reflector

Bridge: Descendant Bridge and Vibrato