{"title":"Fano","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fano-alt-de-facto-builders-choice-tc6-heavy-distress-blonde","title":"Fano Alt de Facto Builder's Choice TC6 Heavy Distress Blonde with Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eFano's Alt de Facto guitars are the pinnacle of perfection.  Hand-built, each instrument is made to exacting specifications with a choice of pickups, color, wood, hardware and finish style.  No two are the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Builder's Choice instruments are dreamt up, crafted and perfected by a top builder from start to finish - and the results are unbelievable.  We've been blown away by every one that we've received.  This TC6 is no exception - when it landed, many here felt that it was the best Fano we've received in the many years of being a dealer.  Built by Fano's head, Graham Dowling, it's hard to imagine a better one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe single-cut shape of the TC6 echoes the traditional String-Through solid body, while breaking tradition by adding a funky pickguard for a dash of retro goodness.  The combination of the plastic and metal, along with the Heavy Distress finish package, gives it a very unique aesthetic.  It's familiar, but unlike anything you've seen before.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis TC6 is outfitted with a Lollar 52 T-Style bridge pickup, providing that sweet vintage sparkle and twang.  Wound to Lollar's exacting specs, this gives you a clear and bright tone with a distinct round bottom end when played with a soft attack. It produces a full, fat rock tone when used with an AC 30 or a tweed amp, and the definition holds together nicely with heavier amp distortion. Features a flat-pole design with Alnico 2 magnets, wax potted coils, and vintage style cloth covered lead wire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe neck pickup will catch you attention right away, as it's a Lollar Firebird.  Not to be confused with a mini-humbucker with no poles, this humbucker has a unique design and a sound closer to a fat single coil than a full-size humbucker. Compared with a mini-humbucker, it features a brighter overall sound and a bass response that remains tight and defined noticeably longer. It also gives you less snarl and more spank. Made with Alnico 5 blade (pole piece) magnets. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 60's style C shaped neck is extremely comfortable, and the compound radius (7.25 - 9.5\") is perfect for both chording and lead playing.  The back of the neck is worn in, with most of the finish removed, making it a breeze to play.  This guitar has the feel and vibe of an old vintage instrument but with some modern tweaks, upgrades and reliability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAny Fano Alt de Facto Builder's Choice is going to be amazing, and this one-of-a-kind TC6 is a great example.  Come to Truetone Music to give it a try, or order right here right now before it's gone.\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#888888\" style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#888888\" style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # 250610\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Maple \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25\" to 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Early 60's \"C\" Shape Neck .830 - .920 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint Construction: Bolt-on \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Style: Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Material: White Pearloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Wire: 6105 Nickel\/Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Keys: Fano Modern Kluson-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Color: Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Color: Same as Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Color: Vintage Amber Tint \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Headcap Color: Same as Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Headcap Color: Same as Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistress - Body: Heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistress - Neck: Heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Medium Aged Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Lollar Firebird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Pickup: Fano '52 \"T\" Style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 1-Ply Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge \/ Tailpiece: \"Fano\" Vintage Comp Bridge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Nickel Dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: Tip Knob Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFano Gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"wsite-com-product-short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container grid_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40084261011637,"sku":"00FAN051","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img26167.jpg?v=1751331365"},{"product_id":"fano-alt-de-facto-sp6-set-neck-driftwood-burst-with-gig-bag","title":"Fano Alt de Facto SP6 Set Neck Driftwood Burst with Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fano Alt de Facto SP6 is a vintage-inspired electric guitar that combines the best features of classic models with modern craftsmanship and custom pickups. Each SP6 is hand-built by one builder in Scottsdale, AZ, using premium tone woods and aged hardware.   This one was spec'ed out together by the head of Truetone and the head of Fano, collaborating to create some guitars that hadn't been done before.  This SP6 features Mahogany body, set neck, Lollar pickups and a special \"Driftwood Burst\" finish with a Light Medium Distress treatment.  It's truly unique, as it's the only one exactly like it ever made like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fano SP6 combines the body shape and typical neck profile of a “Junior” with the electronics, and layout of a classic “String-Through” solid body. Creating a guitar which covers familiar territories, as well as many in-between tones that neither guitar could do traditionally.  Typically the SP6 is a bolt-on neck but this one is special: it's a set neck, rarely seen on an SP6.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck shape on the Mahogany neck is a Late 50's Roundback (.860 - .970\", with Rosewood fretboard that has a 10 - 16\" compound radius.  That, along withe the 6105 (narrow tall) frets, ensures comfort, playability and the ability to bend without fretting out.  The wear is perfect, and provides a nice, broken in feel.  Also, by the way, this one is super light, weighing in at just 7.2 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also chose a special set of pickups.  Here's what they are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the neck position, it's a \u003cspan\u003eLollar P90, which is one of the most versatile single coil pickups made.  It's designed to sound like the original vintage pickups, but with materials that will last the test of time.  The P90 bobbins are made by Lollar in their shop.  It's a P90 giving warm, full tone with the clarity and articulation found with larger single coils from the late '50's.  You get a balanced output between positions and an expressive dynamic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the bridge position, it's a Lollar '57 \"T\" Style single coil, providing that sweet vintage sparkle and twang.  Wound to Lollar's exacting specs, this gives you a clear and bright tone with a distinct round bottom end when played with a soft attack. It produces a full, fat rock tone when used with an AC 30 or a tweed amp, and the definition holds together nicely with heavier amp distortion. Features a flat-pole design with Alnico 2 magnets, wax potted coils, and vintage style cloth covered lead wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all that's special: this finish is out of this world.  Called \"Driftwood Burst\", it takes Driftwood, which is a super cool finish we've done on a few Fano instruments, combined with Silverburst, another interesting color that will be familiar to a lot of guitarists.  The end result is like nothing else we've seen before.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this is what makes working with Fano so much fun, and why we love doing our own Alt de Facto creations.  And, we always know that they're going to kill it every time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome to Truetone Music to experience this one today, or order right here right now to have it shipped to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # 251003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistress Level: Light - Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Color: Driftwood Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Color: Same as Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Color: Vintage Amber Tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Headcap Color: Dark portion of burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Headcap Color: Light portaion of burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wood: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: Compound 12 -16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Late 50's Roundback .860‐.970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint Construction: Set Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Style: Trapazoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Material: White Perloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Wire: 6105 Nickel\/Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Keys: Fano Modern Kluson-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Medium Aged Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup Lollar P90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Lollar 52 \"T\" Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 1-ply Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: No Variation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge \/ Tailpiece: \"Fano\" Vintage Comp Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Nickel Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip Knob: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFano Gig Bag\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"wsite-com-product-short-description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43793676304627,"sku":"00FAN066","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img33604.jpg?v=1764116138"},{"product_id":"pre-owned-2017-fano-alt-de-facto-ml6-olympic-white-with-gig-bag","title":"Pre Owned 2017 Fano Alt de Facto ML6 Olympic White With Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/VINTAGE-electric-guitars_1_e69f4776-0a44-4f6e-bbbc-d710b71cd637_600x600.webp?v=1709323555\" alt=\"Used And Vintage Electric Guitars\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Truetone Music, we are fortunate to have close relationships with some of the most legendary figures in the musical instrument industry.  These are people behind the scenes that have helped make brands what they are today.  One that we go way back with is Jack Schwarz.  So much so that he gave the owner of Truetone his start in the industry!  Over decades, Jack played a pivotal role at Fender and eventually became the owner of Fano.  During his career, he amassed an impressive collection of gear.  Now, select pieces have become available for the first time, exclusively through Truetone Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first pieces is this rare Fano Alt de Facto ML6.  Built in 2017, it was one of the first guitars built by Fano in Arizona, following the transition from Premier Builders Guild to Desert Son Musical Instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of Fano’s Alt de Facto range, every ML6 was hand-built to order. The Fano ML6 Alt de Facto is a highly versatile, fully customizable, boutique instrument bridging mid century Americana guitar aesthetics with modern playability, appealing to players seeking vintage tone with contemporary build standards and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jack, \"In 2015, I was hired by Premier Builders Guild as their VP of Operations. In January 2017, along with a business partner, I purchased Fano Guitars and this was one of the guitars that I acquired for my personal collection. I sold my share and retired from the company in 2022. This guitar is a set-neck guitar with mahogany neck and body and features gold hardware and Lollar P90 pickups with gold pole pieces.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fano ML6 Alt de Facto is a boutique, handcrafted double-cutaway guitar blending vintage Fender and Gibson influences with modern playability.  You get a mahogany body and set neck, rosewood fretboard and a 24.75\" scale length.  The late 50's round back \"C\" shape profile has a great vintage feel  The ML6 came in a variety of finishes but not many were made in Olympic White like this, which looks great with the distressed treatment, white pearl pickguard and gold hardware.  It's rather exquisite!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many had humbuckers, this one is loaded with a set of Lollar P90's.  Whether you're keeping it clean for some smooth picking or getting down and dirty, these pickups are well balanced.  It's a surprisingly versatile guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fano Alt de Facto is really something special.  It's super comfortable, high quality and loaded with killer tones.  As a long time Fano dealer, we've had a lot of great ones here at Truetone, but this one jumps out.  First, you don't see many ML6's around, period.  Second, this one in particular has a great backstory and history.  And third, perhaps most importantly, it plays great and sounds amazing!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techs in our shop have setup the guitar to play perfectly, and it's ready to go.  The original gig bag is included.  This is quite the find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNut Width: 1.69inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDepth at 1st Fret: 0.681 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12th Fret: 0.919 inches\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978815193331,"sku":"80FAN007","price":3799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img32179.jpg?v=1762283153"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/collections\/fano.oembed","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}