Fano Guitars

For other uses, see Fano (disambiguation).
Fano Guitars
Industry Musical Instruments
Founders Dennis Fano, Founder
Headquarters Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
Owner Premier Builders Guild
Website Official website

Fano Guitars is an American manufacturing company founded by luthier Dennis Fano[1][2] in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, producing electric guitars. Fano is a brand of Premier Builders Guild.[3] Fano has acquired a reputation for building boutique guitars; among its more unconventional models is the Fano Stratosphere, with a body made of plexiglass covered with aluminum.[4] Fano's "Alt de Facto" guitar line blends characteristics of Fender and Gibson guitars.[5] The affordable Fano Standard line of guitars was launched in 2016 and includes the JM6 and SP6.[6]

Fano Guitar Models

Alt de Facto

Fano's flagship guitar model is the Alt de Facto, which is available in a range styles and configurations, including a "distressed" finish which gives the guitar the appearance of being well-worn.[7] The Alt de Facto has been reviewed by a wide range of guitar publications, including: Vintage Guitar.[8]

Standard Series

Fano Standard Series JM6 Guitars

Fano introduced the Standard Series line of guitars, made up of the JM6 and SP6 models, in January 2016.[9] The Standard Series is "...an affordable line of signature guitars from one of the industry’s most respected custom builders.[10] The Standard Series "...feature many of the attributes that have made Fano Guitars world renowned, including beautiful designs that are new yet familiar, superior craftsmanship, and unique 'distressed' finishes that make these guitars ultimately playable and recognizable.[11]

Critical acclaim

Of the Fano Standard Series JM6 guitar, reviewer Chris Loeffler of Harmony Central said, "The Fano Standard JM6 really is a workhorse of a guitar…well-appointed without being flashy, comfortable, and unique-looking without ever getting too far from what most players expect."[12]

Musicians who play Fano Guitars

Fano Guitars are played and endorsed by a wide range of professional guitarists, including: Jason Schraff (Saturday Night Live),[13][14] Walter Becker (Steely Dan),[15] and Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band).[16]

References

  1. ↑ Rodgers, Jeffrey Pepper (2000). Rock Troubadours. Hal Leonard. p. 154. ISBN 9781890490379.
  2. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2011). "Fano Guitars JM6 Electric Guitar Review - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Art; Darrin Fox; Michael Ross. "Six High Value 6-Strings". Guitar Player. pp. 96–109.
  4. ↑ "Opening Shots". Guitar Player. March 2012. pp. 24–25.
  5. ↑ Hunter, Dave (2012). The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World. Voyageur. p. 209. ISBN 9780760341384.
  6. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2016). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "TEST".
  8. ↑ Smith, Sean (February 2014). "Fano Alt de Facto RB6 - Vintage Guitar". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  9. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2016). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2016). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  11. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2011). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  12. ↑ Loeffler, Chris (July 2016). "Fano Standard JM6 Electric Guitar-A Comfortably Different, Uniquely Familiar Electric Guitar - Harmony Central". Harmony Central. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  13. ↑ Fanelli, Damian (July 2015). "'SNL' Guitarist Jared Scharff Adds "Unnecessary Shredding" to "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj — Video - Guitar World". Guitar World. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  14. ↑ Dirks, Rebecca (November 2012). "Rig Rundown - Saturday Night Live's Jared Scharff - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  15. ↑ Shadrick, Jason (November 2011). "Rig Rundown - Steely Dan's Walter Becker - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 4 Aug 2016.
  16. ↑ Molenda, Michael (January 2015). "Scott Sharrard Details His Sound for the Gregg Allman Band - Guitar Player". Guitar Player. Retrieved 4 July 2016.

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