"This is the second one of the same model that I have purchased since I sold my first one and regretted it. The 45mm nut is nice and spacious and the guitar is perfect for fingerstyle.
Not sure why the bridge pins won't seat as well as they should but it's early days. I have (and have had) many Faith guitars - comparing with my older ones, I have a feeling that the quality is going down a little."
FVSB45 - Classic Burst Venus Cut/Electro
$1,209.00
In stock
SKU
FVSB45
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Electronics
Fishman Pre-Amp / Pickup
This Faith Guitar is fitted with the refined, low-profile Fishman INK3 preamp system with the Sonicore piezo pickup located under the saddle. The preamp features a chromatic tuner, 3 band EQ and volume control. The output jack is located at the base of the guitar as part of the ingenious, easy-access battery compartment.
The Venus is the now iconic shape that brought Faith Guitars to the consciousness of so many players over the years. The combination of a 15" lower bout and a slimmer depth of body looks to classic OM or Auditorium body-shapes for inspiration, and makes the Venus the perfect compromise.
It is still big enough to deliver a big acoustic performance, yet remains small enough for the player to jump around on stage with no problem.
Using the combination of Red Cedar and Mahogany, Classic Burst models sound as rich and warm as they look. Using a three-tone burst finish, based on deep browns, reds and amber, this finish is intentionally understated and is a personal favourite of Patrick's.
The tonal character will have emphasis on the lower-midrange with a beautifully warm, vocal nature. The Classic Burst models are bound with Solid Macassan Ebony, and use the same high quality timber for the fingerboards, headplates, heelplates, bridges and bridge pins. Faith Classic Burst guitars are complete with a Faith Hardcase.
| Top Wood | Solid Red Cedar |
|---|---|
| Back Wood | Solid Mahogany (Deep Stain) |
| Side Wood | Solid Mahogany (Deep Stain) |
| Binding | Solid Ebony |
| Bracing Material | Quarter-Sawn Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern | Patrick James Eggle X-Brace Design |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Neck Joint | Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design |
| Fingerboard | Mcassan Figured Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Mother of Pearl 'F' at 12th Fret |
| Rosette | 5mm Abalone with Fibre Border |
| Machine Head | Grover Rotomatic Chrome |
| Trussrod | 2 Way |
| Nut / Saddle | TUSQ (PQ-6116)/(PQ-9110) |
| Nut Width | 45mm |
| Bridge | Macassan Figured Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Indian Ebony with Abalone Dots |
| Finish Type | PU Lacquer Hi-Gloss all over |
| Preamp / Pickup | Fishman INK3 / Fishman undersaddle pickup |
| Hardcase | Included |
| Upper Bout | 290mm |
| Lower Bout | 385mm |
| Depth at Neck | 100mm |
| Depth at Base | 115mm |
| Body Length | 490mm |
| Soundhole Diameter | 100mm |
| Scale Length | 645mm |
"Almost perfect. Extraordinary value for money. "
"Great sound and look. Very comfortable to play."
"Excellent - just the tone I’ve been looking for."
"I really like it - the cedar top adds just enough warmth without adversely affecting note separation. I also particularly like the easy playability and the 45mm nut. The set up was spot on."
"Exceptional quality to price ratio, was considering a Martin for the same price but it was mainly made of HPL didn't like the sound then I picked up this instrument... wow!"