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]

Fano Guitar Models

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.[6] The Alt de Facto has been reviewed by a wide range of guitar publications, including: Vintage Guitar.[7]

Fano introduced the Standard Series line of guitars in January 2016. The Standard Series is "...an affordable line of signature guitars from one of the industry’s most respected custom builders.[8] 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.[9]

Musicians Who Play Fano Guitars

Fano Guitars are played and endorsed by a wide range of professional guitarists, including: Jason Schraff ("Saturday Night Live") [10] and Scott Sharrard (Allman Brothers Band, Greg Allman Band).[11]

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. ↑ http://www.fanoguitars.com/products/alt-de-facto/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ Smith, Sean (February 2014). "Fano Alt de Facto RB6 - Vintage Guitar". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  8. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2011). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  9. ↑ Saufley, Charles (March 2011). "Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line - Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Fanelli, Damian (September 2015). Guitar World - Guitar World http://dev6.guitarworld.com/snl-guitarist-jared-scharff-adds-unnecessary-shredding-weeknds-cant-feel-my-face-video/25519 - Guitar World Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 17 April 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ Molenda, Michael (January 2015). Guitar Player - Guitar Player http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/1013/scott-sharrard-details-his-sound-for-the-gregg-allman-band/50102 - Guitar Player Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 17 April 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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