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Fano Carved-top Les Paul

Estimated price for orientation: 1 425 $

Category: Electric Guitar
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fano
Body Material: Solid Wood Body Type: Chambered Swamp Ash
Model Year: 2004 Model: 2004 Les Fano (Pre-PBG)
Items Included: Heavy-Duty, Form-Fit Gig Bag String Configuration: 6 String
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Color: Vintage Sunburst
MPN: Does Not Apply


This is the only carved-top Les Paul ever built by Dennis Fano.  Built to body spec of 1959 Gibson Les Paul.
This is a pre-PBG instrument and was hand built by Dennis himself in his former shop in Bloomfield, NJ.
Specs:Built in 2004 (pre-PBG)Book-matched AAAAA flame maple topThe top began life at 5/8" thickness and was then hand-carved with finger planesLightweight Swamp Ash body with tone chambers.  The full-size body blank came in at 3lbsFive piece, hand-carved Flame Maple and Walnut neckHead stock features original Gibson Holly veneer.Kluson-style tunersCocobolo board with green abalone dot inlaysSeymour Duncan custom shop, custom-wound Phat Cat pickups with flame maple surroundsTone Pro bridgeEarvana NutHand-Relic'd by Dennis FanoThe entire build process was documented in photos.  The buyer will receive a link to all of these images.weight - 7.75lbsShips fully insured and signature required via FedEx.Please let me know if you have any questions, or require more images, or information.Returns not accepted.