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A Nouveau Nod to the Other ’Caster
October 2, 2020
Breaking with style dogma delivers new sonic, ergonomic, and aesthetic joys. The PG Fano Omnis GF6 review.
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Fano Guitars Announces the Omnis Series
January 13, 2020
The series includes the JM6, SP6 and GF6, as well as the return of the MG6.
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Rig Rundown: Third Eye Blind [2019]
August 21, 2019
Irishman Kryz Reid details additions to his Star Wars family of guitars and why he went from vintage to digital, while Stephan Jenkins’ tech explains why price tags don't matter.
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Fano JM4 Standard Review
November 12, 2018
Though it’s been kissed by a Thunderbird, this surprisingly versatile handbuilt 4-string has a vibe all its own.
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Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series JM4-FB Bass
January 12, 2018
The bass incorporates a 34” scale length, 10” radius fretboard, and an early 60s "C" shape neck.
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Fano Guitars Announces Launch of Standard Series Line
March 24, 2016
The JM6 and SP6 both offer custom-shop features at an affordable price.
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SNAMM '15 - Fano Standard Series Demos
July 21, 2015
Luthier Dennis Fano unveils a line of standardized guitars that still his vibe and mojo, but with a lower price point.
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NAMM '15 - Tone King Imperial MK II & Fano Guitars ML6 Demos
February 12, 2015
See and hear Mark Bartel's reimagined combo that launched his company 20 years ago. Plus, get a taste of Dennis Fano's SG-meets-Telecaster solidbody.
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NAMM 2015: Editors' Picks – Day 1
January 22, 2015
A few of the axes, effects, amps, and toys that caught the PG editors' attention on day one of NAMM 2015.
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Top 5 Pop-Rock Rig Rundowns
October 8, 2014
Witness the gear of the pop-rock gods—from James Valentine's fully-loaded boutique board to Monte Pittman's stash of signature axes, Justin Derrico's collection of Les Pauls, the Neon Trees' custom Fender setup, and John Mayer's beat-and-battered BLACK1 Strat.
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Neon Trees: Pop Psychology
March 18, 2014
Guitarist Chris Allen and bassist Branden Campbell discuss playing with nuance in Neon Trees, an alt-pop rock band with a sound that could be described as new new wave.
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NAMM '14 - Fano Guitars RB6 Thinline & TC6 Carved Top Demos
February 14, 2014
Luthier Dennis Fano's new model unites Rickenbacker, Kay, and Jazzmaster cues including Gold Foil pickups.
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NAMM 2014: Editors' Picks Day 4
January 26, 2014
PG Editors pick their top gear from the final day of NAMM.
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GALLERY: 2014 NAMM Day 4
January 26, 2014
Check out the latest and greatest gear from the final day of the 2014 Winter NAMM show.
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Fano Alt de Facto GF6 Review
September 14, 2013
Inspired by oddball semi-hollows of yesteryear, Dennis Fano’s latest features neo-classic aesthetics and an intoxicating blend of lead and rhythm tones.
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NAMM '13 - Fano Guitars GF6 Guitar Demo & GF4 Bass
January 26, 2013
PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Anaheim, California, for the 2013 NAMM Show where he visits the Fano Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Fano's GF6 and GF4 (guitar and bass) models, and get a demo of the Fender Starcaster-esque GF6.
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Fano Alt de Facto PX4 Bass Review
September 4, 2012
The vintage-looking Fano PX4 is a hell of a tone machine for rock and blues, offering up the thick, chewy tones that defined big bass in rock’s heyday.
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NAMM '12 - Fano Guitars Alt de Facto PX4 Bass Demo
February 25, 2012
PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fano Guitars booth within the Premier Builders Guild area. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Fano's newest bass guitars -- the Alt de Facto PX4.
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NAMM '12 - Fano Guitars Stratosphear Demo
January 25, 2012
PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show
where she visits the Fano Guitars booth (Premier Builders Guild). In
this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Fano Guitars newest model
-- the Stratosphear.
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NAMM '11 - Fano TC6 & Gjika Amps SE-30 Demos
February 18, 2011
PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits
the Premier Builder's Guild booth and checks out products from Fano
Guitars and Gjika Amplifiers. In this segment, we get to see and hear
more demos of the Fano Guitars TC6 & Gjika SE-30 Amp.
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