Sep 14, 2013 · His new GF6 is an ambitious homage to the Starcaster, Fender’s ill-fated mid-’70s attempt to move in on Gibson’s virtual monopoly on semi-hollows. But in classic Fano style, it incorporates elements from all over the semi-hollow map—from Gibson’s robust center-block 335 architecture to Vox’s bolt-on necks and the Epiphone Casino’s ...

Oct 8, 2020 · The two models on test are the Omnis GF6, a semi-acoustic with humbuckers and an offset body shape that’s clearly inspired by the Fender Starcaster; and the Omnis MG6, which looks somewhat like a Mustang but with P-90s, a Strat-style bridge and the same full 25.5-inch scale length as the semi.

Oct 2, 2020 · Breaking with style dogma delivers new sonic, ergonomic, and aesthetic joys. The PG Fano Omnis GF6 review. Excellent quality and attention to detail. Suprisingly airy humbuckers. Neck feels great. Compound fretboard radius. …

May 7, 2023 · As a starting point, I've been a big fan of Dennis Fano and his design ethic for years. I bought one of his early Novo Serus Js (and stupidly let it go) and currently own two non-Alt de Facto Fanos and a pair of Rivoltas.

The Fano Omnis Series includes the JM6, SP6 and GF6, as well as the return of the MG6! Each model is available in 3 colors and come with a quality, stylish gig bag. Specs include a polyurethane finish on alder bodies, maple necks and pau ferro fretboards.

May 11, 2013 · I missed this introduction during the NAMM show in January, but Fano Guitars have created a new model called the GF6. You might notice that this model bears more than a slight resemblance to Fender’s Starcaster model from the 70s.

Sep 16, 2020 · Significantly, Fano’s new China-made Omnisseries GF is among the first Starcaster-influenced instruments to bridge the gap between entry level and boutique categories. And while it’s not cheap at just under $ K, the Omnis GF delivers many of the ergonomic and aesthetic joys of its inspiration while ironing out eccentricities that could ...

Oct 14, 2013 · Earlier this year, Fano Guitars announced the Alt de Facto GF6 model, which is inspired by and loosely based on the Fender Starcaster models from the 70s. I finally had a chance to play one for a short period of time and have a few thoughts about it.

Jan 14, 2020 · NAMM 2020: Fano Guitars has announced the Omnis Series, which brings its fresh takes on classic electric guitar outlines to a sub-$999 price point. Four models will be available at first - the Jazz-esque JM6, LP Jr-ish SP6, GF6 semi-hollow and double-cut MG6 - and each will come in three finishes, including a gigbag.

Fans of the ES335 or the Starcaster will feel right at home with this guitar. Specs: The GF6 represents some of Dennis Fano's finest work, building on an iconic, semi-hollow body platform and improving upon it significantly...this beautifully finished Tobacco Burst NOS build is no ...