This Faith ‘Dark Roast’ Legacy model is a special instrument, utilising premium African Mahogany for the whole instrument, finished in a ‘Dark Roast’ stain, giving the instrument a beautifully rich and moody appearance. Its tone reflects its appearance with a rich and brooding delivery with lots of mid-range heft. This model shape is an ‘Earth’ which is based upon Patrick James Eggle’s historic ‘Linville’ shape, taking inspiration from Orchestra Models (OM) of old. Across the lower bout it measures 15” – the same as the Venus model - but its overall contour that is somewhat more refined. This size and shape however definitely qualify as a perfect ‘all-rounder’, being big enough to perform well unplugged, but small enough to be used on stage for long periods by players of any stature.
When playing an all-mahogany guitar, you can expect a tone that focuses primarily on the mid-ranges with a well-controlled, warmth of character. Adding the torrefied Mahogany top however, gives an extra layer of depth and aged maturity seldom found on all-mahogany guitars.
The FG5 model is bound in figured Ebony; has a figured Ebony fingerboard and bridge; plus, genuine unbleached bone nuts, saddles, and bridge pins for added resonance. Plus, this dark beauty has a 1mm thick figured Ebony pickguard which will help protect this beautiful instrument.
As with all Faith Legacy models, the Dark Roast is fitted with Fishman's FLEX-T-BLEND preamp system which features an undersaddle piezo pickup and condenser microphone located just inside the soundhole. The preamp features 3 ultra-discreet knobs integrated into the side of the guitar; a built in tuner with a discreet screen; an EQ contour control; a pickup blend control (Piezo/Mic); and a phase control to control feedback.
The guitar of course comes complete with its Faith branded fitted hard case.
Shipping within mainland UK using fully insured 24-hour courier service @ £35.00.
Shipping to US/Canada, using UPS, is £185.00. Shipping to EU is £65.00
Customers outside of UK/EU/US/Canada should contact Vintage Rare & Retro Guitars for a shipping quotation. Free pick-up is always available at our Gullane shop.
