Here for sale we have a Faith FNCETB Neptune Trembessi Series Electro Acoustic Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in Indonesia in 2016, this guitar consists of a Solid Engelmann Spruce top, Solid Indonesian Trembessi back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and a 20-fret Macassan Figured Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include Grover Rotomatic tuners, a Macassan Figured Ebony bridge, and a Shadow Preamp and Pickup system. This system has controls for volume, treble, bass, phase, and an onboard tuner.
The Mahogany neck plays very well, with what might be described as a moderately-sized rounded 'C' profile that fills the hand nicely without feeling cumbersome. The worn-in Gloss finish to the rear of this particular neck provides a sense of familiarity to the playing experience which is really quite inspiring in the hands. The Macassar Ebony fingerboard is supremely pleasant under the fingers and provides a durable yet luxurious playing surface. The 16" radius is practical for chords, fingerstyle and melodic playing techniques, whilst the cutaway enhances access to the upper frets, really opening up the full register of the instrument.
The Faith Neptune is based on Patrick James Eggle's 'Saluda' body shape, which is close in size and shape to a baby jumbo. This means that there is plenty of power and depth to the tone whilst retaining a comfortable and manageable playing position. The Indonesian Trembesi used in this instrument's construction delivers a warm and balanced tone, not dissimilar to Mahogany, but with a Rosewood-esque sparkle in the top end. The top projects well and provides a wide and sensitive dynamic range with no loss of clarity at higher volumes. It's easy to see why this guitar has been so well reviewed since its release.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.