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Magnificently mango...
Unique sonic flavour that just keeps on giving. An exotic tone that sounds even richer with age. This is an all-solid figured Java mango build, and it blossoms with sonic character the more you play. Bringing you an immersive instrument that will certainly stay with you for many performances to come. It's time you experience sound like never before. And one you definitely won't forget.
Not only does the Venus Blue Moon sound even better with age, but its solid figured Java mango provides one striking aesthetic too. It's indulgent, majestic, and totally irresistible. Sonically, Java mango delivers its own distinctive warmth with a dark, moody nature. Plus, with a similar attitude to maple, the Blue Moon is perfect for stage or studio use thanks to its responsive, defined, feedback resistant character. It's easy to control, allowing you to get the response you desire, and create something different. Birthed for the spotlight, your most majestically unique tone awaits. Dare to be different?
Faith's most iconic body shape
It's back. And it's truly out of this world. With a its classic Venus shape, the Blue Moon Electro offers an instantly recognisable look to all Faith fans. And in 2013, the Faith Naked Venus was voted 'The UK's Best Acoustic Guitar' at the MIA Music Awards, bringing you an award winning body shape that simply oozes premium quality. But if you're new to Faith, then here's what you need to know about the Venus. Its shape takes inspiration from classic auditorium and OM acoustics, but offers a 15'' lower bout and a sleek, slimmed down body depth to give you tonal depth, richness, and blissful balance. Oh, and it's a sublime choice for comfortable playability too. Expect a silky-smooth, fast-paced feel with unrestricted access to the highest frets. The Faith Venus Blue Moon - compact with a big sonic impact.
Natural live performance - every time
Take to the stage. And do it right with Fishman. Known for making live performance everything it should be. Fishman have a world renowned rep and bring the industry high-quality, responsive electronics. So, it's about time you make every live performance count. Featuring a Fishman INK3 preamp and a Sonicore piezo under the saddle pickup, the Venus Blue Moon is certainly ready for the stage. And every time you plug in, it's natural, pure, and pristine.
And although Faith know you adore your acoustic tone, it's always fun to play around with sonic flavour in live settings. So to ensure you can find your most goose-bump-inducing character, this Blue Moon features a 3-band EQ for tweaking your tone. It's a sophisticated, modern system that makes live performance simply effortless. No need to worry about unwanted feedback, each time you play, you play with precision and passion. And that's exactly the way it should be. Refined, responsive electronics that make rehearsals, studio sessions, and gigs an unforgettable experience. Plus, with an on-board chromatic tuner, you're always pitch perfect with the Blue Moon.
Trustworthy quality
Keep the faith in Faith. Because they're one ethical company with drive and passion for protecting the environment as much as possible. With workshops in West Java, Indonesia, Faith have dedicated their working lives to sustainable, and ethical manufacturing processes. Being extremely conscious of environmental and human resource concerns. Each Faith model produced is birthed in accordance with this vision, radiating the elegance, craftsmanship, and superior tonal palette that Patrick James Eggle designs are known for.
Patrick James Eggle
Ready? As here comes a story of why your Faith guitar features Patrick James Eggle designs. Firstly, to introduce Patrick. Mr Eggle is a man who had major input to the designs Faith guitars. He built his first guitar at the age of 15 as a school project. And by the time he'd completed it, he was completely dissatisfied with the result, and pulled it all apart to start from scratch. Sparking the perfectionism for pure playability, the ultimate tone, and striking designs.
This ignited a life-long obsession, leading him to fame, and earning a renowned reputation for his uncompromising quality, as well as a meticulous eye for tasteful design. His overall commitment to producing guitars of the highest quality tone and feel resulted in awards, and an instantly recognisable feel among players. You certainly know a Patrick James Eggle design when you play one. Starting out in 2002, Faith Guitars was born. Created by an exclusive group of veteran guitar legends, led by the master himself Patrick James Eggle. He trained every single member in hand-crafting, and hand-finishing lutherie techniques that have characterised Patrick James Eggle designs for decades.
Protection included, it matters
A stellar instrument like this, it needs protection when on-the-go or not in use. So that's why the legends at Faith have included a durable hard case. Take this absolute stunner anywhere, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage this Venus Blue Moon, the Faith Hard Case provides pure peace of mind. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Product: Faith Venus Blue Moon Electro Acoustic LH, Blue Moon Burst
- Code: FVBLML
- Dexterity: Left Handed
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Solid Figured Java Mango
- Body Material: Solid Figured Java Mango
- Body Type: Venus
- Bridge Material: Macassan Figured Ebony
- Bridge Pins: Macassan Figured Ebony w/ Abalone Dots
- Bracing Material: Quarter-Sawn Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: Patrick James Eggle X-Brace
- Binding: Flamed Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Colour: Blue Moon Burst
- Rosette: 5 mm Abalone w/ Fibre Border
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Joint: Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard Material: Macassan Figured Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl 'F' at 12th Fret
- Fingerboard Radius: 16''
- Truss Rod: 2-Way
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- String Spacing: 55 mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
- Electronics: Fishman INK3 w/ Undersaddle Pickup
- Included: Faith Hardcase