Description
Discover the stunning Faith Neptune Blue Moon, an exclusive electro-acoustic guitar that combines eye-catching aesthetics with a unique, richly balanced tone. Designed to captivate both performers and audiences, this instrument delivers exceptional sound clarity and playability.
Main Features
- Crafted from solid, sustainable Mango tonewood sourced responsibly under the SVLK Indonesian Legal Wood scheme
- Neptune body shape with a 16" lower bout balances robust sound and manageable size
- Cutaway design for effortless playability on higher frets
- Unique mid-range tonal palette delivering warmth and clarity, ideal for both unplugged and amplified use
- Fishman INK3 preamp with sonicore undersaddle pickup, 3-band EQ, and built-in tuner for seamless stage amplification
- Exquisite solid flamed maple binding and ebony fittings enhance visual appeal and durability
- Comes with a premium woodshell hardcase featuring a plush padded interior for ultimate protection
This impressive addition to the Faith collection features sustainable tropical mango tonewood, known for its warm, dark tonal character. The Neptune’s distinctive body shape, inspired by the acclaimed Patrick James Eggle ‘Saluda’, offers a powerful yet controlled sound while maintaining a comfortable size. The elegant cutaway facilitates easy access to the upper frets, perfect for expressive lead playing.
Specifications
- Top: Solid Mango
- Back & Sides: Solid Mango
- Neck: Mahogany with Patrick James Eggle bolt-on joint
- Fingerboard: Macassan Figured Ebony, radius 16"
- Binding: Solid Flamed Maple
- Bridge: Macassan Figured Ebony with Abalone dot pins
- Nut Width: 43mm, String Spacing: 55mm
- Nut & Saddle Material: TUSQ (PQ-6116/PQ-9110)
- Bracing: Hand-scalloped quarter-sawn spruce
- Machine Heads: Grover Rotomatic Chrome
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl ‘F’ at 12th fret
- Rosette: 5mm abalone with fibre border
- Finish: Gloss on top, back, and sides
- Electronics: Fishman INK3 preamp with undersaddle pickup and side-mounted controls
- Strings: D’Addario XT Light Gauge (12-16-24-32-42-53)
- Case: Included woodshell hardcase with padded plush interior
Tone and Playability
Mango wood offers a distinct tonal signature that is neither aggressively loud nor overly mellow. It produces a dark, brooding sound with a frequency response slightly below mahogany, providing excellent control and feedback resistance. Ideal for live performance, the balance between warmth and clarity ensures your playing shines through every time.
The Neptune’s baby-jumbo body shape provides a rich and resonant acoustic tone while remaining light and comfortable. The cutaway design allows effortless access to upper frets, making it perfect for lead lines and intricate fingerstyle playing.
Unique Visual Appeal
Each Blue Moon Neptune guitar showcases a one-of-a-kind blue burst finish that transforms the natural mango grain into vivid shades of blue, turquoise, aquamarine, and ebony black. Complemented by flamed maple binding and ebony fittings, every guitar is a stunning, individual work of art.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of wood is used in the Faith Blue Moon Neptune?
The guitar is crafted from solid mango wood sourced sustainably in Java, Indonesia, featuring a unique tonal character that balances warmth, clarity, and feedback resistance.
➤ Does the Blue Moon Neptune come with built-in electronics?
Yes, it is equipped with a Fishman INK3 preamp and sonicore undersaddle pickup. The side-mounted control panel includes a 3-band EQ and built-in tuner for easy amplification and quick adjustments on stage.
➤ Is the cutaway design practical for playing higher frets?
Absolutely. The Neptune’s cutaway body provides easy access to higher frets, allowing for comfortable lead playing and extended reach without sacrificing tone or body size.
➤ What protective case does the guitar come with?
It includes a durable woodshell hardcase with a padded plush interior, perfect for safeguarding your instrument when not in use or during transport.
➤ How does the finish affect each guitar’s appearance?
The Blue Moon burst finish highlights the natural mango wood grain, resulting in unique patterns and colour variations including bright blues, aquamarines, turquoises, and ebony-like blacks, ensuring each guitar is visually distinctive.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
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