Faith Naked FKVBK Venus OM Black All Solid Electro Acoustic Guitar & Case

Model Overview

Building upon the acclaimed Naked series of Faith Acoustic Guitars, these thru-black models deliver the same rich sonic performance you would expect from an all-solid wood guitar, but are enhanced by the special 'thru black' finish and black fittings and hardware.

Using a hand-rubbed stain - rather than a sprayed paint finish - results in a unique look to each guitar. Further to this, Spruce and Mahogany have differing cellular structures, so there is natural variation in the way that the stain takes to each piece of tonewood. This stunning quirk of nature is especially noticeable on the Spruce top, as in some areas, the black stain will be absorbed more than others, creating an individual patina to each and every model: Some will be more uniform black, some will have more wood pattern visible.

In keeping with original Naked series, cosmetics and non-essential dressing has been stripped away, leaving the guitars in their natural, Naked state. Satin finished all over, the tonewood is almost entirely unrestricted in its resonant movement, so the tone delivered is far beyond what is normally expected at this price level.

The Venus is the now iconic shape that brought Faith Guitars to the consciousness of so many players over the years. The combination of a 15" lower bout and a slimmer depth of body looks to classic OM or Auditorium body-shapes for inspiration, and makes the Venus the perfect compromise. It is still big enough to deliver a great acoustic performance, yet remains small enough for the player to jump around on stage with no problem.

This FKVBK model is equipped with Fishmans Presys1 sidemounted preamp system, complete with an integrated tuner. The output is routed thru a jack socket / strap button in the base of the guitar.

All Naked guitars are now supplied with a padded Faith Gigbag.

Fishman Pre-Amp / Pickup

This Faith Guitar is fitted with a Fishman Isys-T preamp (named Presys-T from 2019), and sonicore pickup. The output jack is combined with the strap button with a battery box fitted to the base of the guitar. The preamp features a Tuner, a contour button - choosing a flat EQ or a scooped EQ , and a phase button.

Specification Top WoodSolid Engelmann Spruce (2 Stage Satin)Back WoodSolid Indonesian Mahogany (2 Stage Satin)Side WoodSolid Indonesian Mahogany (2 Stage Satin)BindingN/ABracing MaterialHand-Scalloped Quarter-Sawn SpruceBracing PatternPatrick James Eggle X-Brace DesignRosette2mm AbaloneNeckMahoganyNeck FinishSatinNeck JointPatrick James Eggle Bolt-On DesignFingerboardIndonesian EbonyFingerboard Radius16"Fingerboard InlaysMother of Pearl 'F' at 12th FretMachine HeadFaith Precision ChromeTrussrod2 WayNut / SaddleNuBone (LC6116)/(LC9110)Nut WidthNut 43mm / String Spacing 55mmBridgeIndonesian EbonyBridge PinsEbony with Ablone DotsFinish Type2 Stage Satin all overPreamp / PickupFishman Presys1 / Fishman SonicoreHardcaseGigbag Included