Novo Signature "Strawberry Woman" Solus M1 2023

Dennis Fano partnered with oil on canvas painter, David Kassan, to create this unique, one of a kind Novo Signature Solus M1. "Strawberry Woman" is hand-painted on top of a lightly distressed Bull Black nitrocellulose finish.

"It has been a real honor to work with David. His paintings are so incredibly captivating and lifelike. From a few feet away, you’d swear you were looking at a photograph. The graceful brushstrokes and subtle textures are only revealed upon close inspection. David is a true master of his craft. I’m in awe."

- Dennis Fano

"This collaboration with Novo Guitars has been an immense honor. Each of their guitars is a masterpiece, adorned with beautifully aged patinas. The variety of finishes drew me in as an artist who appreciates and aims for tactile surfaces in my work. With this project, my aim was to infuse the painting with the essence of human emotion and tonality. Just as our voices possess distinct tones, so too does each individual guitar Novo produces. Typically, the oil paintings I create remain silent. However, in this portrayal of my friend Brooke as the Strawberry Woman, I intended to evoke a unique resonance, a tone that allows the guitar to articulate her unique voice."

- David Kassan

Specs:

• Lollar Staple P-90 pickup
• Light distress
• Tempered pine body
• Tempered figured maple neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• Aluminum side dot inlays
• Chunky ‘C’ neck (.880”)
• 9.5" - 14" fingerboard radius
• 24.75” scale length
• 22 Jescar medium frets (.047″x.095″)
• Graph Tech nut
• Black hardware
• Compensated wrapover bridge
• Recessed strap locks
• Kluson® tuners w/ staggered posts
• Volume knob
• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Matching peghead w/ engraved logo
• DR Black Beauty 10-46 strings
• Novo Signature G&G hardshell case
• 6.3 lbs