Novo Guitars Serus J - Cat's Eye Burst

Get ready to turn some heads and command the stage with this incredible Novo Guitars Serus J Custom. Master builder Dennis Fano has a legendary reputation for creating instruments that feel like an extension of your own hands, and this Serus J is no exception. Wrapped in a jaw-dropping, light-distressed Cat's Eye Burst finish, this guitar beautifully blends a classic offset aesthetic with a modern, boutique attitude. Famous players like Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Rhett Shull have turned to Novo for their unmistakable vibe and resonant soul, and the moment you plug this beauty in, you'll instantly understand why.

The secret sauce of the Serus J lies in its choice of tonewoods. Built with a tempered (roasted) pine body and a tempered maple neck, this guitar possesses an incredible acoustic resonance, lightweight feel, and rock-solid stability. This unique roasting process ages the wood to perfection, giving you the tone and responsiveness of a well-loved vintage instrument straight out of the case. Paired with an East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, you get a rich, warm low-end and a smooth-as-butter playing experience.

When it comes to tone, this Novo is an absolute powerhouse thanks to a pair of Lindy Fralin P-90 pickups nestled under sleek nickel covers. Expect punchy, muscular midrange, articulate highs, and a glorious growl when you dig in. Whether you want sweet, jazzy cleans or gritty, overdriven rock textures, these pickups deliver with exceptional clarity. Top it all off with the gold standard of hardware—a Mastery M1 bridge and NV Vibrato system—and you have an instrument that stays perfectly in tune while offering the smoothest pitch bends in the business.

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Tempered Pine Magic: The roasted pine body delivers an incredibly lightweight feel with the deep resonance and snappy response of a vintage instrument.

Fralin P-90 Punch: Loaded with premium Lindy Fralin P-90 pickups for a versatile tonal palette that ranges from chimey cleans to raw, harmonic-rich overdrive.

Mastery Hardware Excellence: Equipped with a Mastery M1 bridge and NV Vibrato for unmatched tuning stability and effortless, buttery-smooth pitch control.

Compound Radius Playability: The 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard ensures effortless chord construction down low and choke-free string bends up high.

Boutique Custom Style: Features a gorgeous Light Distress Cat's Eye Burst finish, matching peghead, and retro Dumble-style knobs for a truly unique aesthetic.

Body Wood: Tempered Pine

Neck Wood: Tempered Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: East Indian Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 9.5"-14" Compound Radius

Fretboard Inlay/Material: MOTO Dots

Neck Profile: Medium C (.830")

Finish: Cat's Eye Burst (Light Distress)

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Standard Novo Tuners

Neck Pickup: Lindy Fralin P-90

Bridge Pickup: Lindy Fralin P-90

Electronics: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch

Bridge: Mastery M1 Bridge & NV Vibrato with Lightning Bolt Arm

Manufacturer Part Number: Serus J Custom (Spec Sheet: 26682)

Depth at 1st Fret: .840"

Depth at 12th Fret: .925"