The Faith Blue Moon Neptune FNCEBLM Cutaway Electro-Acoustic is a distinctive, high-performance instrument tailored for players who demand a uniquely balanced sonic signature, standout looks and great playability!
Conceived under the guidance of world-renowned master luthier Patrick James Eggle, the Blue Moon Venus adapts Faith's signature "Baby Jumbo" body shape to create an exceptionally capable performance guitar. By combining a scaled-down jumbo geometry with a rare, choice selection of Indonesian tonewood, it yields an articulate and focused acoustic voice that settles beautifully into live sound mixes without the muddy overtones common to larger acoustic guitars.
All-Solid Tropical Mango Tonewood
In a departure from conventional acoustic design, this instrument is constructed entirely from solid Figured Java Mango wood. Sourced responsibly in Indonesia under the SVLK legal timber scheme, solid mango delivers a unique tonal performance that sits comfortably between the punchy projection of rosewood and the mellow warmth of mahogany. It features a dark, brooding voice with a strong low-mid presence that rolls off smoothly in the higher mid-range frequencies.
Crucially for the gigging guitarist, solid mango naturally produces a lower level of resonant overtones, a trait very similar to maple. This makes the soundboard inherently well-controlled and exceptionally feedback-resistant when amplified. The solid wood structure is supported internally by hand-scalloped, quarter-sawn spruce braces in Patrick James Eggle's signature X-brace pattern, optimizing the flexibility and projection of the soundboard while ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Modern Playability
Every component on the Blue Moon Venus is chosen to maintain precise tuning stability and smooth playability. The satin-finished mahogany neck features a hihgly playable C-profile and is attached using Patrick James Eggle's high-rigidity bolt-on neck joint, which establishes a secure wood-to-wood bond for maximum sustain. This is paired with a premium Macassan figured Ebony fingerboard, complete with the signature Faith 12-fret "F" inlay, which adds a crisp transient attack to every note.
Streamlined Live Electronics
On-stage amplification is handled by the low-profile Fishman INK3 preamp system paired with an undersaddle Sonicore piezo pickup. This cleanly integrated, side-mounted preamp interface provides effortless acoustic tone-shaping without cluttering the side of the instrument or adding unnecessary weight. The system features a highly responsive, flush-fitting chromatic tuner with an integrated display for silent adjustments between songs.
Musicians can dial in their live sound instantaneously using the intuitive 3-band EQ rotaries, which offer separate controls for volume, bass, middle, and treble. The output jack is neatly consolidated at the base of the guitar within a singular, easy-access compartment that houses both the battery box and a heavy-duty strap button, minimizing the hardware footprint on the lower bout.
Premium Hardware and Hardcase
The tuning array consists of genuine chrome Grover Rotomatic machine heads, providing smooth mechanical adjustment and excellent pitch retention. Both the nut and the compensated bridge saddle are crafted from self-lubricating TUSQ material, completely eliminating string friction and tuning snags.
The guitar comes complete with a fitted plush-lined hardcase to protect the instrument during transport and storage.
Faith Blue Moon Neptune FNCEBLM Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Specifications
- All-Solid Java Mango Build - Top, back, and sides are crafted from solid Indonesian Java Mango for a dark, warm, and highly focused acoustic character.
- Neptune "Baby Jumbo" Geometry - Built with a 16" (40.6 cm) lower bout that provides excellent acoustic projection and low-end depth without full jumbo bulk.
- Venetian Cutaway - Graceful curved profile provides comfortable, unrestricted access to the upper frets.
- Fishman INK3 Preamp - Low-profile, surface-mounted stage preamp featuring a 3-band EQ and master volume control.
- Onboard Chromatic Tuner - Integrated push-button digital tuner with clear display ensures swift, silent tuning adjustments.
- Fishman Sonicore Pickup - High-output undersaddle piezo element tracks immediate string dynamics with pristine clarity.
- Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Neck - High-stability mahogany neck connection ensuring excellent mechanical string-to-body energy transfer.
- Macassan Figured Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge - Exceptionally dense, high-grade tonewood surface that yields fast tracking and incredible wear resistance.
- 43 mm TUSQ Nut & Saddle - High-performance material that eliminates string binding while optimizing vibrational transmission across all six strings.
- 16" (40.6 cm) Fingerboard Radius - Flat, modern profile ideal for smooth flatpicking, complex chording, and clean string bends.
- Hand-Scalloped Spruce Bracing - Quarter-sawn spruce laid out in a signature X-brace configuration to balance top flexibility and structural stability.
- Grover Rotomatic Machine Heads - Professional-grade chrome tuners offering fine mechanical action and dependable tuning retention.
- Solid Flamed Maple Binding - Premium hardwood outer binding adds exceptional structural structural rim reinforcement.
- Abalone Soundhole Rosette - Elegant 5mm abalone inlay with a subtle fibre border detailing the soundhole perimeter.
- Fitted Woodshell Hardcase Included - Ships complete with a fitted, plush-lined hardcase to protect the solid wood instrument during transit and storage.
Faith FNCEBLM Blue Moon Neptune Cutaway Electro-Acoustic earns its place on any performing musician's stand, delivering a refined, beautifully controlled acoustic-electric voice that remains clear and feedback-free on the loudest stages. A dependable choice for touring professionals, singer-songwriters, and tracking engineers, it provides the premium playability, solid tonewood depth, and reliable hardware required to tackle rigorous gigging schedules with absolute confidence.
This is a high quality guitar, designed by Patrick James Eggle. The feel, the looks, the sound, the playability, the electronics, everything is at a very high standard. You can’t go wrong with a Faith Guitar.