The Faith Naked Venus Mahogany FKVMG Cutaway Electro Acoustic strips away unnecessary cosmetic additions to let the raw, acoustic character of an all-mahogany build speak for itself. By focusing entirely on structural integrity and structural tone, this electro-acoustic instrument exposes the very soul of the guitar.
The Naked Venus FKVMG is a great option for singer-songwriters, recording artists, and live performers, it offers an approachable, player-friendly format that prioritises physical comfort alongside a highly distinct, deeply organic voice.
All-Solid Mahogany Construction
The standout attribute of this model is its complete, solid mahogany construction across the top, back, and sides. While many guitars balance a mahogany body with a spruce soundboard, utilizing solid mahogany for the top shifts the instrument into a beautifully rich, sweet, and woody tonal profile. It yields an exceptionally balanced delivery focusing heavily on mid-range articulation. Because all-mahogany guitars produce a linear sound unburdened by overwhelming overtones or harsh harmonics, this model tracks beautifully in a studio environment, ensuring an uncomplicated and direct sonic capture that sits perfectly in a mix.
Renowned Venus Auditorium Shape
Built using one of Faith's original hallmark profiles, the Venus has long served as a benchmark design for balancing acoustic power with ergonomic playing comfort. It features a 15" (38.1 cm) lower bout paired with a sleeker, shallower body depth than a traditional grand auditorium. This prevents the guitar from feeling cumbersome during long tracking or gigging sessions, yet it preserves the structural volume required for confident acoustic projection and excellent note sustain. A smooth Venetian cutaway cleanly expands the performance envelope, allowing your fretting hand to transition effortlessly into the higher register.
2-Stage Unrestricted Satin Finish
True to the series philosophy, the body is treated with an ultra-thin 2-stage satin finish that wraps the all-solid timbers without dampening their natural physical properties. Unlike heavy, multi-layered gloss coatings that can choke a guitar's acoustic movement, this breathing lacquer allows the solid mahogany to vibrate and move with absolute freedom. This enhances the general liveliness and responsiveness of the instrument under hard picking, heavy strumming, and delicate finger-style tracking alike, ensuring the soundboard reacts immediately to your dynamic shifts.
Discreet Fishman Presys 1 Electronics
Stage readiness is delivered via an integrated Fishman Presys 1 preamp system paired with an under-saddle piezo pickup strip. This transparent active setup is designed to be highly reliable and simple to operate, providing essential controls for master volume, a phase switch for stage feedback management, and an EQ contour dial to sculpt your plugged-in presence. A bright, built-in chromatic tuner makes on-the-fly pitch adjustments straightforward. The output jack is neatly integrated directly into the bottom strap button, while a completely separate battery compartment keeps maintenance quick and effortless.
Faith Naked Venus Cutaway Electro Mahogany Specifications
- Solid Mahogany Top — Generates a sweet, woody, and direct acoustic voice with exceptional mid-range focus.
- Solid Mahogany Back and Sides — Enhances the soundboard with strong projection, linear sustain, and rich acoustic warmth.
- Venus Auditorium Profile — A highly comfortable 15" (38.1 cm) lower bout shape designed to balance physical accessibility with deep acoustic power.
- Venetian Cutaway — Grants easy, unhindered access to the upper frets for versatile note selection.
- Hand-Scalloped Quarter-Sawn Spruce Bracing — A high-grade internal Patrick James Eggle X-brace system that supports the top while maximizing vibration.
- 2-Stage Satin Finish — An ultra-thin finish that protects the instrument while letting the all-solid wood breathe and resonate.
- Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Neck Design — Provides an incredibly stable neck-to-body connection that reinforces overall resonance and string energy transfer.
- Striped Indonesian Ebony Fingerboard — Offers a durable, highly responsive playing surface with a comfortable 16" (40.6 cm) radius.
- Fishman Presys 1 Preamp & Piezo Pickup — Stage-ready active system featuring volume control, phase correction, an EQ contour switch, and an integrated tuner.
- Nut Width — Standard 43 mm nut width paired with a high-performance NuBone nut for precise string spacing and intonation.
- Scale Length — 25.6" (65 cm) standard scale length ensuring optimal string tension and acoustic definition.
- Striped Indonesian Ebony Bridge & Pins — Features an ebony bridge fitted with premium ebony bridge pins adorned with abalone dots.
- Faith Precision Black Machine Heads — Deliver reliable tuning stability and smooth, highly accurate gear adjustments.
- Abalone 2mm Rosette — Features a minimalist abalone soundhole ring to complement the organic wood grain.
- Mother of Pearl 'F' Inlay — A classic, understated marker positioned elegantly at the 12th fret.
- Padded Gigbag Included — Comes complete with a high-quality transport bag featuring comfortable shoulder straps and accessory storage.
The Faith Naked Mahogany Venus FKVMG earns its place as a remarkably dependable choice for performers tracking in the studio or stepping onto a live stage. By removing costly decorative binding and thick lacquers, it channels every ounce of its value into all-solid timber construction and reliable Fishman performance, yielding a friendly, linearly balanced instrument that rewards players across all skill levels.