The Faith Nexus Series FPNCECF Neptune Electro is an all-solid electro-acoustic guitar configured to carefully bridge the gap between essential acoustic models and top-tier stage instruments. By moving away from standard factory laminates and embracing premium tonewood selection, this highly responsive instrument resolves the common player dilemma of searching for acoustic power and deep projection without taking on the physically restrictive bulk of a traditional full-sized jumbo.
All-Solid Figured Javanese Trembesi Construction
The defining foundational asset of this instrument is its complete all-solid timber construction. Crafted with a solid figured Javanese trembesi soundboard alongside solid figured trembesi back and sides, the guitar yields a distinctive voice native to the Indonesian island of Java. Trembesi produces a beautifully balanced, warm tonal response with a pronounced mid-range presence closely akin to high-grade mahogany. Because the body relies entirely on solid wood, the resonance matures naturally and yields deeper harmonic complexity the harder the instrument is played over time.
Ergonomic Neptune Baby-Jumbo Body Template
The guitar is shaped to Patrick James Eggle's highly acclaimed Saluda template, scaling down the classic jumbo profile into an agile, user-friendly baby-jumbo size. Featuring a 16" lower bout, the body retains a wide internal cavity that pumps air efficiently to offer significant natural volume and projection. A smooth, integrated cutaway layout guarantees clear access to the upper frets, ensuring intricate lead work or contemporary fingerstyle chord positions are immediate and comfortable to navigate.
Hand-Scalloped Patrick James Eggle Bracing
Directly beneath the exotic soundboard lies a rigorous, player-focused internal architecture. The guitar implements Patrick James Eggle's bespoke X-brace design, shaped out of hand-scalloped, quarter-sawn spruce. This structural approach minimizes dead spots and optimises soundboard flexibility, letting the top wood vibrate fluidly for clean note separation and an expansive acoustic range.
Stage-Ready Fishman Electronics
Live performances are fully managed by a side-mounted Fishman Presys 2 preamp system working in tandem with an active Fishman Sonicore undersaddle piezo pickup strip. This reliable stage pairing accurately translates the rich acoustic core of the solid trembesi body straight to a PA system or acoustic amplifier. The preamp control panel is intuitive and accessible under stage lights, hosting dials for master volume, a two-band EQ contour for tone adjustments, a phase switch to stop unwanted feedback, and a clear integrated chromatic tuner.
Premium Hardwood Appointments and Playability
The mahogany neck utilizes a secure Patrick James Eggle bolt-on design, reinforcing stable string-vibration transfer directly into the body. This is paired with an expansive 16" fingerboard radius and a smooth Macassan figured ebony fingerboard, facilitating smooth chord transitions and effortless string bending. The structural touchpoints are completed with a premium Macassan figured ebony bridge and headplate, cream ABS binding, a genuine 2mm abalone rosette, and an authentic solid figured ebony pickguard.
Faith Nexus Series FPNCECF Neptune Electro Specifications
- Top Wood - solid figured Javanese trembesi for warm, balanced acoustic response.
- Back & Sides Wood - solid figured Javanese trembesi ensuring linear depth and mid-range focus.
- Body Shape - Neptune baby-jumbo template balancing projection with sitting comfort.
- Body Construction - traditional cutaway configuration for unhindered upper-fret access.
- Bracing Material - hand-scalloped quarter-sawn spruce.
- Bracing Pattern - Patrick James Eggle X-brace design for optimized soundboard resonance.
- Electronics - side-mounted Fishman Presys 2 preamp with Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup.
- Preamp Controls - volume, two-band EQ, phase feedback reduction switch, and integrated chromatic tuner.
- Neck Material - mahogany utilizing a stable Patrick James Eggle bolt-on design.
- Fingerboard Material - Macassan figured ebony with mother-of-pearl "F" 12th fret inlay.
- Fingerboard Radius - 16" (40.6 cm).
- Nut Width - 43 mm.
- Nut & Saddle Material - Nubone cream ensures consistent string transmission.
- Pickguard - solid figured ebony pickguard.
- Rosette - 2 mm abalone ring with integrated fibre border.
- Binding - cream ABS body, fingerboard, and headstock binding.
- Tuners - Faith Precision chrome sealed machine heads.
- Bridge & Pins - Macassan figured ebony bridge with ebony pins featuring abalone dots.
- Instrument Weight - 1.60 kg.
- Accessories - padded Faith gigbag included.
The Faith Nexus Series FPNCECF Neptune Electro earns its place as a dependable workhorse for touring singer-songwriters and technical acoustic players alike. This distinctive, cutaway-equipped baby jumbo bridges the gap between raw acoustic projection and stage-ready functionality, remaining a highly flexible solution for home tracking and live venues.