The Faith Nexus Venus FPVECK Cutaway Electro is a premium, all-solid electro-acoustic guitar that carefully bridges the gap between stripped-back acoustic models and high-end stage instruments. Built with direct feedback from performing musicians in mind, this mid-sized auditorium guitar resolves the common challenge of finding an instrument that offers compact playing comfort without sacrificing natural acoustic projection or low-end fullness.
All-Solid Mahogany Construction
The foundation of this instrument's distinctive acoustic voice is its complete all-solid timber construction. Featuring a solid Indonesian mahogany top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the guitar yields a reliably linear tone with a strong emphasis on the mid-range and smooth high-end sweetness. Unlike standard laminate guitars, this all-solid mahogany layout produces a focused, warm harmonic depth that matures and grows richer the harder the instrument is played.
Iconic Venus Auditorium Body with Cutaway
As a global reference point for versatile body shapes, the Venus design features a 15" lower-bout width alongside a slightly shallower body depth. This configuration balances sitting comfort during long practice sessions with an impressive acoustic performance. A smooth Venetian cutaway provides unrestricted upper-fret access, accommodating contemporary fingerstyle techniques and technical lead lines higher up the neck.
Upgraded Appointments and Premium Woods
The construction utilizes hand-scalloped, quarter-sawn spruce braces arranged in a traditional forward X pattern, allowing the soundboard to pump air freely while retaining superb note definition. The hardware and touchpoints feature high-quality materials, incorporating genuine Macassan figured ebony for the fingerboard, bridge, and headplate. For enhanced structural longevity and protection, the body contours are protected by robust black-and-white ABS binding alongside a figured ebony pickguard.
Stage-Ready Fishman Electronics
Live performances are handled by an onboard Fishman Presys 2 preamp system paired with a Sonicore undersaddle piezo pickup element. This side-mounted electronics solution accurately translates the organic warmth of the solid mahogany body directly to a PA system or acoustic amplifier. The system remains simple and intuitive to navigate on stage, providing accessible volume, a two-band EQ contour control, a phase switch to eliminate performance feedback, and a clear built-in tuner.
Fluid Playability and Stable Hardware
The mahogany neck is attached using Patrick James Eggle's secure bolt-on design, which ensures maximum string-energy transfer to the body. Featuring a smooth 43 mm nut width and an expansive 16" fingerboard radius, the neck provides a stable, reassuring feel for both complex chording and quick string bending. Tuning stability is anchored by black Faith Precision sealed machine heads working in harmony with a Black Nubone nut and saddle.
Faith FPVECK Nexus Venus Cutaway Electro Specifications
- Top Wood - solid Indonesian mahogany for warm, mid-focused acoustic resonance.
- Back & Sides Wood - solid Indonesian mahogany providing reliable linear depth.
- Body Shape - Venus auditorium design balancing compact comfort with acoustic projection.
- Body Construction - Venetian cutaway layout for unhindered upper-fret accessibility.
- Bracing Material - hand-scalloped quarter-sawn spruce in a forward X pattern.
- Electronics - side-mounted Fishman Presys 2 preamp with Sonicore undersaddle piezo pickup.
- Preamp Controls - volume, two-band EQ contour, phase switch, and integrated chromatic tuner.
- Neck Material - mahogany utilizing a stable Patrick James Eggle bolt-on design.
- Fingerboard Material - Macassan figured ebony for premium feel and durability.
- Fingerboard Radius - 16" (40.6 cm).
- Scale Length - 25.4" (64.5 cm).
- Nut Width - 43 mm.
- Nut & Saddle Material - Black Nubone ensuring smooth string seating.
- Binding - black-and-white ABS body, fingerboard, and headstock binding.
- Tuners - Faith Precision sealed black machine heads.
- Bridge & Pins - Macassan figured ebony bridge with ebony pins.
- Accessories - padded Faith gigbag included.
The Faith FPVECK Nexus Venus Cutaway Electro earns its place as a dependable workhorse for gigging singer-songwriters and progressive acoustic players alike. Moving effortlessly between the rehearsal room and amplified stages, this instrument delivers professional-grade, all-solid tonewood performance in a highly comfortable, accessible format.