The Faith FPVSF Nexus Venus Cutaway Electro is a carefully engineered, all-solid electro-acoustic guitar designed to bridge the gap between essential acoustic models and premium stage-focused instruments.
Built around the physical requirements of working musicians, this highly versatile auditorium model solves the common challenge of finding a compact instrument that sits comfortably against the body without sacrificing low-end depth, organic acoustic definition, or live projection.
All-Solid Mahogany Construction
The foundational asset of this instrument's warm, responsive voice is its complete all-solid timber construction. Crafted with a solid Indonesian mahogany top alongside a solid mahogany back and matching sides, the guitar yields a reliably linear, balanced tone with a clear emphasis on mid-range presence and sweet treble frequencies. The all-solid construction provides an expansive harmonic depth that matures and grows increasingly resonant the more the instrument is played hard and strummed over time.
Iconic Venus Auditorium Body with Cutaway
The guitar is shaped to Faith's original Venus auditorium template, a globally recognized body profile celebrated for striking an ideal balance between size and performance. Featuring a 15" lower bout paired with a slightly shallower body depth, the instrument remains comfortable to manage during extended practice sessions and long stage sets. The integration of a smooth Venetian cutaway guarantees unrestricted clearance across the upper frets, opening up technical lead work, contemporary chord positions, and fast acoustic solos.
Patrick James Eggle Bracing and Touchpoints
Beneath the solid mahogany soundboard lies a rigorous internal architecture meticulously designed by master luthier Patrick James Eggle. The structural system relies on hand-scalloped, quarter-sawn spruce braces configured in a traditional forward X pattern, ensuring the top vibrates freely while retaining focused note separation. The touchpoints maintain a boutique feel, utilising genuine Macassan figured ebony for the fingerboard, bridge, bridge pins, and headstock plate, alongside a solid figured ebony pickguard and a premium 2mm abalone rosette.
Stage-Ready Fishman Electronics
For seamless live performance, the guitar comes equipped with a side-mounted Fishman Presys 2 preamp system working alongside a Fishman Sonicore undersaddle piezo pickup strip. This active configuration accurately translates the organic acoustic warmth of the solid mahogany body directly through a PA system or acoustic amplifier.
The preamp control layout remains intuitive and easy to navigate under venue lights, providing a clear integrated chromatic tuner, a master volume control, a two-band EQ contour panel, and a phase switch to eliminate performance feedback.
Secure Bolt-On Neck and Stable Hardware
The mahogany neck is joined to the body using Patrick James Eggle's proven bolt-on design, which optimises physical string-energy transfer for enhanced sustain. Boasting a comfortable 43 mm nut width and an expansive 16" fingerboard radius, the neck provides a smooth, familiar landing for intricate chording and fluid string bending.
Long-term tuning stability is handled by black Faith Precision sealed machine heads working in tandem with a premium black Graphtech Nubone nut and saddle.
Faith Nexus Venus FPVSF Cutaway Electro Specifications
- Top Wood - solid Indonesian mahogany for warm, mid-focused acoustic resonance.
- Back & Sides Wood - solid Indonesian mahogany providing excellent linear tonal 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 for enhanced soundboard response.
- Bracing Pattern - Patrick James Eggle X-brace template ensuring focused note separation.
- Electronics - side-mounted Fishman Presys 2 preamp with Fishman Sonicore undersaddle piezo 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).
- Scale Length - 25.6" (65.0 cm).
- Nut Width - 43 mm.
- String Spacing - 55 mm.
- Nut & Saddle Material - Graphtech Nubone Black ensuring smooth string seating.
- Pickguard - solid figured ebony pickguard.
- Rosette - 2 mm abalone ring with integrated fibre border.
- Binding - ABS black body, fingerboard, and headstock binding with white purfling.
- Tuners - Faith Precision sealed black machine heads.
- Bridge & Pins - Macassan figured ebony bridge with ebony pins featuring abalone dots.
- Accessories - padded Faith gigbag included.
The Faith Nexus Venus FPVSF Cutaway Electro earns its place as a dependable workhorse for touring singer-songwriters, recording artists, and modern acoustic players alike. Offering a superb balance of premium hand-scalloped bracing, all-solid mahogany timbers, and high-performance electronics, this instrument stands ready for the demands of home studios and professional live stages.