The Faith PJE Legacy Earth FG2HCE Cutaway Electro Rosewood is a sophisticated instrument crafted for musicians who seek a refined, clear acoustic signature combined with professional-grade live performance flexibility.
Born from a partnership with celebrated British luthier Patrick James Eggle, this premium electro acoustic guitar pairs a kiln-matured top with solid tonewoods to establish an exceptionally mature voice that feels broken-in from your first performance.
Torrefied Sitka Spruce Soundboard
The heart of this instrument is its solid Canadian Sitka spruce soundboard, which undergoes a specialized thermal treating process known as torrefaction. By air-drying the timber and roasting it in a tightly controlled low-oxygen kiln, nearly all natural moisture within the cellular fibers is removed before a precise level of re-humidification is introduced. This rapid ageing process mimics decades of regular playing, allowing the wood to settle instantly into its sweet spot. The result is a highly stable, structurally resonant top that produces a rich, mellow tone and remarkable dynamic headroom right out of the hardcase.
Premium Solid Rosewood Back and Sides
Complementing the roasted spruce top, the body is constructed with beautifully matched two-piece solid rosewood back and sides. Renowned as a premium choice for high-tier acoustic guitars, solid rosewood introduces tremendous acoustic power, deep low-end complexity, and a sparkling treble response. This all-solid combination frames the overall voice with pristine definition and extensive sustain, ensuring every note sings during intricate tracking sessions and live sets alike.
Patrick James Eggle Earth OM Profile
The body is shaped to Eggle's historic Linville layout, delivering a refined interpretation of the timeless Orchestra Model (OM). It features a 15-inch lower bout that is flattened at the base, paired with a comfortable, shallow body depth of 11.3 cm at the base. This mid-sized footprint serves as an exceptional acoustic all-rounder, offering enough native volume to project powerfully when unplugged while remaining comfortable to hold on stage for long hours. A smooth venetian cutaway ensures unrestricted access to the higher frets for complex lead lines and high-register fingerpicking patterns.
Modern Playability and Ebony Fingerboard
The guitar is built with a stable mahogany neck featuring a Patrick James Eggle bolt-on joint and a smooth satin finish to minimise fretting drag. The fingerboard and matching bridge are carved from premium Macassan figured ebony, accented by a single mother-of-pearl "F" inlay at the 12th fret.
Fishman Flex Blend Electronics
For pristine onstage amplification, the guitar is fitted with an advanced Fishman Flex Blend preamp system. Rather than relying solely on a basic transducer, this system blends a high-fidelity undersaddle piezo pickup with an internal condenser microphone positioned inside the soundhole. This dual-source configuration captures the organic acoustic movement and full wood resonance of the body, allowing you to fully explore percussive acoustic techniques. The layout is managed via three ultra-discreet side-mounted knobs and includes an EQ contour setting, a pickup blend control, a phase switch to curb live feedback, and a built-in digital tuner.
Premium Appointments and Details
A solid flamed maple binding outlines the edges, alongside a premium 1mm thick solid figured ebony pickguard that allows the soundboard to flex freely. Tuning reliability is handled by premium Grover Rotomatic 18:1 ratio nickel machine heads, while unbleached natural bone nuts, saddles, and bridge pins maintain maximum vibrational transfer.
Faith PJE Legacy Earth Cutaway Electro Rosewood Specifications
- Top Wood - solid torrefied Sitka spruce.
- Back & Sides Wood - premium solid 2-piece rosewood.
- Body Type - Earth Orchestra Model (OM) with venetian cutaway.
- Preamp / Pickup System - Fishman Flex Blend with internal condenser microphone and undersaddle piezo.
- Neck Material - mahogany.
- Neck Joint - Patrick James Eggle bolt-on design.
- Neck Finish - satin.
- Fingerboard Material - Macassan figured ebony.
- Fingerboard Radius - 16" (40.6 cm).
- Fingerboard Inlays - mother-of-pearl "F" at 12th fret.
- Scale Length - 25.6" (65 cm).
- Nut Width - 45 mm.
- Nut & Saddle Material - natural unbleached bone.
- Bracing - hand-scalloped quarter-sawn spruce.
- Binding - solid flamed maple.
- Rosette - 5mm abalone with fibre border.
- Bridge Material - Macassan figured ebony with bone bridge pins.
- Machine Heads - Grover Rotomatic 18:1 ratio nickel.
- Accessories - Faith premium hardcase included.
The Faith PJE Legacy Earth Cutaway Electro Rosewood earns its place as an investment-grade performance guitar, offering a beautifully balanced acoustic voice backed by versatile stage electronics.