How Guitar Building Master Dennis Fano Makes World-Class Boutiques at Novo Guitars | Gear Masters

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[@MayorMcCheese2000]

thank you for saying "distressed" and not "relic".

[@AndyDemos]

Really great interview! Tasty playing too 👍🏻

[@Reverb]

Oh hey @AndyDemos, thanks!

[@burnsdesignco5593]

I’ve owned several Novos and they’re all amazing. My current J is my #1 for sure. DF and his team are the best.

[@brenoaragon]

I love his demeanor, such an open passionate approach to design and artistry. He is a wizard and his instruments are tools of creative empowerment. HeDennis made me a weapon of inspiration. My candy apple green reverse head stock Voltur is a member of my family now hahaha Thanks Dennis! Ps: It's great seeing that Psonicsphere over your head!

[@jameschiang2561]

💯😍🥰

[@RJRonquillo]

Dennis is the coolest! This is a great video.

[@samviloguitar]

I've been using a Novo guitar since Dennis developed it, I don't think I'll ever hold a better guitar in my hand…👍💯🥇

[@edalvarez8901]

Why was he gauging the strings? 😅 it says it on the packaging

[@RadRumblings]

Dennis' take on aging is exactly why i love my Novos - i can just use them without having to worry about banging it on something, accidentally leaving it in the car, etc... plus the feel is just unbelievable

[@joeyp1028]

Why would this change being able to leave it in the car?

[@bretwerpy9065]

Love my Novo Serus P2! It’s a great guitar, super reliable, and always a joy to play! Oh and it’s in Mermaid Sparkle!

[@gregjohnson6329]

Ok. Obviously cool guitars. But let me get this straight. 4k plus for guitars done on a CNC, plek with parts and pickups made by others. We are paying for what? His design. Nothing wrong with that but let’s be clear…. Another guitar for those who have disposable cash and not for those of the everyday.

[@kristopherk5454]

Design, fit, and finish. Read the reviews.

[@gregjohnson6329]

@@kristopherk5454 well that covers about every review of every guitar out there. So, in a word…no.

[@kristopherk5454]

You said we’re paying for his design. I just corrected you by saying we’re paying for design, fit, and finish. It’s not only design…in a word, no.

[@gregjohnson6329]

No. Donkey.

[@kristopherk5454]

Good performance.

[@grizzlybearx843]

Love seeing Evan in videos! I historically have always associated him with a tele, but that Novo fits him perfectly.

[@tone1798]

Dang, pleasantly surprised to see this interview pop up! To watch DF talk about his beginnings and then how Novo started is what I hope is just the start to many new designs and future of guitars 💚! And yes, a proud owner of a SOLUS H2 machine that 5-ING ROCKS🤘🏼

[@cedarraine7829]

People are flipping these like homes

[@charlesrocks]

I really resonated with this particular Luthier. I very much want to have Dennis make me a guitar.

[@enricopallazzoofficial]

It was great to see a Novo guitar played in a stadium by Martin Gore from Depeche Mode. I would love to own a Novo one day

[@vinceiddon4853]

Shame it was so shrouded in fuzz, could have been pretty much any guitar.

[@jakeallison9444]

I saw one played at a recent death cab show. They are super cool looking, would love to check one out someday

[@marquee-moon]

As a Novo owner, I’d totally encourage you to shoot for one. They are, in my opinion, superbly made instruments with tons of character that really beg to be played. I never bonded as quickly or as deeply with a guitar as I did with my first Novo.

[@maxpeck4154]

@@marquee-moonAgreed. I stupidly sold mine because the fretwork was so flawless and I played it so much that they started to wear pretty quickly and the thought of having someone refret it kept me up at night. I waited for one with stainless frets, finally found one and grabbed it. Guitar was superb but I didn't like the frets - too much "zing", not enough warmth. Sold it and ordered one almost identical to my first one and it's on its way to me from NC as we speak. I'm pretty stoked.

[@thrice12345]

In comes Evan sneaking in some Into It. Over it. tunes. Big love

[@beamannydanny]

Novo on Reverb us a huge deal to a lot of us!!! So glad to see this happen!

[@maxpeck4154]

I've had 2 Serus Js, both with p90s, and they're brilliant. I'm a single coil guy but man I do not hate the sound of those rail humbuckers in this video. Not bad at all.

[@robertdouble559]

Classy guy, beautiful guitars. I discovered Dennis many years ago on the old "offset guitars" forum. It's great to see his success growing.

[@donyoung7874]

Cool XTC English Settlement logo by his work bench! That's a fantastic album. I've been looking at videos for Novo guitars, they sound incredible and look really cool.

[@Vermonster23]

I’ve got one coming this Friday! Very excited!

[@benspeeds]

In 10 years, when NOVO gets too big, maybe Dennis will sell NOVO and start Fanovo...?

[@Donskippyful]

gold hands ! well done ;) play guitars ... don't collect them ... except for Joe B. , you know ;)

[@lepanzon]

I was not expecting Evan on this video. It was a pleasant surprise ❤

[@luisrivera3623]

I like the wood texture. I am analyzing to buy on, to order one like the one on his chest. It is possible to buy one without scratches, without worn areas. ?

[@Gaslight.Guitar]

Gotta love Dennis and his guitar designs. Unique and great sounding instruments.

[@NoCoverCharge]

I have a Novo Miris J and it’s my favorite guitar

[@stevenwang3396]

Wow Jack Black makes some good guitars! 😂

[@NewLifeWithGuitar]

I only started learning how to play the guitar about five weeks ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here so watching this was super motivational.

[@michaelpeterman3078]

MORE EVAN WEISS IN THE WORLD

[@MrWilkat1]

Interesting story and nice designs with that traditional look but still different. I never got into the CNC manufacturing but had considered it before I retired. However, my thing was "handmade" and I wanted to stick with that to the end as much as possible. That and not growing the business beyond my control. Good luck--you're definitely doing a lot of things correctly--keep at it!

[@nickybhoof]

what is that piece of music the guy is playing around 10.40 or is he jus improvising?? beautiful... i have my novo arriving in 3 months!!! sooooo excited.

[@sunsetjunior9313]

ive recently purchased a miris J....just WOW. incredible quality and attention to detail. "you get what you pay for"

[@GlynDwr-d4h]

These are amazing guitars. It's really a shame about the price. I'm not even saying they aren't worth the money, but it's unlikely I'll ever be able to own one, unfortunately.

[@PedalsFusion]

Fun fact > NOVO in serbian language means NEW ;-)

[@iagobroxado]

Same in Portuguese.

[@JTHeidrick]

My Novo Miris J guitar will be on the way soon! For any potential buyers, just know that these are the best guitars you'll ever put your hands on.....that is certain. Mine is a custom version I haven't seen produced yet. Well over a year later, it takes patience, but this guitar is going to be played a lot! I can't wait!!!

[@peachmelba1000]

I wanna be friends with this guy. Lovely fella. Nice guitars.

[@getenlightened]

Inspiration for my own guitar building aspirations - not in volume, but quality.

[@Scott__C]

Even if it's perfect, play it. The extension is if it's too much money, people won't want to play it. Just play it.

[@johnd9676]

Awesome guitars...the neck on my custom Serus is incredible...none of my other high end guitars comes close

[@mikeys6336]

0:28 and I was sold already. XTC over workbench. 😊

[@kmatax9237]

They even got Pablo Escobar test playing their guitars!

[@kmburkhart]

Love the XTC English Settlement pieces in the shop! and of course Evan/IIOI!

[@glenneyre]

I prefer "light" or "ultra light" relics to get the first dings out of the way

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

If you haven’t played a novo go and hunt one down asap they are rad 😎!

[@guyplay]

Amazing story. Hope to own one of these beautiful guitars

[@chrisdrake447]

Great to have this interview with this usually rather shy luthier. Have followed Dennis’s work since I read an interview in UK’s The Guitar Magazine with Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding of XTC, describing being given/ gifted completely off-the-wall custom guitars personally by Dennis. Loved those shapes, and loved pretty much every design he’s released ever since.

[@JamesFrancesca-x9r]

I have a Dennis Fano built Fano guitar that is my favorite. May have to grab a Novo at some point.

[@MrNachoponcho]

Novos are really cool. Are they $4-5k cool? IMO no I’ve always been a little underwhelmed when playing one but the designs are really cool!

[@peachmelba1000]

At a certain price point, a high degree of playability is a must, and at the level of Novo, and other brands similarly priced, that high level is generally met. This means that the aesthetic has to be the real selling point. I think Dennis' guitars look great. I wouldn't want one for myself, but I can appreciate the designs. I make my own guitars now, they way I want them, but I saw a few things in this video I hadn't considered.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

The offset one's are definitely cool looking

[@simonst-germain3566]

Gorgeous guitars, no doubt about it! I need a pay raise!

[@GordonPavilion]

XTC

[@terrorbirds9835]

Why did Fano leave….Fano? 🤷‍♂️

[@jimcirello]

Good for Novo and Reverb. Love my Serus J

[@jonathanstrand2474]

Build the hollow, it’s not on your site.🙂. That one is fascinating, bolt on or set neck?

[@devinmcgrath]

it was a signature a few weeks back on their website. $6500

[@Eddy-tx9wn]

Great interview-really enjoyed the journey!

[@johnl.6930]

Ok. I want them all!✌️❤️

[@matta.4816]

Dream guitar!!! Keep up the great work!

[@MrDaigoRiki]

It’s all doesn’t matter, to make a good guitar is east, good looks and light guitar and stay in tune and all that matter is a PRICE.

[@peachmelba1000]

You're correct. Having the right tools and equipment makes all the difference. Also patience.

[@peachmelba1000]

Do you build your own guitars?

[@Alanoffer]

That’s a great looking guitar

[@druwk]

I don’t have the dough, but I love the look and sounds of these guitars! Would love the opportunity to play one, one day? I think they’re all beautiful.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

I like the H2

[@davidramos4317]

These look cooooo

[@concernedcitizen939]

Novo: Best headstock in the game

[@mmksd81]

good dude.

[@boringgearreviews]

This was wonderful. Thanks for doing this!

[@andrewstevens3364]

what pickups in that first clip? at 4:20

[@JohnLeftyRosland]

Lollar DB humbuckers 👍 Had one installed in my Jazzmaster 3 years ago, can't recommend it enough. Super crisp and controlled even with fuzz.

[@krishermstad]

I love my two Fano's, hope to get a Novo soon!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

This is just me, but I hate gold hardware. Nickel or nothing. Chrome should be outlawed…

[@joshbabbitt9243]

Man, I'm exactly the same way. It just looks gaudy or cheesy on most guitars.

[@methyod]

gold hardware on a black les paul? on a white gretsch? cmon dude those are classic looks

[@joshbabbitt9243]

@@methyod those are really the only exceptions. But most other tines it's meh.

[@MikeUIibarri]

Dude's guitars are the only ones that "look" like they'd "feel" and "sound" like they'd fit me perfectly. I can see myself with some of his guitars.

[@bla_blub]

I'm still waiting for a 24 fret Novo. I thought he would take that element from Rivolta eventually.

[@whatisthis__95]

Relic guitar haters are like vegans, there are only a few of them, but they like to make a lot of noise

[@ArnoldsIOS]

Bahahahaha as a person with many vegans and myself have tried it, this is VERY ACCURATE 😂. We live in a “pick your poison” world. So let’s pick our poison, am I right?

[@Prettynoise]

Good Lord!!!! I've been craving a Novo for 4 years now...... time is now....

[@tysonkonken-jj3vd]

I follow no one. I desire to sound like no one.

[@VanBaylen]

Good luck with that lol