Based on the specifications and original Shadow SH 800 Classic pre-amp, we judge that this is a Series 1 model manufactured between 2002 and 2005. It’s warm and inviting; the cosmetic marks and wear on the body don’t affect playability, but instead reflect years of personal use and in our opinion add to the character of the instrument (please see main and detail photos). Electronics have been cleaned and tested. There is some rust on the metal fixtures of the input jack (see detail photo), but both jacks are functional. The guitar comes with a Faith hard case.
Faith say:
“Faith Natural series were the very first style of Faith Guitar, and are a classic combination of Spruce and Mahogany.
“Using high grade Englemann Spruce for the top and satin finished Mahogany for the back and sides, Natural models feature solid Ebony binding and Macassan Ebony for the fingerboard, bridge, headplate and heelcap.
“Tonally, this combination of wood is generally warm, sweet and mellow, delivering an overall balanced tone. Visualising this as a frequency curve, it would be shaped like a frown: lower on the bass, rising through the middle and dipping once again at the top end. This tonal character means that the notes blend together well and therefore is ideal for strumming and accompaniment purposes, and when recorded, it sits comfortably in a mix.
“The solid Engelmann Spruce top is coated with a thin, protective lacquer whereas the back and sides are finished with a satin feel. This contrast ensures a good balance between both control and natural resonance.”
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