Based upon the acclaimed PJE Legacy Series, the 20th Anniversary Faith models are limited edition instruments built to celebrate 20 years since the inception of the Faith project in 2002, and the creation of the first production models in early 2003.
The fine Canadian Sitka Spruce tops of these guitars have been kiln-aged through a process of torrefaction or torrefication. The resulting tonewood is more stable – always good when used as a topwood - and aurally, it produces a rich, mellow tone with a mature voicing which would take perhaps 20 years of regular playing to achieve under normal circumstances. This treatment also has its benefits on the appearance too, with it taking on a rich golden colour.
Each FG20 model is adorned with premium Indian Rosewood on the back and sides. Each set of rosewood will have been carefully booked-matched and premium-graded to ensure a consistent tonal quality and an ageless aesthetic. Tonally, you can expect the sparkling highs and rich bass so reliably delivered by this Spruce / Rosewood pairing.
The top of each guitar has an edging of stunning abalone shell and the back of each guitar is bound with richly figured solid Koa surrounded by expertly inlaid abalone. This A-grade abalone shell is also used for the headstock ‘Faith’ logo, which is complemented by the ‘Patrick James Eggle’ signature inlay too, in recognition of Patrick’s own legacy of luthiery.
Based upon the Patrick James Eggle 'Kanuga' model, this Mars is a classic drop-shoulder dreadnought design. Tonally a great all-rounder, the Mars attracts the player with an eye and ear for tradition.
On stage, you can rely upon the Fishman Electronics’ excellent Matrix-T-Blend pickup system: their finest offering, combining a condenser microphone and their incredible ‘MATRIX’ undersaddle pickup.
Fishman Pre-Amp / Pickup
These Faith models are fitted with Fishman’s Flex-M-Blend preamp. Fishman’s finest offering, this discreet preamp system with tuner blends the brilliant Matrix undersaddle Piezo pickup and an edge-mounted condenser mic. The battery is stored in a special bag located inside the guitar fixed to the neck block, and the jack output is combined with the strap button at the base.
Specification
| Pickguard | Macassan Figured Ebony |
| Top Wood | Solid Torrefied Canadian Sitka Spruce. Lacquered |
| Back Wood | Solid Premium, Book-Matched Indian Rosewood. Lacquered |
| Side Wood | Solid Premium, Book-Matched Indian Rosewood. Lacquered |
| Binding | Solid Figured Koa - Abalone Shell Edging |
| Bracing Material | Hand-Scalloped Quarter-Sawn Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern | Patrick James Eggle X-Brace Design |
| Rosette | 5mm Abalone with Fibre Border |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Neck Joint | Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design |
| Fingerboard | Macassan Figured Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Hand-inlaid, 11th, 12th & 13th Fret Abalone and Mother of Pearl Tree of Life Inlay. Designed by Sean de Burca |
| Machine Head | Grover Deluxe 18:1 Nickel |
| Trussrod | 2 Way |
| Nut / Saddle | Unbleached Bone |
| Nut Width | 45mm / String Spacing 55mm |
| Bridge | Macassan Figured Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Natural Bone |
| Finish Type | PU Lacquer High Gloss all-over |
| Preamp / Pickup | Fishman MATRIX-T-Blend condensor mic / Matrix Piezo pickup system |
| Hardcase | Faith Premium Hardcase Included |
Dimensions
| Upper bout | 292mm |
| Lower bout | 405mm |
| Depth at neck | 105mm |
| Depth at base | 120mm |
| Body Length | 516mm |
| Soundhole Diameter | 100mm |
| Scale Length | 650mm |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16 inch |
