DISC Faith Lyra Cutaway Electro Nylon String, Natural Gloss
Key Features
- A modern approach to classical guitar tradition - explore your sonic future
- Solid tonewoods for a rich, distinctive tone that sounds even better with age
- Slim neck profile and Venetian cutaway provides smooth, fluent playability
- Experience majestically natural live performance thanks to responsive electronics
DISC Faith Lyra Cutaway Electro Nylon String, Natural Gloss Overview
Have a little Faith. You won't regret it. This is your acoustic-playing future. And it truly belies the price tag. The Faith Lyra Cutaway Electro Nylon String oozes class in every single way. Featuring solid timbers, responsive Fishman electronics, and a sophisticated aesthetic. Taking traditional styling and blending it with a modern approach to classical guitars. Bringing you a specially designed, slimmer feel for precise playability. This is not an opportunity to be missed.
Rewarded by many players for its extremely playable, ergonomic feel, and distinctive tonal palette. The Faith Lyra is not one to underestimate. It's responsive, and has the ability to stay with you for a lifetime thanks to a solid Red cedar and solid rosewood build. Explore instantly recognisable warmth, blooming overtones, riveting resonance, and a tone that will burst with sonic flavour the more you play. It really does rumble with sonic richness. And it's truly perfect for test-driving a multitude of styles. From traditional, classical picking to anyone wanting to put nylon-string tone into the modern world of music. A guitar with no boundaries, and an instrument that's awaiting the creativity of any player. It's time to take things up a notch...
Product Ref: 152691
Full Description
View Full DescriptionUnforgettable tone
Sold construction, exquisite tone. Imagine an instrument that sounds even better with age? Stop dreaming. This is it. The Faith Lyra Cutaway features a solid red cedar top, and a solid rosewood body. Bringing you an instrument that develops even more sonic character the more you play. And thanks to its solid build, the Faith Lyra will stay with you for many performances to come. A distinctive, stunning acoustic tone awaits. And it's a sound that certainly belies the price tag.
High-fidelity clarity, right at your fingertips. It's time to immerse yourself unforgettable sonic waters. This Faith Lyra oozes the attitude of premium instruments, but delivers the nature of a true hybrid classical. And thanks to a solid red cedar top, you can explore distinct authentic warmth with rumbles of natural resonance. Stunning. Plus, with the addition of solid rosewood back and sides, the Faith Lyra takes you to new sonic heights. Explore a sweeping frequency range with bright, sparkling trebles. While a luxurious depth and its own unique growl give you a spine-tingling response. Overtones are blooming, and each strum will leave you craving more. And, thanks to its hybrid design and solid construction, this Faith Lyra isn't just for delicate picking. This is an instrument that doesn't abide by tradition, it prides on versatility. One of a kind, this is an instrument for the modern nylon-string player that thrives on breaking the mould...
Playability you deserve
Birthed for true expression. Faith truly understands the discomfort, and frustration that playing an instrument can bring. And if you've got a sincere passion for music, discomfort can prevent you from fulfilling hobbies, goals, and dreams. Faith put that pain to rest. And bring you an instrument you won't want to put down.
Featuring a specially designed neck profile that's slimmer, and more ergonomic than traditional classical guitar necks. Allowing you to smoothly run up and down the neck with comfort and confidence. Plus, a satin finish prevents sticky gig hands while providing the ultimate feel for fast-paced playing. However, if you're a complete traditionalist, worry not. The Faith Lyra caters to all you true classical fans too, ensuring you can explore traditional picking, arpeggios, and much more with ease. So, no matter your style, the Lyra offers something for everyone. And, it's an instrument that certainly pushes the boundaries of acoustic guitar. Plus, with a smooth Venetian cutaway, you can reach for the highest frets and new melodies with no hassle what so ever.
Pristine live sound
Natural, pure, majestic. An electronic system that retains your natural acoustic warmth, and resonance. The Faith Lyra Cutaway comes fitted with responsive Fishman Sonitone electronics. Delivering everything you play with industry-leading clarity. And with a character you certainly won't forget.
Fishman have earned themselves a renowned rep among many players. And it's a system that makes live performance, everything it should be. Many electro-acoustic pickup systems fail to provide authentic acoustic sound when playing at high volume. This is not a problem you'll ever have with the Faith Lyra. The Sonitone's active electronic pickup system is designed to communicate your guitar's exact voice at high output. It's an instrument that'll never make you sacrifice warmth or fidelity. And, thanks to Fishman's passion, dedication, and innovative designs - you know it was born to perform.
Trustworthy quality
Keep the faith in Faith. Because they're one ethical company with drive and passion for protecting the environment as much as possible. With workshops in West Java, Indonesia, Faith have dedicated their working lives to sustainable, and ethical manufacturing processes. Being extremely conscious of environmental and human resource concerns. Each Faith model produced is birthed in accordance with this vision, radiating the elegance, craftsmanship, and superior tonal palette that Patrick James Eggle designs are known for.
Patrick James Eggle
Here comes a story of why your Faith guitar features Patrick James Eggle designs. Firstly, to introduce Patrick. Mr Eggle is a man who had major input to the designs Faith guitars. He built his first guitar at the age of 15 as a school project. And by the time he'd completed it, he was completely dissatisfied with the result, and pulled it all apart to start building again from scratch. Sparking the perfectionism for pure playability, the ultimate tone, and striking designs.
This ignited a life-long obsession, leading him to fame, and earning a renowned reputation for his uncompromising quality, as well as a meticulous eye for tasteful design. His overall commitment to producing guitars of the highest quality tone and feel resulted in awards, and an instantly recognisable feel among players. You certainly know a Patrick James Eggle design when you play one. Starting out in 2002, Faith Guitars was born. Created by an exclusive group of veteran guitar legends, led by the master himself Patrick James Eggle. He trained every single member in hand-crafting, and hand-finishing lutherie techniques that have characterised Patrick James Eggle designs for decades.
Specifications
- Product: Faith Lyra Cutaway Electro Nylon String, Natural Gloss
- Code: FLCEHG
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Solid Red Cedar
- Body Material: Solid Rosewood
- Body Type: Classical Cutaway
- Bridge Material: Macassan Figured Ebony
- Bracing Material: Quarter-Sawn Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: Patrick James Eggle X-Brace Design
- Binding: Macassan Figured Ebony
- Body Finish: High Gloss
- Colour: Natural
- Rosette: 5 cm Indonesian Rosewood with Abalone Border
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Joint: Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design
- Fingerboard Material: Macassan Figured Ebony
- Scale Length: 650 mm
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Nut Width: 48 mm
- String Spacing: 56 mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Gold
- Tuning Machines: Gold Plated w/ Pearloid Buttons
- Strings: Nylon
- Electronics:Fishman Sonitone w/ Fishman Sonicore