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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • How-and why-luthier Dennis Fano’s Nashville operation increasingly favors pine bodies for his unique, carefully crafted designs.
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  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  2 роки тому +6

    More Factory Tours: ua-cam.com/video/VK5p6OpJgX4/v-deo.html
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    • @anirbanbhattacharyaa
      @anirbanbhattacharyaa 2 роки тому

      Here is a factory tour ua-cam.com/video/iz7gYSmCZyY/v-deo.html

    • @jonbongjovi1869
      @jonbongjovi1869 2 роки тому

      you barely showed off the guitars (like the finished ones)!!! #$%@!!!!

  • @Gaslight.Guitar
    @Gaslight.Guitar 2 роки тому +83

    What do you do for a living? "Hitting perfectly finished bodys with a stone" AWESOME !!!

    • @MegaAnarcist
      @MegaAnarcist 2 роки тому +1

      Hitting 2-3k$ guitar guitars with a stone 😂

    • @SA8TER21
      @SA8TER21 2 роки тому +1

      I used to work at Premier Builders Guild when they were in business making Dennis's Fano line of guitars. He came out and trained a few guys and I remember one of the guys told me. "You have to find that right rock that just works."

    • @Gaslight.Guitar
      @Gaslight.Guitar 2 роки тому

      @@SA8TER21 🤣🤣🤣✌ great stuff

  • @RossD8
    @RossD8 2 роки тому +50

    John Bollinger-musician, writer, bon-vivant and man about town. And now tour guide. Nashvilles' Swiss Army knife.

    • @lastofthe4horsemen279
      @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 роки тому +3

      Bon-vivant love it.John has such a confident approachable demeanor and very talented really like watching him work.

    • @dodgedandle8311
      @dodgedandle8311 2 роки тому +4

      John’s a Top Gezzer and fine player..🌞⭐️👍🏻🤠

    • @lastofthe4horsemen279
      @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 роки тому +5

      Honestly don't really care for the Rig Rundown when John isn't hosting it.

    • @GerryBlue
      @GerryBlue 2 роки тому +3

      A true Renaissance Man

    • @imannonymous7707
      @imannonymous7707 2 роки тому +2

      Yea john does a wiked job hosting this series. He asks the right questions and the musicians respect him.Hes got some pretty cool rigs himself.
      And no , im not gay, lol not that any things wrong with that

  • @janharris1085
    @janharris1085 2 роки тому +22

    With COVID and Novo's transition to direct sales, I was in a position to place an order and get my guitar delivered in about 5 months, which was great! I got a Serus J in ocean turquoise. I am very pleased!

    • @jasperholt4968
      @jasperholt4968 2 роки тому +1

      Love that finish. I got the Ice Blue Metallic with black mastery and black foils.

    • @splatastic244
      @splatastic244 2 роки тому

      How do you make an order?? Ive been on their website but nothings available ;-; is it the customise thingy??

    • @jasperholt4968
      @jasperholt4968 2 роки тому +2

      @@splatastic244 yeah, you have to either order a custom which takes around 6 months to a year. Usually about a year. Or you can get one of the twenty special order slots that they release at the beginning of each month on their website. The Special order only takes three months but it's limited on the spec options you can choose. If you get lucky you can buy a Signature guitar they release on some Thursday mornings at 10am. They are one of a kind, hand built, and signed by Dennis himself.

  • @reverb508
    @reverb508 2 роки тому +4

    Yes! I've been waiting for this!

  • @gustavoviveros8394
    @gustavoviveros8394 2 роки тому

    Thanks John 👍🏻

  • @lastofthe4horsemen279
    @lastofthe4horsemen279 2 роки тому +10

    Been a fan of Dennis's work for a long time.Good to see the success he has achieved.Also bringing so many talented individuals in the Nashville area along and giving them a chance to practice their artistry in his factory.

  • @shawnbowling5766
    @shawnbowling5766 2 роки тому +6

    Fantastic video!

  • @xb5883
    @xb5883 2 роки тому +10

    The sparkle with the grain is awesome! Special stuff.

    • @sunsparkle8443
      @sunsparkle8443 2 роки тому +1

      agreed. I just don't know how anyone could want to buy it brand new, but deliberately damaged. It's beyond my understanding.

  • @Phil_Hayes
    @Phil_Hayes 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoy this factory tour. I have one coming in this June.

  • @williamdon3442
    @williamdon3442 Рік тому +1

    When the time is right I’m for sure getting a novo. Just beautiful guitars. Seeing how they build them let’s you know that the quality is there.

  • @bluebellstraps8155
    @bluebellstraps8155 Рік тому

    Great video !! Love it

  • @papasmamas1
    @papasmamas1 2 роки тому +3

    Sparkle + wood grain with texture ? 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Too awesome!! One looked like inca silver but with the wood grain, wow, too amazing.

  • @thinkingjack
    @thinkingjack 2 роки тому +3

    They have some amazing stuff, wow man

  • @mudkatmark
    @mudkatmark Рік тому

    Great company run by great people!! I love my Serus J. Wonderful guitars built by an amazing team!

  • @danrobertson7095
    @danrobertson7095 2 роки тому +2

    I have a Serus J with 3 P90s in Orange on order about 8 months away now, can't wait!

  • @madgeniusmusic
    @madgeniusmusic 2 роки тому

    They look like lovely guitars.

  • @ChrissyOneMusic
    @ChrissyOneMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, and giving us a good look at that Serus bass hanging in Dennis’s office. 😃

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman 2 роки тому +9

    Great video and content. Seems like a real bunch of down to earth, honest, caring, nice, and talented people that make up the company. Every owner raves about how good the Novo guitars are.

  • @frederikthaysen6931
    @frederikthaysen6931 8 місяців тому +1

    This video made me purchase a Serus S in 64 3-tone sunburst and a Serus J in Ocean Turquoise.
    I can’t wait to get them!!
    That sparkle sunburst in the video is one of the most beautiful finishes, I have ever seen! The painters at Novo truly are wizards and some of the best in the world right now😍✨

  • @vidalgomezcotzajay4866
    @vidalgomezcotzajay4866 2 роки тому

    Awesome factory!

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 2 роки тому

    OMG the sparkle burst is insanity...

  • @MarkJohnsonJams
    @MarkJohnsonJams 2 роки тому +10

    I want a Novo Solus H2 so bad. I’ll never have the scratch. They are so cool looking.

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft5541 2 роки тому

    That sparkle finish is amazing.. I am gna dream of that now

  • @savethedandelions
    @savethedandelions 2 роки тому +9

    more of these tours, please! i love seeing how the sausage is made!

  • @wearesofucked
    @wearesofucked Рік тому

    I got a Novo Serus J today! Hey I love Bohlinger! Thanks Premier Guitar & Novo! Sweet tour.

  • @bluzzjazz
    @bluzzjazz 2 роки тому +6

    I got my Serus J in Nov. 2020. I waited about 7 months to end of build. It did not disappoint. Ice blue metallic with Lollar Minis+ tone machine! Matt was great help when I was trying to decide on what I wanted, and Devin was such a good guy to work with on the final details. I would not hesitate to buy another Novo. While not inexpensive, the quality matches the price. Now I have an inkling for a Miris!

    • @charliewesley94
      @charliewesley94 2 роки тому

      I received my J in Oct 2020! :) It's my favorite guitar.

  • @dep1001
    @dep1001 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Deffo some cool guitars!

  • @telecastersRthebest
    @telecastersRthebest 2 роки тому

    That sparkle sunburst looks phenomenal!

  • @dark_brew6628
    @dark_brew6628 2 роки тому +4

    Man has an age of triumphs shirt on, what a legend.

  • @JeremyLeech
    @JeremyLeech 2 роки тому +18

    Been a fan of them ever since I saw Rhett Shull use them. Need to get one of my own one of these days.

    • @JeremyLeech
      @JeremyLeech 2 роки тому +4

      @@sometimelater Lol how does that make them high? Because I found out about this brand of guitars by Rhett, and then seen lots of others and videos about them? So I want one? You comment makes no sense

    • @playmoreguitar5393
      @playmoreguitar5393 2 роки тому +3

      Well the prices have tripled in 4 years so if you wait any longer you going to be lucky to get one for under $6000. I'm over them.

    • @JeremyLeech
      @JeremyLeech 2 роки тому +1

      @@playmoreguitar5393 Lol there's plenty under that price. Depends what you want

    • @bayougtr
      @bayougtr 2 роки тому

      @@JeremyLeech Rhett didn’t build any guitars.

    • @JeremyLeech
      @JeremyLeech 2 роки тому

      @@bayougtr never said he made them. Although he did have some made for him. Never once said he made them. He plays them lol.

  • @nickcerase1646
    @nickcerase1646 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, well done. Novo really have the formula sorted, great attitude, wonderful guitars..

    • @reverb508
      @reverb508 2 роки тому +3

      Speaking from experience, the first self-inflicted ding hurts your heart way less when the guitar is already reliced 😂

  • @xchops8278
    @xchops8278 Рік тому

    have to cop to this.....saw you in the airport Jon and I gave a few double takes and did not say hi, but thanks for traveling around and doing all of these videos. Always a great way to start the day.

  • @reidhowland
    @reidhowland 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for introducing me to Novo - they'd passed me by somehow. Wow!

  • @bobdekett
    @bobdekett 2 роки тому +2

    Great factory tour coverage John! Keep up the good work:)

  • @RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist
    @RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist 2 роки тому +3

    John Bollinger; best posture in the music business.

  • @bobcarpenter3413
    @bobcarpenter3413 2 роки тому

    Recently received my Serus J custom. Amazing tone and sustain. 3 P90's. It's a mighty throaty growler! Body fit and neck (fast!) playability surpass all my others possibly save my tele (maple fretboard). Keep up the great work dudes! Shout out to Devon!
    p.s. others are LP, ES335, Strat, and PRS22,

  • @Simto
    @Simto 2 роки тому +6

    I can't tell you how much I want a Serus J in mermaid sparkle.... They have the best metallic and sparkle finishes in the business.
    Dennis has such a great eye for design. One of the best builders around.

  • @thinkingjack
    @thinkingjack 2 роки тому +12

    Their distressing process is freaking awesome!

    • @thomkopal1740
      @thomkopal1740 2 роки тому +2

      Yes - EXCEPT I sincerely hope the guy with the rock and the spike does not end up with repetitive stress injuries. That's a serious debilitation in progress right there. Take care!!

    • @luisrivera3623
      @luisrivera3623 9 місяців тому

      I don’t like scratchingd in my guitars.

  • @anonymousforensic
    @anonymousforensic 2 роки тому +8

    Novo is so cool! I don’t know that I’ll ever own one, but I’d love to play one. If you haven’t checked it out, their podcast is a great time. It’s like hanging out with a group of friends, talking about gear and music. You get to meet each member of the shop one episode at a time.

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 Рік тому

    What a great guitar company 😊🤘

  • @GuitarExpress
    @GuitarExpress 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting!

  • @reverb508
    @reverb508 2 роки тому +1

    I just got a Novo Serus P2 and it is by far the loudest and most resonant guitar I own. The neck and body vibrate like crazy when I strum a chord. I’ve never been so giddy strumming an unplugged electric guitar.

    • @jasperholt4968
      @jasperholt4968 2 роки тому

      I'm proud to say that I know how that feels. I just got my Custom Serus J two days ago. They are so resonant and light.

  • @george-st-george
    @george-st-george 2 роки тому

    really cool!!!! thank you.......i want one!!!!!..........cheers!!!!!

  • @mofateam1
    @mofateam1 Рік тому

    I have a fano tele beside some vintage guitars which i never will sell but those novo guitars are by far my favorite guitars i can´t afford atm...

  • @pharmerdavid1432
    @pharmerdavid1432 Рік тому +3

    Softer wood like pine filters the sound, giving it a warmer, rounder tone, plus it's light weight and resonant, exactly what you want in a solid body guitar. I'm a die-hard telecaster and stratocaster and Les Paul Special player for solid body guitars, but Novo is more interesting to me than PRS for some reason, and I'll have to give one a try!

  • @pierheadjump
    @pierheadjump 2 роки тому

    😎 Thanks Matt, Jon ⚓️ Operating a CNC machine is no joke, ? How many guitars is a certain bit good for ? Bits for pickups Bits for fret slots ~ nut slots ~ neck pockets. Really a craft requiring plenty of experience. 🎸

  • @bluematrix5001
    @bluematrix5001 2 роки тому

    FUNNY BUT THAT LOOK PLUS THE RELIC/ STRESSING IS SO FORGIVING FOR THE FINISHING ...GENIOUS!

  • @sub-jec-tiv
    @sub-jec-tiv 4 місяці тому

    18:20 That blue sparkle is so killer.

  • @bobcarpenter3413
    @bobcarpenter3413 2 роки тому

    Expecting my Serus J in about 2 months! Whoot!

  • @Jonathan-tn7id
    @Jonathan-tn7id 2 роки тому

    That was ace 👍🏻

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 2 роки тому +3

    I want my Novo TV!!!!

  • @caseykittel
    @caseykittel 2 роки тому

    I really wish I had one of those redwood tele's that fender was making back in 2011ish. I played one back then and just couldn't afford it.

  • @MisterTee
    @MisterTee 2 роки тому +1

    That pink sparkle guitar will be a great guitar for rock

  • @xdoctorblindx
    @xdoctorblindx 2 роки тому +1

    I NEED THE BASS IN DENNIS'S OFFICE! He started building basses, and I absolutely must own a Dennis Fano bass!

  • @nathanpickett202
    @nathanpickett202 Рік тому

    Best guitar I have ever owned. I sold it because I discovered I'm not a J series fan. May get a T series down the road. The Mirus at 12:45 I absolutely love! Yes, I'll have that one please!

  • @chrisstringfellow4756
    @chrisstringfellow4756 2 роки тому +2

    I love Novo guitars and John B is one of my favorites! Great video!

  • @Stashmanfpv
    @Stashmanfpv 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite guitar brand of all time!!!! (And Fano, before Novo)
    Make mine a Novo Serus S in ice blue metallic - relic’d.
    Thanks for this video of the best guitars ever made!!!
    Best! ✌🏼
    P.S. Glad to see John embrace the “grey.” Looks good on you John. It happens to the BEST of us! ✌🏼

  • @DevilsAdvocate92
    @DevilsAdvocate92 2 роки тому +1

    Now that I heard about it I‘d love myself one of them Amish pine guitars
    It’s such a unique feature, you don’t get that stuff in Europe

  • @chadsnoddy6336
    @chadsnoddy6336 2 роки тому

    That Novo bass behind them at 19:00 looks sick!'

  • @Zakbass84
    @Zakbass84 4 місяці тому

    I want a Novo bass so bad!

  • @dennismullins4930
    @dennismullins4930 2 роки тому

    Just enough tech to maintain the soul. Excellent ☮️

  • @ronmorey3475
    @ronmorey3475 2 роки тому +21

    With all due respect, Zane looks EXACTLY like the guy you’d picture who’s job it is to hit a guitar with a rock and a railroad tie.

    • @AndreaAustoni
      @AndreaAustoni 2 роки тому +3

      My #1 bass is a relic but I cried a little when Zane started hitting that beautiful body with a freaking rock.

    • @cannamail7570
      @cannamail7570 2 роки тому

      omg lmao

  • @joejones891
    @joejones891 2 роки тому +5

    Hmm… did we just get confirmation that the himbucker/P-90 combo is coming to the solus model option? Or was that just a shot of one Dennis’s signature run?

  • @brynjones7371
    @brynjones7371 2 роки тому

    Super content, love those guitars, great factory tour.

  • @greenwave792
    @greenwave792 2 роки тому

    15:28 best line of the video

  • @JohnW335andTele
    @JohnW335andTele 2 роки тому +1

    I know where I want to work when I retire!!😀

  • @kmatax9237
    @kmatax9237 2 роки тому +10

    I wonder how soon stewmac will come out with their ”professional relic rock n spike kit”and how much it’s going to cost😂

  • @DanRodriguez1
    @DanRodriguez1 2 роки тому +2

    wow that blue guitar 17:19

  • @DavidAzizinamini
    @DavidAzizinamini 2 роки тому +2

    Novo's are king! Thank you for this great vid PG! #amishpine4life:)

  • @jeffwithajay42
    @jeffwithajay42 2 роки тому

    Bunnings beanie in Fretland! Australia represented! 🇦🇺 🐨

  • @Guitar_Romantic_L.A.M.F
    @Guitar_Romantic_L.A.M.F 2 роки тому

    I need that 3 tone sparkle !

  • @pcorraljr
    @pcorraljr 2 роки тому

    i've been wanting one ever since i saw Rhet Shull's Serus J, but in lake como blue or charcoal frost color,

  • @williamdesilva67
    @williamdesilva67 2 роки тому +1

    I didn't know yall made basses too.. I generally don't gravitate towards offsets and "odd" shaped guitars.. but I'm gassing for a novo so bad.. true art 🎨 👌 ✨️ true true art

  • @matthewdean5807
    @matthewdean5807 2 роки тому

    Awesome vid PG. Great guitar company, family vibe. they make killer guitars(visually) and from what I’ve heard- they play amazing. I’ve yet to play one. Maybe someday. Keep up the good work Fano!

  • @nickb.237
    @nickb.237 2 роки тому +2

    How long till Rhett Shull comments on this??

  • @ryanintopeka
    @ryanintopeka Рік тому

    That Silver guitar with the Blue pickguard and the F hole lookin thing looks insane. Want.

  • @JimiHendrixEX
    @JimiHendrixEX 2 роки тому

    Everything is in nuances. Tjanks for this. Also Guitar Pilgrim Open mu eyes that a blues isnt easy becouse maybe its not fast but theres a lot of Little things that made simple things sound great

    • @jasperholt4968
      @jasperholt4968 2 роки тому

      Do what? Did your keyboard have a stroke?

  • @warner631
    @warner631 2 роки тому

    Tell you what, I make guitars in my "free time". This is absolutely how I would do it if I could involve other people, I'm a fan.

  • @MilesICBarker
    @MilesICBarker 2 роки тому

    So Dennis F has the exact same office chair as me - folding arms FTW :)

  • @anthonymorales842
    @anthonymorales842 2 роки тому

    You are a great owner

  • @jamesprice6381
    @jamesprice6381 2 роки тому

    hey man, u NEED ta do a interview on O'Dell Guitars N Wilkesboro NC The guys an absolute monster at this ............

  • @theflatulentfreddy1
    @theflatulentfreddy1 2 роки тому

    I want that job distressing them things! 😎👌

  • @bluglass7819
    @bluglass7819 9 місяців тому

    Cf rods in a pine neck would be a fun experiment.

  • @Not_Andrew_Huberman
    @Not_Andrew_Huberman 2 роки тому

    That rip at 2:18

  • @richardfettig5974
    @richardfettig5974 2 роки тому

    3 and up cool if ya can get it !

  • @greenfly1264
    @greenfly1264 2 роки тому +2

    Relicing. Absolute madness.

    • @reverb508
      @reverb508 2 роки тому +2

      Then buy a PRS. Plenty of pristine guitars out there for you to buy without needing to shit on other peoples preferences.

    • @jasperholt4968
      @jasperholt4968 2 роки тому

      You should get a Gibbons Les Paul.

  • @imannonymous7707
    @imannonymous7707 2 роки тому +4

    Pine and nitro hmmm well thats interesting. Id love to see what an exact copy of an early broadcaster proto type sounds and plays like.
    And i love the checking look on pine, really cool man.
    Come on jon pick one of them up and rock out bro,

  • @astrovilla6866
    @astrovilla6866 2 роки тому

    There is a sienna burst sparkle Serus P2 in my future.

  • @jwiegand1022
    @jwiegand1022 2 роки тому +1

    Well crap now I want one.... thanks John lol

  • @_lowcountry
    @_lowcountry 2 роки тому

    My boy Zane with that Pet Symmetry shirt tho

  • @kmatax9237
    @kmatax9237 2 роки тому +1

    Pine, check, cnc machine, check, sparkle gun, check, rock and spike,check, freezer, check. Ok, ready for production!
    Lol
    Seriously, kudos to these guys have no problem showing this that nobody else does!!!

  • @krachkiste
    @krachkiste 2 роки тому

    I see a bass headstock on the table 😍 you guys do bass guitars as well??

  • @bloodswarms
    @bloodswarms 2 роки тому

    I always thought pine was too soft. Very interesting.

  • @michaellucas1102
    @michaellucas1102 2 роки тому

    My dream guitar! One day I will have enough money to get one. Hopefully….

  • @manson9083
    @manson9083 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff, im just not totally sold on the 2x4 pine body... but hey if it works it works.

  • @user-ql1pc7pi9x
    @user-ql1pc7pi9x 2 роки тому

    I'm surprised they don't get pine from New Zealand. Pinus Radiata grows faster there than anywhere else.

  • @belgianguitarist7503
    @belgianguitarist7503 Рік тому

    Matthew is a human golden retriever, such a happy dude!

  • @JeremySmith23
    @JeremySmith23 2 роки тому +1

    as if i didn’t want a novo bad enough already

  • @1101964
    @1101964 2 роки тому

    absolutely love them, i really want one , but down here in Australia I'm looking at the $ 7000 mark.....way out off my price range....