{"product_id":"faith-neptune-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Daphne! - Faith Neptune Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Engelmann Spruce \u0026 Mahogany","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith Neptune Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Original Hard Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Daphne, a beautifully preserved Faith Neptune acoustic-electric guitar designed in the UK by Patrick James Eggle, combining a solid Engelmann spruce top with solid Indonesian mahogany back and sides, Macassar ebony fingerboard and Fishman INK3 electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne spent much of her previous life safely stored inside her hard case because her owner simply preferred playing electric guitar. As a result, she arrived at The Stray Chord remarkably well preserved, requiring refinement and professional setup rather than major restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing complete fretwork, servicing and acoustic setup, Daphne was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£485\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with her original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Daphne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaith Neptune\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a useful middle ground between larger dreadnought-style acoustics and more compact orchestra-sized instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body provides plenty of projection and low-end authority without becoming excessively bulky, making the Neptune equally comfortable for strumming, accompaniment and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne's \u003cstrong\u003esolid Engelmann spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a responsive and articulate foundation, paired with \u003cstrong\u003esolid Indonesian mahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e for warmth, depth and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-piece mahogany neck is topped by a beautifully figured \u003cstrong\u003eMacassar ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, while abalone position markers provide restrained decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith's use of natural materials continues with \u003cstrong\u003esolid ebony binding\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a Graph Tech TUSQ nut provides a consistent contact point for the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an acoustic built around genuinely impressive tonewoods rather than decorative veneers disguising cheaper construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFishman INK3 electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne is equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003eFishman INK3 preamp system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the Neptune to move easily from unplugged playing to rehearsal, recording or live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe under-saddle piezo pickup feeds the onboard preamp, providing convenient control directly from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-band EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder-saddle piezo pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Daphne particularly useful as a stage acoustic, allowing tonal adjustments and tuning to be handled directly from the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne had been stored carefully and arrived in excellent underlying condition, but even lightly played instruments benefit enormously from proper fretwork and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional acoustic setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets fully levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets individually crowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends carefully dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacassar ebony fingerboard edges hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacassar ebony conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishman INK3 electronics inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and controls cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss rod relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut slots precision-filed where required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation and overall playability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and finish thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitar carefully polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh DR Dragon Skin acoustic strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal acoustic and amplified inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a beautifully refined Neptune with comfortable action, smooth fretwork and a much more naturally broken-in neck feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaith Guitars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries \/ Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeptune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoustic-electric guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatrick James Eggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Engelmann spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; 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