Jean-Pierre 1996 Favino 12 Fret LONG SCALE D Hole Guitar #1087 (Mahogany Back and Sides) with HSC video

Well this is a first! A 12 fret JP Favino D hole modele 10 S with a 666mm scale. I've never had a Favino 12 fret guitar before (they are exceedingly rare) and have never had a 12 fret guitar of any kind with such a long scale length. Nearly all 12 fret Selmer type guitars have a 640mm or 650mm scale. On this guitar, JP Favino used the same scale he uses for his 14 fret guitars which is just shy of the 670mm scale that Selmer used. Apparently Jacques Favino made long scale 12 fret guitars from time to time, so there is some precedence for this. These unusual specs yeild some fascinating results! This guitar has the warmth and complexity of a 12 fret guitar yet it still has enough zing to propel your lead lines through the din. The guitar has volume to spare and the tone is very fat with just enough sizzle to keep it from being dull. It's not one of the nasal type Favinos...very balanced. Actually probably has the most "even" response of any guitar I've had here. It also has a slight "openness" to the sound, but not excessively so which is the downfall of so many D holes. Just enough echo to add complexity without making it sound muddy or diffuse. If you're looking to get away from more traditional Gypsy guitars which are often very aggressive and bright, than this is it! Ultra modern tone that is complex and satisfying yet not wimpy. Only the best luthiers can pull this off.... Normally you would relegate a 12 fret guitar such as this to strict rhythm duty. However, the ...