The Tele that completely blurs the lines between pickup traditions
The Novo Solus F2 in Sonic Mary Kaye is an instrument for the guitarist who knows exactly what they want — and won't settle for compromises. Novo Instruments, Dennis Fano's brand, combines artisanal craftsmanship with a thorough understanding of tone. The Solus F2 is proof of this in its most direct form: a Tele-based design with its own identity, finished with a lightly distressed 3-Ply Parchment binding and the timeless Sonic Mary Kaye color scheme.
Tonally, the Solus F2 offers a combination that sounds unexpected on paper, but works amazingly coherently in practice. The Fralin High Output Tele at the bridge provides that characteristic bite and presence, while the Fralin P-90 Tele at the neck adds a fuller, warmer midrange that makes the guitar particularly expressive in clean and lightly overdriven settings. The bridge with compensated brass saddles ensures immaculate intonation across the entire fretboard.
The body is crafted from swamp ash with a German Carve — a subtle contouring that makes the instrument comfortable to hold. The tempered maple neck has a generous Chunky C-shape (.880") that provides stability and control for both rhythm players and soloists. The 25.5" scale length with a compound radius of 9.5"-14" makes the guitar effortlessly playable from the first position to the highest fret. MOTO dot inlays, medium nickel/silver frets, and a 1.65" nut complete an instrument that is thoughtfully designed in every detail. Delivered with Stringjoy Signature 10-48 strings and the Novo Deluxe Padded Softcase.
The Novo Solus F2 Sonic Mary Kaye is an instrument you won't forget once you've played it.
