This Novo Voltur was custom ordered and completed in 2023 with some amazing features that make it a real standout even in a diverse and exciting Novo crowd. The Lake Placid Blue finish reveals just the lightest hints of Bull Black beneath, which is a testament to how artfully this finish approach is executed. The black plastics throughout - and exposed Fralin Unbucker - play a little off of that under-finish too.

Hallmarks of a Novo? Lightweight, ultra-resonant, exceptional fretwork, setup, and playability...and of course, tones. This guitar feels so comfortable and broken-in, there is simply no "adjustment period" - it feels amazing from the second you pick it up. The neck feels like it came off of a well loved early 60s Fender and is a highlight on all Novo guitars in truth.

The Fender-y tonewoods combine with a more Gibson-like pickup pairing to deliver a great hybrid tonality - bold and punchy with nice upper midrange sizzle that still has a certain bounce and airiness to the sound due to the body resonance. It's addictive!