Novo Guitars are the brainchild of Dennis Fano, one of the most celebrated builders in the boutique guitar world. After parting ways with his namesake Fano brand, Dennis founded Novo to create something entirely original—electric guitars with vintage soul, modern feel, and a design language all their own.
Handcrafted in Nashville, TN, Novo guitars blend tradition with innovation. The bodies are built from tempered, reclaimed woods—most commonly pine and swamp ash—that are carefully treated to be lightweight, resonant, and full of character. Novo’s wood selection isn’t just about tone; it’s about feel. Each guitar is hand-sanded to raise the grain, finished in thin nitro, and distressed with no set pattern—just an artist’s instinct to bring out the wood’s natural voice.
Every component is carefully chosen: Mastery bridges, Fralin, Lollar, Novak, or Schroeder pickups—top-shelf hardware selected to serve the guitar’s sonic purpose. Whether you want growl, shimmer, punch, or snap, a Novo delivers with nuance and style.
Built by a small team of skilled builders, each Novo is one-of-a-kind. No templates, no assembly lines—just rad people making seriously cool guitars.
Novo Guitars are alive in every sense. Come experience them at Chicago Music Exchange.
