The manufacturing of Fano Guitars will move to an expanded Novo production facility in Nashville, with the Fano Guitars’ team relocating to Tennessee.
Iconic American guitar brands, Fano Guitars and Novo Guitars, have announced a merger under a new British-based parent company, Psonic Design Lab. Since their respective launches in 1996 and 2015, the brands have become globally recognised for their high-quality musical instruments.
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As part of the merger, Dennis Fano will take on a new role as Chairman of Psonic Design Lab and Head of Product Design.
“Over the past nine years since leaving Fano Guitars, I have felt that there was unfinished business.” he said. “While I’ve been focused on Novo Guitars, I was hoping to have the opportunity to reclaim my name someday. I’m excited to announce that the day is here! Psonic Design Lab is bringing together the brands of Fano and Novo in a really exciting way! Fano has been in the very capable hands of Graham Dowling in my absence, and he has done an incredible job of maintaining my high standards. I have an amazing team of people around me. Everyone is committed to making the highest quality instruments and continuing to raise the bar.”
Graham Dowling, who has owned Fano Guitars for the last eight years, will retain responsibilities as Director of Fano Guitars. Graham said, “Being part of this new chapter is incredibly exciting. This is the right next step to give us the opportunity to take the brand to the next level and deliver on what we have always hoped we could achieve. I have long admired Dennis’ work, both with Fano and Novo Guitars. The unification of our brands and the opportunity to work alongside Dennis is a great privilege. We at Fano Guitars are excited to be on this new journey.”
Both brands will be displaying at booth 4327 at the 2025 NAMM Show between January 23rd and 25th. Keep reading at Novo Guitars and Fano Guitars here.
