Specs:
• Model: Novo USA Solus M1 Aged
• Finish: Grape Jelly Sparkle
• Body: Tempered Pine
• Neck: Tempered Maple
• Neck Profile: Beefy ‘C’ (.880")
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Clay Dots
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Nut: Unbleached Bone
• Frets: 22 Jescar 6125 (.047" x .095")
• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
• Tuners: Kluson® Supreme with Staggered Posts
• Electronics: Emerson Custom Pots & Paper-in-Oil Capacitor
• Finish Type: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Headstock: Matching Peghead
• Strings: 6
• Case: Mono M80 Gig Bag
• Country: USA
• Year: 2021
• Condition: Mint
Personal Thoughts:
The Solus M1 is one of Novo’s most instantly recognisable models — deceptively simple in design, yet packed with character, tone, and feel. This Grape Jelly Sparkle example is a perfect showcase of Novo’s ability to combine vintage inspiration with modern boutique execution.
The tempered pine body gives the guitar a lively, open resonance with excellent note bloom, while keeping the overall weight comfortable and balanced. Paired with the tempered maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the result is a warm, articulate response that feels equally at home clean or pushed.
The beefy ‘C’ neck carve is a real highlight here. Substantial without being cumbersome, it fills the hand in a very reassuring way and suits players who appreciate a more traditional neck feel. Combined with the shorter 24.75" scale length and Jescar frets, the Solus M1 plays effortlessly, with bends feeling smooth and controlled.
Visually, the Grape Jelly Sparkle finish is pure Novo — bold, playful, and unmistakable, yet never gimmicky. The matching peghead and lightly aged nitro finish complete the look beautifully, giving the guitar a sense of personality without excess.
This is a guitar that feels inspiring the moment you pick it up — simple, expressive, and full of character.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. No notable wear beyond the factory ageing. Frets are excellent, hardware is clean, and the guitar presents exceptionally well. Supplied with original Mono M80 gig bag.
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.