The Faith PJE FG1HCE Legacy Earth Mahogany Cutaway Electro Acoustic is a premium, all-solid-wood acoustic designed around one of respected British luthier Patrick James Eggle's historic body shapes.

Its compact Earth / Orchestra Model body combines a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with solid African Khaya mahogany back and sides, producing a mature, balanced voice with warmth through the mids, clear note definition and enough projection for both fingerstyle and strumming.

For amplified performance, the Fishman Flex Blend system combines an undersaddle pickup with an internal condenser microphone, allowing more of the guitar's natural acoustic character and percussive body sound to reach an amplifier or PA.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional. A hardcase is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Faith
Series	PJE Legacy
Model	FG1HCE
Body Shape	Earth / Orchestra Model
Type	Cutaway Electro Acoustic
Top	Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides	Solid African Khaya Mahogany
Fingerboard	Macassan Figured Ebony
Electronics	Fishman Flex Blend
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Hardcase
Main Appeal	Premium all-solid OM with sophisticated piezo/mic electronics
Best For	Fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, folk, acoustic pop, studio and live work

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Faith PJE FG1HCE Legacy Earth is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for regular home, studio and live use.

What's Included?

✔ Faith PJE FG1HCE Legacy Earth Electro Acoustic
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership
• Electronics fully functional
• Hardcase included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Faith acoustic has been assessed for general condition, operation and playability before being offered for sale.

Checks include:

• Acoustic response assessed
• Fishman pickup system tested
• Internal microphone function checked
• Pickup/microphone blend operation checked
• Volume control assessed
• EQ contour checked
• Phase control checked
• Built-in tuner tested
• Output connection checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Ebony fingerboard inspected
• Frets checked
• Nut and saddle assessed
• Bridge inspected
• Grover tuning machines checked
• General structural condition assessed
• General playability checked
• Hardcase checked for general usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned acoustic guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Nut condition
• Saddle condition
• Tuning stability
• Electronics
• Bridge
• Hardware
• General playability

Acoustic guitars naturally respond to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement can occasionally occur during transportation.

What Makes The Faith PJE Legacy Earth Special?

The PJE Legacy range was developed around acoustic body shapes created by Patrick James Eggle, rather than simply adapting Faith's standard production designs. The Earth is an Orchestra Model-style instrument with a compact, balanced body that is particularly comfortable for fingerstyle, songwriting and extended live performance.

Its construction is equally impressive. A torrefied solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid African Khaya mahogany back and sides, while premium appointments including figured ebony, flamed maple binding, bone components and Grover tuners give the FG1HCE the feel of a serious professional acoustic rather than simply a stage-focused electro acoustic.

Key Features & Benefits

Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top

The top is made from solid Canadian Sitka spruce that has undergone torrefaction.

This controlled heat-treatment process reduces moisture within the wood and alters its cellular structure, giving the spruce greater stability and a more mature response from the outset.

Tonally, the result combines:

• Clear articulation
• Strong dynamic range
• Good projection
• Mature resonance
• Balanced treble response

Solid African Khaya Mahogany Back & Sides

The back and sides use solid African Khaya mahogany rather than laminate construction.

Mahogany contributes a warm, focused midrange and controlled low end, complementing the clarity of the torrefied spruce top particularly well.

Earth / Orchestra Model Body

Faith's Earth shape is based around an Orchestra Model concept.

At approximately 15" across the lower bout, it offers a particularly useful balance between:

• Comfortable body size
• Strong acoustic projection
• Focused bass
• Clear midrange
• Fingerstyle responsiveness
• Strumming capability

It is large enough to work convincingly as a primary acoustic guitar while remaining easier to hold than many dreadnought or jumbo designs.

Venetian Cutaway

The cutaway provides easier access to the upper register, making the FG1HCE considerably more practical for lead passages, chord extensions and contemporary acoustic playing.

Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Neck Design

The mahogany neck uses the Patrick James Eggle bolt-on neck joint found across the PJE Legacy series.

This differs from the conventional glued dovetail neck joint associated with many traditional acoustics and forms part of the distinctive construction philosophy behind the Legacy instruments.

The neck has a satin finish for a smoother feel in the fretting hand.

Macassan Figured Ebony Fingerboard

The Macassan figured ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface and premium appearance.

It uses:

• 16" radius
• Mother-of-pearl position detailing
• Distinctive Faith “F” inlay at the 12th fret

The relatively flat radius works particularly well for fingerstyle playing, cleaner fretting and contemporary acoustic techniques.

Premium Natural Bone Components

The guitar uses natural bone for the nut and saddle, providing durable and consistent string-contact points.

Bone bridge pins complete the traditional high-quality acoustic specification.

Fishman Flex Blend Electronics

One of the FG1HCE's strongest features is the Fishman Flex Blend pickup and preamp system.

Rather than relying solely on an undersaddle piezo, the system combines:

• Undersaddle pickup
• Internal condenser microphone

The player can blend the two sources together.

Why Combine Piezo And Microphone?

The undersaddle pickup provides:

• Direct string response
• Feedback resistance
• Strong note definition
• Consistent stage performance

The internal microphone contributes:

• Acoustic body resonance
• Air and natural ambience
• Percussive detail
• More realistic unplugged character

Blending them allows the player to balance reliability against natural acoustic detail depending on the venue and playing style.

Fishman Controls

The discreet side-mounted system provides access to:

• Volume
• Pickup / microphone blend
• EQ contour
• Phase
• Built-in chromatic tuner

The controls remain relatively unobtrusive compared with a large traditional side-mounted preamp panel.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Faith Legacy Earth vs Dreadnought

A dreadnought generally provides a larger body with stronger bass and maximum strumming projection.

The Earth offers a more balanced, controlled response and a physically smaller body, making it especially effective for fingerstyle, recording and vocal accompaniment.

Faith Legacy Earth vs Faith Venus

The Venus is Faith's auditorium-style cutaway and is a very versatile all-round shape. The PJE Earth has its own Patrick James Eggle-derived proportions and OM-style character, with a particularly balanced response and compact feel.

Faith Legacy Earth vs Faith Neptune

The Neptune is a considerably larger baby-jumbo design, producing greater physical scale and low-end presence. The Earth prioritises playing comfort, focus and articulation.

All-Solid vs Laminated Acoustic Construction

Because the FG1HCE uses a solid top, solid back and solid sides, the primary body woods are capable of responding and ageing as a complete acoustic structure rather than relying on laminated outer layers.

This contributes to the Legacy series' position as one of Faith's premium professional ranges.

Who Is It For?

Fingerstyle players – The balanced OM-style body and 45mm nut provide excellent separation and comfortable string spacing.

Singer-songwriters – Its controlled low end leaves room for vocals while retaining enough projection for solo accompaniment.

Gigging acoustic musicians – The Fishman piezo/microphone system provides excellent flexibility through a PA or acoustic amplifier.

Studio guitarists – The focused body shape and balanced frequency response make it easier to place within a recorded arrangement than an especially bass-heavy acoustic.

Percussive acoustic players – The internal microphone can introduce more of the body sound and percussive detail into the amplified signal.

Players wanting a premium smaller-bodied acoustic – The Earth is compact without feeling like a travel or parlour guitar.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Fingerstyle
• Folk
• Singer-songwriter
• Acoustic pop
• Americana
• Country
• Blues
• Acoustic rock
• Indie
• Contemporary acoustic
• Worship
• Studio recording
• Live acoustic performance
• Solo performance
• Duos
• Percussive acoustic playing

Why Choose An OM-Style Electro Acoustic?

An Orchestra Model-style guitar is one of the most versatile acoustic formats available.

Compared with a larger dreadnought, its bass response is generally more controlled and its midrange more focused, allowing individual notes within chords to remain easy to hear.

That makes the format particularly effective for:

• Fingerpicking
• Recording
• Vocal accompaniment
• Complex chord voicings
• Lighter strumming
• Lead acoustic work

Adding a cutaway and sophisticated pickup system makes the FG1HCE especially practical for players moving regularly between acoustic and amplified environments.

Story & Context

Faith Guitars has a close association with respected British guitar maker Patrick James Eggle, who has been involved in the design of the brand's instruments from its development.

The PJE Legacy series focuses specifically on body shapes associated with Patrick James Eggle's earlier acoustic designs.

For the FG1HCE, the Earth body is derived from his historic Linville-style shape, drawing inspiration from classic Orchestra Models while developing its own proportions.

Faith then combines that design with contemporary production techniques including:

• Torrefied spruce
• All-solid construction
• PJE bolt-on neck joint
• Premium ebony appointments
• Fishman blended electronics

The result is an acoustic that blends traditional timber choices with a particularly modern approach to stage performance.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Cutaway Electro Acoustic Guitar
Brand	Faith
Series	PJE Legacy
Model	FG1HCE
Model Name	Legacy Earth Cutaway Electro
Body Shape	Earth / Orchestra Model
Cutaway	Venetian
Top Wood	Solid Torrefied Canadian Sitka Spruce
Back Wood	Solid African Khaya Mahogany
Side Wood	Solid African Khaya Mahogany
Binding	Solid Flamed Maple
Bracing	Hand-Scalloped Quarter-Sawn Spruce
Rosette	5mm Abalone with Fibre Border
Body Finish	PU Lacquer High Gloss
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Finish	Satin
Neck Joint	Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design
Truss Rod	2-Way
Fingerboard	Macassan Figured Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	16"
Fingerboard Inlays	Mother of Pearl with “F” at 12th Fret
Scale Length	Approx. 25.6" / 650mm
Nut Width	45mm
String Spacing	55mm
Nut Material	Natural Bone
Saddle Material	Natural Bone
Bridge	Macassan Figured Ebony
Bridge Pins	Natural Bone
Tuning Machines	Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Pickup	Fishman Undersaddle Piezo
Additional Pickup	Internal Condenser Microphone
Preamp	Fishman Flex Blend
Controls	Volume, Blend, EQ Contour, Phase
Built-In Tuner	Yes
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Tonewood Specification Note

Although this model is commonly described as the Legacy Earth Mahogany, the soundboard is not mahogany.

The FG1HCE combines:

• Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top
• Solid African Khaya mahogany back and sides

The Mahogany designation refers primarily to the back-and-side wood pairing within the Legacy range.

Electronics Specification Note

The Fishman Flex Blend combines an undersaddle piezo pickup with an internal condenser microphone.

The microphone level can be blended into the direct pickup signal, allowing the amplified sound to include more of the guitar's natural body resonance.

At louder stage volumes, reducing the microphone contribution can help increase feedback resistance.

Power Requirements

The Fishman active preamp requires an internal battery for amplified operation.

No external power supply is required.

The guitar can, of course, be played completely acoustically without battery power.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Faith PJE FG1HCE Legacy Earth is an excellent professional acoustic for players who want something more compact and balanced than a dreadnought without sacrificing projection, low-end authority or stage capability.

Its solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, solid Khaya mahogany back and sides, figured ebony appointments, bone hardware and PJE-designed construction give it a genuinely premium acoustic specification.

The Fishman Flex Blend system is equally impressive, especially for players who want to introduce more natural body sound into their amplified tone rather than relying solely on a conventional piezo pickup.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied with a hardcase, this is a particularly strong pre-owned option for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, recording musicians and regular live performers.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

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Every pre-owned acoustic guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its condition, electronics and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Faith FG1HCE in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Is the FG1HCE an all-solid guitar?

Yes. It uses a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with solid African Khaya mahogany back and sides.

Is the top mahogany?

No. Despite the model commonly being referred to as the Mahogany version, the FG1HCE has a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top. The back and sides are solid Khaya mahogany.

What body shape is the Faith Earth?

The Earth is Faith's Orchestra Model-style body, based on a Patrick James Eggle design.

Is it smaller than a dreadnought?

Yes. The body is more compact and refined than a conventional dreadnought, making it particularly comfortable for seated playing and fingerstyle work.

Does it have a cutaway?

Yes. It has a Venetian cutaway for easier upper-fret access.

What fingerboard does it use?

It uses a Macassan figured ebony fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The fingerboard has a 16" radius.

What is the nut width?

The nut measures 45mm, providing useful additional spacing for fingerstyle playing.

What are the nut and saddle made from?

Both are made from natural bone.

What bridge does it use?

It has a Macassan figured ebony bridge with bone bridge pins.

What tuning machines are fitted?

The factory specification uses Grover Rotomatic 18:1 ratio tuners.

What pickup system does it have?

It uses the Fishman Flex Blend system, combining an undersaddle piezo pickup with an internal condenser microphone.

What is the advantage of the internal microphone?

It allows more of the guitar's natural body resonance and percussive sound to be blended into the amplified signal.

Does it have a built-in tuner?

Yes. A discreet chromatic tuner is integrated into the Fishman system.

Does it have a phase control?

Yes. The phase function can be useful for managing feedback and low-frequency resonance on stage.

Is it suitable for fingerstyle?

Yes. The balanced OM-style body, 45mm nut and responsive solid top make it particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing.

Is it suitable for strumming?

Yes. Although more compact than a dreadnought, it still provides enough projection and dynamic range for general strumming and accompaniment.

Does it come with a hardcase?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to hear the guitar acoustically and amplified or see its individual cosmetic condition before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.