How many of you own / played with a Fernandes guitar before?

[RayKnight]

Namely the Ravelle and Retrorocket models. What are your inputs? I'd like to invest in one that I saw in Yamaha but I'm skeptical. I know I shouldn't let other people's review and stuff obstruct me from buying because if I like the tone and sound that's coming out of it then I shouldn't be bothered with such trivial stuff.

But I'm curious as to how many people have it or have used a Fernandes guitar before. My curiosity was aroused further when I found out that L'arc en Ciel's guitarist, Ken Kitamura plays a Fernandes model guitar.

 

[LadyInTears]

fernandes guitars are underrated.
top notch QC and many many japanese bands are endorsed by them
the ravelle is an impressive guitar i tried out 2 years ago, great neck, super sutain, well with the sustainer, its like duh..
haha anyway do try them out, fernandes is a brand worth investing in

 

[tubescreamer]

I own a Retrorocket. Not too certain what model it is, got it way back in 1999 at PS Music Plaza, the last of the MIJ's. The hardware and electronics were a joke though it came with Gotoh tuners. I've since gutted everything and put in Texas Specials, a blend control, CTS pots, a Wilkinson bridge, etc.

If you are looking to get an affordable Strat, do yourself a favour, and get the Squier Classic Vibe. These have been raved about over at TDPRI and TGP.

 

[gsonique]

sorry guys...had to post this

 

[gsonique]

 

[tpiledriver]

and..who's that guy?

 

[gsonique]

http://www.stevehackett.com/

ex Genesis ...

 

[RayKnight]

I own a Retrorocket. Not too certain what model it is, got it way back in 1999 at PS Music Plaza, the last of the MIJ's. The hardware and electronics were a joke though it came with Gotoh tuners. I've since gutted everything and put in Texas Specials, a blend control, CTS pots, a Wilkinson bridge, etc.

Does it have the Fernandes Sustainer? How much did you buy it for?

and..who's that guy?

No idea, but he seems to enjoy playing a Fernandes guitar though!

*long pause*

What? Was it something I said?

 

[Damo]

The Japanese fernandes are great. I have a vertigo elite with sustainer and floyd rose, a "the revival" strat and an APG 85. I really like them. I love the look of the ravelle but the only one I played was a JPC version in Japan and to be honest, for the money, it wasn't that great, however I did think it was that particular guitar that had issues rather than the model
good luck

 

[rottenramone]

i have one on sale now. pm me for a spesher fernandes geetar price.

/plug

 

[crapsh1t]

ray.. i got 1 comment for u.. if u buy a yamaha guitar... if u spoil it... they dun do repairs for ya... =D

 

[RayKnight]

ray.. i got 1 comment for u.. if u buy a yamaha guitar... if u spoil it... they dun do repairs for ya... =D

That's nuts!? Why wouldn't they? Crap. That stinks. But only Yamaha carries Fernandes guitar, right?

 

[LadyInTears]

Beez talked to me alot about yamaha, he says that repairs can be done, but they are very expensive. Fernandes/Burny are not Yamaha's and if they are well built, repairs wouldnt even be needed imho.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Dave Kushner (the underrated guitarist of Velvet Revolver) plays and endorses the Fernandes Ravelle.:mrgreen: I've seen them at Yamaha a number of times and they're gorgeous!

 

[asdf]

how much is a fernandes elite and pro? just wondering.

 

[doggieshaman]

how much is a fernandes elite and pro? just wondering.

depends on the model....

ravelle elites should cost you abt 1.5k new... pro 1-1.2k

the rest vary between 700-1.4k