Are Fernandes guitars any good?
Are Fernandes guitars any good?
Yes they are good guitars, one of my local shops has this beautiful fernandes guitar that looks like a cross between a Les Paul and a Iceman. Its this exact model and color. Even though there was a Gibson Les Paul studio there this guitar was hands down the best looking and best playing guitar in the whole shop.
How do I find the date on my Fender serial number?
The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. If the year is unreadable, it can also be written on the body under the pickguard or in the cavity in which the pickups are. With Fenders from before 1955 you cannot use the serial numbers to determine the exact year of construction.
How do I read my Jackson guitar serial number?
Jackson JS, X and Pro Series guitars that were made from 2013 until present day feature a 10-digit alphanumeric serial number located on the back of the headstock or neckplate. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created.
Where are Fernandes guitars manufactured?
Japan
Fernandes currently has guitars made in Japan, Korea and China. Fernandes does not have its own guitar manufacturing factories and relies on OEM guitar manufacturers to make its guitars.
Why are there no serial numbers on Fernandes Guitars?
Fernandes has almost never used a serial number on his guitars and basses, except on the first models released by the brand or on models manufactured by Tokai in the late 70s. This strategy was certainly intended to prevent an exact count of guitar and bass sales in the case of US trademark lawsuits.
What is the serial number on a Fernandes Burny?
This strategy was certainly intended to prevent an exact count of guitar and bass sales in the case of US trademark lawsuits. In addition to the serial numbers, there are a few things that can help define the manufacturing date of a Fernandes or Burny instrument.
What’s the difference between Burny and Fernandes Guitars?
Burny is the brand name or division that focused on the making of Gibson replica guitars. Fernandes/Burny first started threatened to sue them for copyright/trademark infringement. At that point, Burny/Fernandes changed their truss rod cover shape and other small details to appease both Fender and Gibson.
When did the Burny and Fernandes truss rod come out?
Dating a Burny or Fernandes can be loosely done by looking at the truss rod cover. The Gibson bell-shaped covers are found on 1970’s to early 1980’s models. The bell-shape cover with a thin white band and ridges sticking out from the side are found on mid-1980s to early 1990’s models.
