Fernandes Revolver Bass FRB-55 Metallic Purple 1993
Fernandes FRB-55, purple, made in Japan circa 1993. Fernandes' Revolver series were pitched at the hard rock crowd back in the late 80s and early 90s, and while they don't enjoy the same notoriety outside Japan as stuff like Ibanez or ESP, they were very well made instruments. This one is a medium 32" scale bass, with a cute undersized body and a slim fast neck. It's very nicely balanced and feels responsive in the hands, and weighs in at a crazy 3.1kg. The pickups are good: on the hot side of passive stuff,
Model: Fernandes Revolver Bass FRB-55
Made: Japan; 1993 approx
Serial: none
Finish: Metallic Purple; gloss polyurethane
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 350mm radius, 32" scale, 28mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.095kg
Mods: none
Pickups: VPB-2 neck, WJB-2 bridge
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, top edge and front near the G tuner and minor scuffs on the back and bottom edge. The is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples in the elbow area and middle of the body, some chips on the edge around the control cavity and widespread light scuffs. The sides have minor scuffs and chips in the clearcoat around the neck pocket and a big chip near the rear strap pin, as well as some minor dimples around the whole body. The front has dimples around the knobs, bridge and elbow area, a crack in the clearcoat between the pickups and some play wear on the horns
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear only