(SOLD) Fernandes JG-55S Surf Green 2001
Fernandes JG-55S, surf green, made in Taiwan circa 2001. Fernandes are one of the biggest players in Japan's domestic guitar market, they've done so well for so long and produced a heap of excellent guitars. The JG series dates to 1995-05 and pairs the evercool offset shape with some modern sensibilities: a comfy quick neck with a fairly flat radius, a modern two-point tremolo and in this case, a fun Sustainer pickup. The Sustainer is active and runs on a 9v battery, switchable via a mini-toggle. You can drag out nasty bends into endless feedback, it's a whole lot of fun. The regular tone is great too: breathy and rich through the mids with an immediate punchy attack. The wild surf green finish looks great, especially with the matching headstock... so cool. Very fun!
Model: Fernandes JG-55S
Made: Taiwan, 2001 approx (no serial number)
Finish: surf green, 3-ply white pearl guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 13.75" radius
Weight: 3.405kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fernandes FVH1001 (bridge), HPD200 sustainer humbucker x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some minor dimples around the cavity cover and in the elbow area, as well as some discolouration near the back edge and battery compartment. The sides have some dimples near the jack and a patch of discolouration in the elbow area. The front has some dimples near the controls, some surface scratches in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets look great, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Setup with fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.