Fernandes JG-55 Surf Green 1998
Fernandes JG-55, refinished in surf green nitro, made in Taiwan around 1998. I'm a fan of these JG-series guitars: comfy offset shape, sensible hardware, easy electronics, good times. This one has been modded, and it's very cool. First, it's been refinished in green with a nitro topcoat, which is starting to wear in a really nice way. These came with a 'swimming pool' style route under the hood, so it was simple enough to switch in some P-90 style single coils. It sounds awesome: heaps of attack, chirpy clear highs, plenty of kick through the mids, immediate percussive lows. The neck is slim and fast, it's very easy to play. This is a super charming little partygoer, it's a lot of fun.
Model: Fernandes JG-55
Made: Taiwan, 1998 approx
Serial: none
Finish: surf green, nitro gloss topcoat, refinished
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 400mm radius
Weight: 3.705kg
Mods: refinished, new guard, one neck screw and washer replaced, pickups replaced, re-wired
Pickups: P-90 single coil x2
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge and some chips in the clear on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples and scuffs along the belly carve, elbow area and back edge and some rub wear around the neck join and string bushings. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, as well as some minor dents in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples around the bridge, scuffs in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and 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 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only