(SOLD) Fernandes Limited Edition TE-75BT White 1989
Fernandes TE-75BT, made in Japan 1989, sugar white. This is such a cool guitar, I really enjoy it. This model is a variation of the TEJ series that ran in the late 80s, which are approximately Tele-shaped but with a bit of shred DNA in the mix. This particular example is a signature model for Hidehiko Hoshino, guitarist for Visual Kei pioneers Buck Tick. It's close to the standard model, but with a bound fretboard and a simplified electronic setup with a single volume control and a three-way mini-switch. The neck is a moderately slim C style shape with a fairly flat radius, it's superbly easy to move around on and enjoys a big bend. The sensible fixed bridge and Gotoh tuners make for great stability, plus the body is light and resonant... it all just feels very reassuring in the hands. The hot single-coil pickups clean up very nicely, so you can get a heap of clarity and sparkle when played clean, but they're happiest with a decent dose of gain. With some distortion, this will maintain excellent definition and dynamics while doling out a hefty, thick low end... satisfying. The faded white finish with matching headstock looks awesome, and the faded sticker mark on the back is a laugh. This is a perfect little piece of late-eighties goodness.
Model: Fernandes TE-75BT 'Buck Tick' Hoshino Model
Made: Japan, 1989 (L179642)
Finish: sugar white, cream binding
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 13.75" radius
Weight: 3.550kg
Mods: none
Pickup: FGI Technology 'T' high output passive single coil x2
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. The headstock has some marks on the pointy end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has a sticker fade mark that clearly reads 'UNICORN' in large text, aside from that it's just some minor dimples and scuffs around the outside of the body. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body and a couple of little chips in the elbow area. The front has a few little marks around the back edge and elbow area, as well as some standard play wear on the horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working correctly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.