Know anything about Fernandes Stratocasters?

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:23 am

I saw a Made in Japan Fernandes Stratocaster at my local store.They want $320 for it(comes with a nice padded gigbag).It is in excellent almost new condtion (9.9) It has a sparkly gold finish and gold hardware and looks pretty spectacular.It looks like a copy of a Fender 62 Stratocaster.I think it was made around 1990.Anyone know any thing about these guitars? Any info would be appreciated.

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:26 am

I played one a while back - comparable with the MIJ Fenders quality-wise.

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:36 am

This one looks like Bob Dylan's Gold Lame Strat(except it has gold hardware):

1962 Fender Stratocaster

"Bob Dylan's gold lame Strat. ohsc/ex

Previously owned by Bob Dylan, and sent by him in 1991 via the late Cesar Diaz, the famous amplifier builder who also played in Bob's band in the early 90's, to Fender for the gold sparkle finish. Comes with a copy of the original Fender work order via John Grunder of the Fender Custom Shop, addressed to "Cesar Diaz c/o Bob Dylan", and stating serial number of the guitar, with "Refinish to gold sparkle per Bob's specification". Also comes with letter signed by Cesar Diaz on his stationery stating that the guitar, by serial number, belonged to and was given to him by Bob Dylan. Has original 1962 brown Tolex hard shell case

Price: $ 75,000.00"

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:47 am

DuoSonicBoy wrote:I played one a while back - comparable with the MIJ Fenders quality-wise.

Thanks for the post.This store has a mint Black MIJ Fender 50's Strat made in 1985 also.That one is $500 but I don't think it is as nice as the Fernandes they have.

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:53 am

I think Blane had one and liked it a lot. I've heard good things from everyone that I've known who has had or played an MIJ fernandez

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:44 am

Billy3000 wrote:I think Blane had one and liked it a lot. I've heard good things from everyone that I've known who has had or played an MIJ fernandez

Thanks for the info.I had never seen one before.

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:44 am

A friend of mine owns one in sunburst. Should be same period. it's definitely a fine guitar, not highclass but nothing wrong with it. I would say it's quality is even better than that of many current mexican Fenders. Well built, no feedback or intonation problems. But not as good as japanese or US Fenders.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:28 pm

I had a Jap red one, very nice, good quality too. Billie Joe Armstrong used one for about 8 years with a humbucker mod.

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:26 pm

Thanks for the info.This is it,sorry for the bad pics.I had to shoot it in the dark.

Skip · Post by **Skip** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:47 am

looks pretty sweet

flush-it · Post by **flush-it** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:29 am

quite fine

Pacafeliz · Post by **Pacafeliz** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:32 am

nice!
now get a nice neck for it and you're ready to rumble!!!

Pat.

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:14 am

Thanks alot guys,I think it is pretty sweet and looks spectacular and sounds great.From what I could find out,this model is a LE-2 G made in 1998(the store owner sold it new in 1999).I really like the neck,it seems very similar to the neck of the Fender 62 RI strat(except for the headstock).

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:48 am

Looking good, i could've sworn the headstock on mine was more Fenderish shape, maybe they made them change it.

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:57 am

Fran wrote:Looking good, i could've sworn the headstock on mine was more Fenderish shape, maybe they made them change it.

Check out the link below:

Date Fernandes Guitars by Headstock Shape & Logo Design

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:59 am

westtexasred wrote:
Fran wrote:Looking good, i could've sworn the headstock on mine was more Fenderish shape, maybe they made them change it.
Check out the link below:

Date Fernandes Guitars by Headstock Shape & Logo Design

Nice link, i must have had an 85-86 'Revival' model. I'm surprised, it was in good nick for its age.
What neck you putting on it dude? Have you checked the pocket size and stuff?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:59 am

westtexasred wrote:
Fran wrote:Looking good, i could've sworn the headstock on mine was more Fenderish shape, maybe they made them change it.
Check out the link below:

Date Fernandes Guitars by Headstock Shape & Logo Design

Nice link, i must have had an 85-86 'Revival' model. I'm surprised, it was in good nick for its age.
What neck you putting on it dude? Have you checked the pocket size and stuff?

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:37 pm

Mark Knopfler used to have a nice Fernandes Strat with fender style headtsock.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:45 pm

That actually looks like one of the most well rounded guitar collections I've seen you have. I'm assuming it won't stay that way though

Did those other 2 rics disappear overnight?

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:12 pm

Fran wrote:
westtexasred wrote:
Fran wrote:Looking good, i could've sworn the headstock on mine was more Fenderish shape, maybe they made them change it.
Check out the link below:

Date Fernandes Guitars by Headstock Shape & Logo Design
Nice link, i must have had an 85-86 'Revival' model. I'm surprised, it was in good nick for its age.
What neck you putting on it dude? Have you checked the pocket size and stuff?

No,I'm not going to change the neck.I like this neck.It's pretty much like the neck on a 62 RI(except for the headstock).

Nick wrote:That actually looks like one of the most well rounded guitar collections I've seen you have. I'm assuming it won't stay that way though

Did those other 2 rics disappear overnight?

No I still have them.