Fernando bass guitar?

lion75 · #1 10-28-2012, 08:45 AM

any review of this bass the bass is kinda popular in my country (PH) do you know where it was made. And any reviews about this brand? they say it can match the quality of SX..

renyzen · #2 10-28-2012, 08:59 AM

They are made in china and their quality is pretty crappy compared to an sx

T-Bird · #3 10-28-2012, 08:59 AM

Hi.

Fernandes perhaps?

If it is, they have everything from firewood to top class instruments under their "brand".

To my very limited knowledge about the brand, they're been made at least in Korea, Indonesia and China over the years. The company originates from Japan though.

So, You have to be a bit more specific about what you're after.

BTW what's PH short for?

Regards
Sam

nukes_da_bass · #4 10-28-2012, 06:46 PM

PH is slang for Republic of Philippines.

gerard_66six · #5 10-28-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Bird

Hi.

Fernandes perhaps?

If it is, they have everything from firewood to top class instruments under their "brand".

To my very limited knowledge about the brand, they're been made at least in Korea, Indonesia and China over the years. The company originates from Japan though.

So, You have to be a bit more specific about what you're after.

BTW what's PH short for?

Regards
Sam

PH for Philippines...

I have found a seler on one of the Online Exchange here in the Philippines (see attached pics) and according to the seller the bass was made in Korea, but most probably majority of the basses is being made in China.

I have tested one of Fernando bass guitar being sold from one of the local music shops in Manila and I am not really comfortable playing them. There is a certain feel on the neck that I don't like (The one i've tested has a somewhat fat neck that I am not comfortable with). I did not plug to an amp while testing the bass so I don't know about its sound but the one i tested have fret buzz on the E string (nothing a good bridge setup can eliminate though IMHO).

Pepe Smith (one of legendary Rock and Roll icon here in the Phiippines is endorsing the Fernando electric guitar so I think you can find a rare gem once in a while, you just have to test as many as you can though. ^_^

Hope this helps..

gerard_66six · #6 10-28-2012, 09:12 PM

Can't upload more than 2 attachments so here's the picture of the whole bass. (Note: not the one that I have tested and I am not the one selling this.)

lion75 · #7 10-29-2012, 07:50 AM

hey thanks for the info hahaha hmm pinoy bassist

gerard_66six · #8 10-29-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lion75

hey thanks for the info hahaha hmm pinoy bassist

Glad to be of help.

I think there are a couple of Pinoy bassists here on TB..

How about setting up a Pinoy TB Group?..hehehehe

darkstorm · #9 10-29-2012, 08:11 PM

SX is pretty poor qaulity imo. Id look for something better.

dabbler · #10 10-30-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by darkstorm

SX is pretty poor qaulity imo. Id look for something better.

Mmmm, I have 17 SX basses, and while the qc may be spotty, I would not call the quality poor. I set my action up to the Fender factory spec and have only had to do a fret level on 2 of them. And by spotty qc all I mean is they do need a setup 'cause some of them are a little far out, out of the box, but really any bass needs a setup.

They have good wood, hold tune, and reasonable pups. I'm not saying you cant get a better bass... but you would have to pay more money.

Rip Topaz · #11 10-30-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by darkstorm

SX is pretty poor qaulity imo. Id look for something better.

In what world? SX is FAR from poor quality. I'd buy another one without hesitation.

lion75 · #12 10-31-2012, 12:09 AM

i think SX is a nice bass i think because in my high school days my school has a SX jazz bass and it sounds great but yeah i notice the set up of the bass is kinda terrible lol..

lustersilk · #13 10-31-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dabbler

Mmmm, I have 17 SX basses.

Why?

gunlak · #14 10-31-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lion75

i think SX is a nice bass i think because in my high school days my school has a SX jazz bass and it sounds great but yeah i notice the set up of the bass is kinda terrible lol..

pa setup lang yan ok na. wag ka mag fernando.

Fernando is made by a company called Aram Music.. there was an online catalog showcasing the Fernando brand.

gibe20 · #15 10-31-2012, 04:54 AM

as what others have said here you couldn't go wrong on buying the SX rather than a Fernando...

lion75 · #16 12-17-2012, 05:55 AM

damn i can't decide if I'm going to buy an SX because i saw a cort bass a new model i guess a precision bass it is like a fender P bass oh well a P bass copy and it has a jazz neck which is comfortable in my opinion...

gerard_66six · #17 12-17-2012, 07:29 PM

Can't go wrong with Cort....

I have the Action DLX model. yeah sure it's cheap but it is reliable and I haven't had a problem with it until now.

As mentioned by many other TB members here before me, just try as many as you can then decide which one you like most and the one most suited to your style of playing...

Goodluck with your bass hunting... ^_^

lion75 · #18 01-08-2013, 08:40 PM

the winner for me is a CORt pb50 xD i just recently bought the bass for about $160
6550 pesos damn i really like the action plus the pickups xD

gerard_66six · #19 01-09-2013, 08:18 PM

Congrats...

Don't forget to post a NBD, and also you might want to join the Cort Club...^_^

Josh Thatguy · #20 01-09-2013, 08:35 PM

Just to clarify, for the record:
Fernando IS *NOT* FERNANDES!!!