Official Fernandes Club

WackoStu · #1 01-07-2011, 02:42 PM

I know there are jusy a few of us playing Fernandes Basses out there. Every other brand has a club so why not us. So Here we go. Post a pic and get a number.

Here is mine:

#1 WackoStu

madbassplaya · #2 01-08-2011, 07:25 AM

very nice.

here is my MIJ Fernandes Jazz Copy:

the picture does not show it, but I put a BadAss II bridge and D'Addario Chromes on her last night.

WackoStu · #3 01-08-2011, 10:12 PM

Very Nice. Madbassplaya is #2

Come on Fernandes owners, lets see your Basses!

KISSPGAP · #4 01-18-2011, 02:33 PM

Just jumping in. Fernandes was a great discovery for me. Someone lent me the Atlas and I was hooked. Might buy the Tremor or Gravity. Anyone hear a difference between the deluxe versions and the standards?

WackoStu · #5 01-19-2011, 07:45 AM

Show the bass, get a number!

I almost bought the Atlas instead of my LEB Jazz, and still might. It's still available down at the mom and pop!!

Couldnt tell you about the Tremor or Gravity, but I would say you need to just go in, and plug 'em both in and see what strikes you.

If you search you will no doubt find a ton of threads about those two fine instruments.

Quadzilla · #6 01-19-2011, 09:00 AM

I have a super rare Fernandes that I'll post pictures of. Aparently, it was custom ordered and made in their custom shop in Japan. I've never seen anything like it. It's a one of a kind. I'll get some pics up in the next day or two. You will be blown away

!

WackoStu · #7 01-19-2011, 02:29 PM

Looking forward to it. No pic, No bass!

FAB-170 · #8 01-19-2011, 04:58 PM

Jumbotron · #9 01-19-2011, 05:15 PM

I'll play.

My Fernandes is the five-string version of the OP's jazz (I believe that model is called the Retrospect), right down to the color. It had the same pickguard on it until I got a custom silver mirror job done (which is sweet, but doesn't photograph great). It's also heavily modded--new bridge (hipshot) and electronics (audere) and a fretless conversion. It was my only bass for 7 years, and I've played hundreds of shows on it. A real workhorse.

banikek · #10 01-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Count me in...

then take away 1/2. 1996 Fernandes Jazz body with an 80's Japan Squier Jazz neck.

The Squier neck is my favorite and it just felt better than the original. It plays great! Sorry if I offended any Fernandes purists!

WackoStu · #11 01-19-2011, 11:26 PM

Finally the Fernandes players are coming out of the basswoods!

Here are your numbers!

WackoStu #1
Madbassplaya #2
FAB-170 #3
Jumbotron #4
banikek #5

Welcome all new members. Mods count too, IMHO. Well done.

madbassplaya · #12 01-20-2011, 05:09 PM

indeed. weren't aware there were so many!

**butchblack** · #13 01-21-2011, 03:44 PM

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attach...0&d=1265229479

See if this works 1986 (I think) Fernandes "the function" Jazz bass clone, pre lawsuit era

Can someone tell me how to re-post a picture that I already have on file as an attachment.

You can click on the link to see the required pic.

WackoStu · #14 01-22-2011, 08:54 PM

That works for me. What a great bass. Butchblack is #6! Welcome Brother!!!!

WackoStu #1
Madbassplaya #2
FAB-170 #3
Jumbotron #4
banikek #5

Butchblack #6

Thundar · #15 01-22-2011, 09:07 PM

I have an oddball Fernandes...its a Les Paul/Monterey body shape, but its older than the Monterey line, I believe...I will get a pic posted tomorrow.

Quadzilla · #16 01-23-2011, 12:40 PM

I had some people ask me about this bass in another thread. Well here she is. An older Fernades trans-grren acrylic. Has awesome inlays, EMG active pickups. It's not as heavy as most acrylic basses. This one just under 11 lbs.

From what little I can find out about it, this was made in the Fernandes Custom Shop in Japan. It's a one of a kind from what I'm told. Not another one like it out there (please let me know if my sources are incorrect). It was custom ordered from a Fernades dealer in Tokyo.

Craftsmanship is second to none. Neck pocket and all joints are TIGHT. All routes and holes are very precise. 3-piece maple neck, awesome fretwork, rolled edges on board, etc.

It's built like a boutique. Great time and care was taken when creating this baby. The factory case is custom molded to the shape of the body.

Behold!

Jumbotron · #17 01-23-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadzilla

I had some people ask me about this bass in another thread. Well here she is. An older Fernades trans-grren acrylic. Has awesome inlays, EMG active pickups. It's not as heavy as most acrylic basses. This one just under 11 lbs.

From what little I can find out about it, this was made in the Fernandes Custom Shop in Japan. It's a one of a kind from what I'm told. Not another one like it out there (please let me know if my sources are incorrect). It was custom ordered from a Fernades dealer in Tokyo.

Craftsmanship is second to none. Neck pocket and all joints are TIGHT. All routes and holes are very precise. 3-piece maple neck, awesome fretwork, rolled edges on board, etc.

It's built like a boutique. Great time and care was taken when creating this baby. The factory case is custom molded to the shape of the body.

Whoa, that's a Fernandes! And here I just assumed (in that other thread you mentioned) that it's a BC Rich.

Seriously nice bass. How's it sound?

Kink Rimson · #18 01-23-2011, 03:00 PM

I'm surprised that most of the basses shown so far are rarer or older models, rather than the 'standard' Tremor or Gravity models!

WackoStu · #19 01-24-2011, 10:02 AM

WackoStu #1
Madbassplaya #2
FAB-170 #3
Jumbotron #4
banikek #5
Butchblack #6
Quadzilla #7

Impressive Bass you have. Like the body shape as well!

madbassplaya · #20 02-12-2011, 08:16 AM

i was out for a bit boys as i sold my red J bass.

i'm about to be back in the game with another MIJ J bass from ferdie!