TRADED...
I'll miss her
It is with a bit of reluctance that I offer up my Fernandes APB-5 for trade. I am the only owner and it’s been a solid instrument since purchased new in 1997. It was my first really nice bass and it still is a really nice bass. But I must admit, I favor my Yamaha RBX5 A2 more and the Fernandes gets little playtime these days. So, I’d like to experiment and see what else is out there in the 5 string market.
These MIJ models were highly regarded when first introduced. Likely made at the Figi-Gen guitar factory (http://www.fgnguitars.com/index.html), Fernandes was putting out very high quality guitars back then that are nothing like the more budget minded models built today. Rocco Prestia from Tower Of Power was known to have played the 4 string version of this bass.
Specs;
Scale: 34 inches
String Spacing: 17.5mm (adjustable +/- 0.5mm at bridge)
Neck construction: 3 piece laminated maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Swamp Ash
Finish: Natural with gloss lacquer
Pickups: Custom F.G.I pickups
Hardware: Gototh gold plated
Electronics: Active two band EQ 9v powered
Weight: 9lbs (approx)
The condition is conservatively speaking 9 out of 10. I honestly can’t find any flaws but I won’t say a 17 year old instrument is perfect. It’s only been used for studio recordings. I just had it to my tech for adjustment and it plays great with a serious gowlin’ tone. Comes included with a basic soft case.
I might be interested in a sale but for no less than $650 firm plus shipping. Trades I’m most interested in are 5 strings like the Ibanez BTB775PB, Lakland Skyline 55-01 or 55-02, MTD Kingston Heir, Tobias Growler (mid/late 90's), Reverend Mercalli, Spector Legend, Warwick $$ Corvette, or almost anything else. Trade can be even up or with cash either way depending on what is offered. Sorry, CONUS only for this deal. While I have not done much trading on TB, additional trade references (ebay and other forums) can be provided if you’d like.
Thanks for looking,
TJ
I'll miss her
It is with a bit of reluctance that I offer up my Fernandes APB-5 for trade. I am the only owner and it’s been a solid instrument since purchased new in 1997. It was my first really nice bass and it still is a really nice bass. But I must admit, I favor my Yamaha RBX5 A2 more and the Fernandes gets little playtime these days. So, I’d like to experiment and see what else is out there in the 5 string market.
These MIJ models were highly regarded when first introduced. Likely made at the Figi-Gen guitar factory (http://www.fgnguitars.com/index.html), Fernandes was putting out very high quality guitars back then that are nothing like the more budget minded models built today. Rocco Prestia from Tower Of Power was known to have played the 4 string version of this bass.
Specs;
Scale: 34 inches
String Spacing: 17.5mm (adjustable +/- 0.5mm at bridge)
Neck construction: 3 piece laminated maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Swamp Ash
Finish: Natural with gloss lacquer
Pickups: Custom F.G.I pickups
Hardware: Gototh gold plated
Electronics: Active two band EQ 9v powered
Weight: 9lbs (approx)
The condition is conservatively speaking 9 out of 10. I honestly can’t find any flaws but I won’t say a 17 year old instrument is perfect. It’s only been used for studio recordings. I just had it to my tech for adjustment and it plays great with a serious gowlin’ tone. Comes included with a basic soft case.
I might be interested in a sale but for no less than $650 firm plus shipping. Trades I’m most interested in are 5 strings like the Ibanez BTB775PB, Lakland Skyline 55-01 or 55-02, MTD Kingston Heir, Tobias Growler (mid/late 90's), Reverend Mercalli, Spector Legend, Warwick $$ Corvette, or almost anything else. Trade can be even up or with cash either way depending on what is offered. Sorry, CONUS only for this deal. While I have not done much trading on TB, additional trade references (ebay and other forums) can be provided if you’d like.
Thanks for looking,
TJ