NBD - Crusty Fernandes content

[Rib 13]

OP congrats.....for 30 bucks, absolutely!

Fernandes makes great basses. Well worth it, plus it has 24 frets!

They are interesting, to say the least. ........My BXB-55 (below) - two passive humbuckers - takes EQ tweaking but can be a very punchy and bright bass with both pickups dimed......Their BC Rich and Alembic clones are eye-popping (pics below)

 

[mdogs]

Somebody rode that hard and put her away wet!!!!

 

[vvvmmm]

It's close but the pickups and rear strap button are different.

Because yers doesn't have a "rear strap button"? Knobs are different, too.

Re the pup, mines is a kinda MM-looking but it's passive without a pre-amp. Plays better'n it sounds but sounds good. Was I gonna stage it, I might swap the pup (but I don't like active, so it might not make a lotta difference?), but as is it's another flava.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Crusty Fernandes = Excellent Band Name
Crusty Fernandes = "They were half-way into a full Crusty Fernandes behind the dumpster"
Crusty Fernandes = Disgusting Taco-Based food item available from obscure and elusive Food Truck.

 

[BunchyMutt]

This popped up locally. I'm still not sure why but I bought it for $30

shoot. That's awesome

 

[chadface]

Because yers doesn't have a "rear strap button"?

Haha, here's a better picture

 

[HeavyJazz]

Hope you've had your shots.

 

[Hues]

This popped up locally. I'm still not sure why but I bought it for $30

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The output jack is loose and takes some fiddling to work. None of the pots seem to do anything but it doesn't sound half bad. I only played with it a couple of minutes though.

Any ideas on year and model?

It's been a while since I've had such an intense desire to grab a sander and just go at something for hours....Make that beautiful body look right again.Fill it with new goodies.

 

[Keger Jupit]

Heck I've spent more on dates that ended worse than that bass looks. I'd pick that up for $30 any day of the week

I think it's becausae of your hats Early!

 

[Keger Jupit]

That. Is. Cool.

I dig it

 

[Ellery]

This popped up locally. I'm still not sure why but I bought it for $30

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The output jack is loose and takes some fiddling to work. None of the pots seem to do anything but it doesn't sound half bad. I only played with it a couple of minutes though.

Any ideas on year and model?

Careful, you might scratch it.

 

[chadface]

Careful, you might scratch it.

It came with a gig bag. I'm a little confused by that. The bag isn't in a bad shape, maybe she put it in the closet and forgot about it...

 

[chadface]

Hope you've had your shots.

Don't worry, I cleaned it with clorox wipes. I would post the 'after' pictures but it doesn't look much different...

 

[bassliner50]

Beauty queen.

 

[Ellery]

It came with a gig bag. I'm a little confused by that. The bag isn't in a bad shape, maybe she put it in the closet and forgot about it...

Well she's all yours, have fun with it!

 

[shupe13]

Congrats!

Well worth the $30 in my book.

 

[Ostie]

I think I went to school with Crusty Fernandes.

 

[chadface]

I think I went to school with Crusty Fernandes.

Me too, and boy did she know how to party

 

[Gunga Din]

Haha, here's a better picture
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I'd have to do the same. Get the thinners onto it, sand it, and refinish in a solid colour if you can't get all the paint and burn-marks out. Could be a labour of love.....

 

[vvvmmm]

I really kind mebbe don't want to know how it got in that condition, but I believe the story might involve lighter fluid, and someone vaping crack ...