Fernandes is a long-established brand that has been active since the dawn of Japanese guitar making.
There is no doubt that it is a brand that defined an era, and it commands respect.
This model is the FSA-60, based on the traditional semi-acoustic guitar.
A rare model from the stone logo period.
The sound is thick and sweet, yet tight.
Japan vintage guitars still enjoy enduring popularity today.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod and neck are in good condition.
The body and finish show overall signs of use, and the metal parts appear dull. There are linear scratches on the body top and the 6-string side cutaway, and there is chipping near the pickguard mounting screw holes. Scratches and scuffs are scattered near the 6th string F-hole and control area, with minor overall wear visible.
The binding on the body sides shows sun fading and cracking. Near the endpin, there are marks resembling a replacement. The center of the body back shows belt buckle marks and touch-up traces. Linear scratches are also present on the 6th string cutaway.
Linear scratches are present on the neck back near the 4th-5th frets. Impact marks are visible near the headstock logo, around the 6th string peg, on the upper headstock side, and near the 3rd-4th string pegs on the headstock back.
Electronics condition: The volume knob has a crackling sound.
Pickguard is missing; strap pins have been replaced.
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Selector
Nut Width: 40mm
Bridge String Spacing: 10mm
Scale Length: 24.75 Inch
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: Japan
TONIQ craftsmen deliver this item after rigorous inspection.
Accessories: None
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspection: Takahashi
Product Photos: Murai
Includes TONIQ 3-Month Warranty
◯ About GIB and TONIQ Warranties
● Maintenance: Free for Life
Instruments purchased at our store qualify for free “String Vibration Setup” (normally ¥4,400) for life. (Reservation required)
・Present your warranty card with your name filled in.
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・Shipping and other fees are the customer's responsibility.
●Resale Value Guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee its resale value at our store. Values are 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells. Except for some items like consignment goods, we will repair free of charge (or, if repair is impossible, accept returns or issue refunds) for failures occurring within normal use during the specified warranty period after purchase.
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that the following cases will incur charges even within the warranty period:
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumable parts.
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failures or damage resulting from handling contrary to the precautions in the instruction manual.
・Failures or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
・If the warranty card lacks your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if any text has been altered.
・If the warranty card is not presented or has been lost.
(Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made within Japan)
● Trade-in available for up to 15% OFF
When purchasing, using our trade-in service reduces the sales price by 10%. (Commissioned items excluded. Applicable only when the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly Buyback Boost Campaign, the discount rate increases to 15%.
We ship using sturdy cardboard boxes.
We also ship internationally.