Fernandes Revolver FR-50, 80’s. Произведено в Япония. → Обява 50426538

The Fernandes guitars were made in the Fujigen Gakki factory or in the Chushin Gakki factory in the 80’s. After reading some information about this model, it seems like this one was crafted in the Chushin Gakki (Nagano) in 1987.

I’m not a guitar tech, but I did some work to ensure the performance of the instrument. The guitar is ready to be played! Still needs some maintenance to be in optimal condition.

Maintenance already done:

· General cleaning.

· The fretboard has been hydrated with lemon oil.

· New strings (Aria Pro II .009 - .046 “Heavy Bottom”).

· Confirmation of sound. All electronics work correctly.

· Truss rod adjustment. I don’t have the size of rule this neck needs, but I adjusted it as I felt it was okay. Truss rod has room.

· Intonation improved the best I could.

Expected details for a vintage instrument and other detected things. Important: Please take this in consideration before buying.

· There was a reparation in one of the bridge holes where you put the bridge pole to adjust the tremolo height (see picture). The tremolo pole is stable and the whole unit has no problem, the studs work and spins as expected. The damage on the paint is below the tremolo plate, but still the reparation is visible since it was done by an amateur.

· Minor cosmetic dings on the body (almost unnoticeable).

· The neck socket has cosmetic damages on the sides.

· The neck pickup has some rust.

· When you play the 2nd string open you can hear a “ringing” harmonic. The ringing is not heard or a problem when recording. Also, when you play the 4th string around the 7th fret there is a buzzing. You can play and record with that and, in my opinion, is barely noticeable, but it can be annoying. A maintenance of the frets might be a good idea, if possible, but I can’t do that kind of job and if I send it to repair then I’ll need to increase the price, so I’ll leave it to you to decide.

Text translated from Japanese to English from the

Fernandes 1987 regarding the FRT-50.

“A one-pickup rock beast designed for a raw tone and stage agility.

The body design follows the FR-55 but with a more compact size. It incorporates all the functionality of a 24.75-inch short-scale neck. Designed for stage comfort, it features a pickguard-less design, and the FR-50 allows
players to explore subtle tonal nuances thanks to its carefully selected
hollow-type fingerboard cavity (likely for enhanced resonance).

The humbucker features the ProSound VH-5, delivering ideal sound for solos and riffs. The BODY CRASHER FRT-8 tremolo system enables bold arm movements (up/down) with precise response.

With a focus on pure essence—no frills, pure rock essence: A stripped-down weapon for maximum sonic impact—this model is the ultimate choice for dominating rock territory.”

Text translated from Japanese to English from the Fernandes 1987 regarding the humbucker pickup VH-5 Brown Sugar.

"This pickup delivers versatile lead tones—combining the full-range power of a humbucker with the articulate clarity of a single-coil.

Dual-Character Sound:

Thick, punchy humbucker output (ideal for rock/metal). Sparkling clean tones reminiscent of strat-style single-coils.

Precision Winding:

Coils meticulously wound for balanced tension, maximizing sustain and string-to-string tonal consistency. Flat pole pieces enhance vibrato sensitivity and note definition.

Sonic Range:

Accessories included:
Tremolo bar.

Sale terms:

Please note that this is, as almost all the guitars I sell, second hand instruments. The guitar is sold as-is. If you live in Sofia you are welcome to check and test the instrument before buying, but I speak only English or Spanish. You can also ask for more pictures, videos or more detailed information.