Members notjonahbutnoah Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid It's a Fernandes strat in sunburst/rosewood for $99. These have, historically, been decent copies. Billie Joe from Green Day played one, still has it I think, for the longest time. Christmas present? Ok, that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metalrulez Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Very cool as a Christmas gift for Junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Those guitars are hot and play like the perverbial dream. I know a player who has about 3 of them and plays nothing else...he swears by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MorganB Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 They are real nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Ninja Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Lots of Fernandes bolt-on-neck guitars at MF for $99 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 ^ They are, indeed. Can't decide if I need a cheap Vertigo or Ravelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 ^ They are, indeed. Can't decide if I need a cheap Vertigo or Ravelle. I've always loved the Vertigo design. The Dragonfly's not bad either. So, aren't these made in China? Are they really any good? They normally sell for $299, so you would think they're not too bad. Don't...need...more...guitars... ARRRGGHHHH!!! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted November 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I know, I noticed that too. I like that Vertigo. Pretty neat shape... I probably would hit it just to deliver the news, but I just spent a bunch on bass parts. There are currently 4 packages on the way to my house. Ugh. So much for one stop shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hush Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 SOLD OUT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Red & Black $99 also. Both in stock as of right now.http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fernandes-Retrorocket-X-Electric-Guitar?sku=H68334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I just ordered a red one. Thanks for the head's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lincoln40 Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks dude i ordered one for my nephew for Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 I tried for the SB...just missed. What to do? OH..$99 red ones...couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted November 17, 2010 Members Share Posted November 17, 2010 Can' t do it, broke.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, my red Fernandes Retrorocket arrived today. I am trying to figure out how they inspect and ship a guitar without a truss rod nut. As much as I want to be happy, I just can't. How am I supposed to set it up properly without a truss rod nut? The finish looks great, the neck joint is nicely contoured, and the pickups sound pretty good, but the setup is lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thick_mike Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, my red Fernandes Retrorocket arrived today. I am trying to figure out how they inspect and ship a guitar without a truss rod nut. As much as I want to be happy, I just can't. How am I supposed to set it up properly without a truss rod nut? The finish looks great, the neck joint is nicely contoured, and the pickups sound pretty good, but the setup is lacking. You could always put a nut on it for 10p (16c) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 That was fast! Gotta wait til' Tuesday.Hope mine has a nut. What did MF tell ya?I mean a truss rod nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 I just got off the phone with MF customer service, and they refunded me $20. That makes me smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted November 19, 2010 Members Share Posted November 19, 2010 Tempted to order a black Vertigo. It would be my only cheap guitar...(other than my Faded SG.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted November 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really? Some of you (although I suspect a troll) actually ordered one? ....you mean... I helped? I'm so happy, after I posted this, I thought "well that was a waste" I feel good, time to switch my boy scout coin to the other pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 20, 2010 Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 That's a lot of guitar for $80. Always had a good no-hassle experience from MF, not so with Sam Ash, will never deal with them again.Thanks Noah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted November 20, 2010 Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 I certainly agree with that! Here's some pics: http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p146/one4rich/?action=view¤t=FernandesStrat005.jpg http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p146/one4rich/?action=view¤t=FernandesStrat007.jpg I couldn't tell from the pic at MF that the pickguard was pearloid...the description said it was white. A nice surprise. http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p146/one4rich/?action=view¤t=FernandesStrat006.jpg In this last one, you can clearly see a round hole, not a 6-sided Allen nut. That hole the end of the truss rod, and is threaded for the nut, but I couldn't capture it in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted November 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'd email or call MF about that as soon as you can. I'm sure they'll help. I doubt they think you'd order a guitar just to steal that part. It looks nice though, frets look big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted November 20, 2010 Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'd email or call MF about that as soon as you can. I'm sure they'll help. I doubt they think you'd order a guitar just to steal that part. It looks nice though, frets look big See post #18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjonahbutnoah Posted November 20, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 20, 2010 See post #18Ah, sorry I missed that, I'm on a smartphone, touch screen goes too fast sometimes.Glat they righted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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