1976 Fernandes FST Series 50's Reissue Stratocaster (Sunburst)

1976 Fernandes FST Series 50's Reissue Stratocaster (Sunburst)Made in Japan in 1976, this was a mid range FST model that aimed to replicate the mid 50's Stratocaster. The catalog lists these as being built with a mahogany body with a "silver heartwood" center block bolted to a hard maple neck, this one weighs 3. 9kg's. Loaded with aftermarket unbranded pickups and Japanese pots wiring mounted to a single ply white pickguard (slightly cracked but still solid). Fernandes branded tuners and the original Japanese

the SR-500 was Yamaha's version of a late 70's CBS style Stratocaster

The truss works perfectly and the neck is straight with plenty of life in the shiny frets

Even if you have other Keeley effects or workstations

the same guy who created the legendary pickups for the Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster

Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq

2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with satin chrome saddles

Basswood body with a maple neck and 22 fret fingerboard (648mm scale length)

Loaded with Select by EMG HSS pickups controlled by independent on/off switches

not just a great sounding overdrive

we've supplied pictures to show that they fit most Japanese Fender models though

sound and technique

The rough drive sound and MID with a sense of extrusion match aggressive bass players