Question:
Any opinions on the Fernandes J bass? I can pick one up for about $300. How does that price sound. Russ
Response:
> Any opinions on the Fernandes J bass? I can pick one up for about $300. > How does that price sound. > Russ
Fernandes basses are , IMHO of course, constructed with far better quality control than the comparably priced Mexican Fenders. $300 for a new one is an average price. If it includes a case it’s a pretty good deal. If it’s used, the price is too high. Rick B.
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> > Any opinions on the Fernandes J bass? I can pick one up for about $300. > How does that price sound. > Russ > Fernandes basses are , IMHO of course, constructed with far better > quality control than the comparably priced Mexican Fenders. $300 for > a new one is an average price. If it includes a case it’s a pretty > good deal. If it’s used, the price is too high. > Rick B.
Fernandes Basses are not a bad deal for $300. However, Fernandes are strictly starter basses. Once your ability improves you are going to want to buy a bass with better hardware, better electronics, and with better wood. That means spending about $800. The problem with Fernandes is that they have no resale value. A Fender that you spend $300 or $400 for you can either keep forever or sell for $300 in a few years. The Fernandes you won’t want to keep and you’ll have a tough time selling it. Take your $300, find a used Fender. It’ll be worth it in the long run. — Eliot
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Ouch! Fernandes is not just a starters bass anymore. The Fernandes endorser list current encludes Danny Elfman of Oingo Boingo, Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick, members of Lynard Skynard, Carmen Grillo and Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power, Tere Bertke of Blackhawk, Taras from Dwight Yocum’s band, Eddie Jackson of Queensryche, Jennifer Flinch of L7, members of GWAR, Rex from Pantera, Fripp and Belew from King Crimson and a host of others. Just because a bass doesn’t say Fender, does mean it’s not good quality. Fender makes as many poor or fair instruments as they do good quality instruments. Every Fernandes I’ve ever had in stock will out play and perform a Fender in the same price range. A low level Fernandes will out play a Mexican or Korean strat any day of the week.Don’t follow the hype, trust what feels good when you’re playing it. Remember the India Strats? Talk about a poor quality instrument. If you like the way the Fernandes basses play, you’re not alone, and don’t let other people tell you otherwise. Fernandes is a solid choice for professionals and amatuers. Any questions, please e-mail me. Steve Sound Waves