Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
1990's Fernandes TEJ-70 Telecaster (active pickups) Black MIJ & new Hard Case
£749.00 + shipping
JAPAN IMPORT
I see these Fernandes guitars quite often for sale in Japan but this is the first one that I have imported. I have imported a few Burny guitars (same make & factory) and all have been excellent so I decided I'd have a look at one of these. There are several models but I thought I would try and get a higher end model which this one is. The main difference from others being that this one has active pickups which I have to say sound excellent. Bright, clear & responsive with plenty of punch!
This particular guitar has a few nicks & scratches but nothing excessive & for a 30+ year old guitar is extremely good. The active pickups work as they should and are powered by a 9 volt (PP9) battery.
If you are not already aware, Fernandes & Burny guitars almost never have a serial number anywhere on the body. The only way to date them really is from old catalogues. All Burny & Fernandes guitars from this era were made in Japan.
I think that this guitar plays extremely well & would be a worthy addition to any collection.
Specifications:
Body Material: Basswood
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Telecaster
Finish: Hi Gloss Black
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish; Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
Bridge Pickup: FGI-2S active pickup
Neck Pickup: FGI-2S active pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Switch: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration: Active SS
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Steel Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Black
Tuning Machines: GOTOH Stamped black finish
Control Knobs: Black Knurled round-Top
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Colour: Black
Weight: 3.25 kg
Case included: Thomann Black rectangular hard case
Hard Case Policy
As said many times, all my guitars come shipped in a new black hard case which is included in the price. I find this is the safest way to avoid damage in transit. This case is a nice new fitted one from Thomann in Germany. Alternatively, if you are collecting the guitar and, like some buyers have cases coming out of their ears, that's no problem, I'll adjust the price (usually around a £50 discount) and I can usually find you an old gigbag to take the guitar away in. The only hard and fast rule I have is that I won't ship a guitar in a gigbag.
If you are further interested in this guitar, you can either email me with any queries & I'll do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
Or, you can buy quickly and safely using the PayPal "buy now" button and I will ship to most UK addresses the next working day. Highlands and Islands can be slightly dearer but I'll keep the cost as low as I can.
I can accept credit card payments by phone and will also offer a small discount to purchasers using bank transfer payments.
Overseas customers are very welcome but please email me first for shipping quotes.
