Fernandes FPB-60?

[danbowskill]

I've heard good things about these late 70's early 80's Japanese lawsuits. I've had a tokai hardpuncher from the 80's that was fab, and i assume they are both from the same factory?

Anyone had any experience with one they can share? Ones popped up that's peaked my interest. Ash body maple neck

Edited December 31, 2024 by danbowskill

[Bassassin]

On 30/12/2024 at 23:24, danbowskill said:

I've heard good things about these late 70's early 80's Japanese lawsuits. I've had a tokai hardpuncher from the 80's that was fab, and i assume they are both from the same factory?

Anyone had any experience with one they can share? Ones popped up that's peaked my interest. Ash body maple neck

 

No personal experience but yes, Fernandes Fender types from the late 70s/early 80s were probably made by Tokai Gakki in Hamamatsu.

 

Fwiw these aren't 'lawsuit' instruments - that's a term only really applicable (and even then, there's some debate) to Ibanez-branded Gibson copies which pre-date the 1976 headstock redesign.

[Chienmortbb]

On 30/12/2024 at 23:24, danbowskill said:

I've heard good things about these late 70's early 80's Japanese lawsuits. I've had a tokai hardpuncher from the 80's that was fab, and i assume they are both from the same factory?

Anyone had any experience with one they can share? Ones popped up that's peaked my interest. Ash body maple neck

I was a frequent t visitor to Japan at the time and these were well regarded guitars. Never played one though.