~1980 Fernandes 80s ST-155BG Red
Description
Fernandes, mid-1980s, ST-155BG Brad Gills Signature
This is the “ST-155BG,” the signature model of Brad Gills, the guitarist from Night Ranger.
Positioned as the top-of-the-range model among the three signature models available at the time, its specifications are unique, including a 4-ply pickguard, a Floyd Rose “FRT-3B” bridge without fine tuners, an “SB3000” booster, and a side jack.
The truss rod is ineffective (though it does turn), making it impossible to adjust; we will only provide the instrument in its current condition. (We do not offer repair services for this item.)
The back panel is missing, and the tremolo arm has been replaced.
There are chips in the wood, and paint is peeling in multiple places around the perimeter of the back cavity. There are numerous tiny dents and scratches across the entire body, as well as some minor pockmarks and scuffing on the back of the neck and scratches on the headstock.
The frets show slight indentations where the plain strings sit, but approximately 70% remain intact and the neck is currently nearly straight.
Appearance: Standard for its age
Frets: Approximately 70% intact
Neck Condition: No issues at present
Truss Rod: Inoperable (turns but has no effect)
Replaced Parts: Tremolo arm
Repair/Modification History: None
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard: 12R ≒ 305mm
Frets: Medium Jumbo (22 frets)
Nut Width: 42.2mm
Neck Shape: “U” (1st Fret: 22.0mm / 12th Fret: 24.0mm)
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Neck Scale: 25.5-inch Long Scale
Pickups: Seymour Duncan SSL-Lx2, Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB
Controls: 1 Volume / 2 Tone (Front & Center) / 5-way Pickup Selector / Booster Switch
Weight: 3.77 kg
Case: General Soft Case
Accessories: Tremolo Arm
This is the “ST-155BG,” the signature model of Brad Gills, the guitarist from Night Ranger.
Positioned as the top-of-the-range model among the three signature models available at the time, its specifications are unique, including a 4-ply pickguard, a Floyd Rose “FRT-3B” bridge without fine tuners, an “SB3000” booster, and a side jack.
The truss rod is ineffective (though it does turn), making it impossible to adjust; we will only provide the instrument in its current condition. (We do not offer repair services for this item.)
The back panel is missing, and the tremolo arm has been replaced.
There are chips in the wood, and paint is peeling in multiple places around the perimeter of the back cavity. There are numerous tiny dents and scratches across the entire body, as well as some minor pockmarks and scuffing on the back of the neck and scratches on the headstock.
The frets show slight indentations where the plain strings sit, but approximately 70% remain intact and the neck is currently nearly straight.
Appearance: Standard for its age
Frets: Approximately 70% intact
Neck Condition: No issues at present
Truss Rod: Inoperable (turns but has no effect)
Replaced Parts: Tremolo arm
Repair/Modification History: None
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard: 12R ≒ 305mm
Frets: Medium Jumbo (22 frets)
Nut Width: 42.2mm
Neck Shape: “U” (1st Fret: 22.0mm / 12th Fret: 24.0mm)
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Neck Scale: 25.5-inch Long Scale
Pickups: Seymour Duncan SSL-Lx2, Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB
Controls: 1 Volume / 2 Tone (Front & Center) / 5-way Pickup Selector / Booster Switch
Weight: 3.77 kg
Case: General Soft Case
Accessories: Tremolo Arm