Up for sale, a 1980 Fernandes BO-50 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Fernandes dates to the “Stone logo” era of production, used from 1977-81 and signifying the partnership between Fernandes and Tokai. This period of Fernandes production is widely lauded for premium tonewoods and craftsmanship, and this BO-50 features five-ply maple/mahogany neck-through construction with sen ash body wings, loaded with a GB-3 split-coil pickup.

The neck-through construction provides plenty of natural resonance and sustain beyond what's typically achieved with a P Bass, and this BO-50 is notably lightweight and well-balanced given its construction at 8lbs 7oz. The GB-3 split-coil pickup features ceramic magnet construction, yielding smooth, rumbling lows with great punch and sweet treble articulation accentuated via the brass saddles. This BO-50 has been professionally setup here at  Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple/mahogany (five-ply)
-Shape: Chunky U, measuring .885” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, dot inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled and crowned, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 5/8”, bone
-Tuners: Clover button, nickel-plated

Body Specs:

-Wood: Sen ash (walnut stringers)
-Pickups: GB-3 split-coil x1
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to January, 1980
-Hardware: Toploader bridge with brass saddles, dome-top knurled knobs (nickel-plated)

The gloss Brown Sunburst finish highlights the neck through construction, and cosmetic wear includes light pick scuffing on top, some dings on the body as a whole and light finish checking adjacent to the output jack. The gloss on neck profile exhibits just a few shallow marks.

A black tolex hardshell case is included.