Up for sale, a circa 1980 Fernandes FFV-70 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a Gibson USA 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 praised for its craftsmanship, and this FFV-70 faithfully captures the look and tone of a circa 1967 Flying V.

With mahogany body/neck construction and a rosewood fretboard, the FFV-70 offers great natural midrange warmth and growl, providing an ideal platform for the pair of L-8005 humbuckers. Wound at ~8k ohms, these pickups have defined lows and smooth trebles. The bridge is more focused and aggressive, and the neck has a woody, percussive chop. This FFV-70 weighs 7lbs 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 5/8”
-Headstock: Stone logo truss rod cover
-Tuners: Grover-style, stone logo

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: L-8005 humbucker x2, both meter at 8.05k ohms
-Harness: Noble pots
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs, three-ply pickguard

The gloss Black finish exhibits faint buckle rash central to the back, one tiny chip adjacent to the lower strap button, and a few faint scratches in the clear coat. The smooth gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.

A Gibson USA hardshell case is included.