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Description

The Fernandes JG-55 (Modified) is a standout in the solid body electric guitar category, appealing to both seasoned players and those venturing into new sonic territories. This modified version of the classic model offers a blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern upgrades, making it a versatile choice for musicians across genres. Known for its sleek design and superior playability, the JG-55 features a custom-modified pickup configuration that delivers a rich, dynamic sound with enhanced clarity and sustain.

Constructed with an alder body, this guitar provides a balanced tonal foundation, while the maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth playability and a warm resonance. The Fernandes JG-55 is equipped with a reliable tremolo bridge system, allowing for expressive pitch modulation without compromising tuning stability. With its vintage-inspired aesthetics paired with contemporary modifications, this guitar is ready to meet the demands of both stage and studio performances.

The JG-55's versatility is further enhanced by its intuitive control layout, featuring volume and tone knobs along with a 5-way selector switch, granting players the ability to sculpt their tone with precision. Whether you're laying down intricate solos or strumming power chords, this instrument delivers consistently impressive results.

Key Features:

  • Modified pickup configuration for dynamic sound
  • Alder body with maple neck and rosewood fingerboard
  • Reliable tremolo bridge system
  • Vintage-inspired design with modern upgrades
  • Intuitive control layout with 5-way selector switch

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fernandes JG-55 (Modified).

Mods and upgrades

  • Customy filtertron pickups have been installed, replacing original single "strat" pickups or humbuckers, enhancing sound quality significantly.

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Features and functionality

  • It's noted that the Fernandes JG-55 typically features a Strat-style bridge and vibrato system, which some players find less desirable.

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  • Originally designed with two knobs, but modded versions may include three, possibly due to "all new electronics."

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Comparisons

  • Described as more like a Jazzmaster than a Jaguar, despite being marketed as "Fernandes Jaguar," with a Strat tremolo system.

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Value and pricing

  • Some owners feel the price should not approach that of used US Fenders, especially with modifications, considering it falls into MIM/Squier Paranormal territory.

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See how Reeves Gabrels uses Fernandes JG-55 (Modified)

Reeves Gabrels

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In a Tweet response, Reeves explains the mod evolution of his Red Fernandes Dragonfly.

"The guitar pictured started out as a Dragonfly that came to me from Fernandes. Then I changed it over time. First I replaced the neck with one from a '67 Telecaster, refretted with my preferred jumbo frets and with Sperzel locking tuners added.

I replaced the middle pickup with a DiMarzio Virtual Vintage 60s style & replaced the Fernandes sustainer with a Sustainiac. The bridge pickup sounded good so I kept It. Also original are the Gotoh bridge, the non-Sustainiac wiring, and the "mother-of-pearl" pickguard.

Also over time, the red paint on the body chipped, revealing bits of the original turquoisey green. I'd asked Fernandes for a red instrument; they evidently repainted one to give me. I really like the chipped result, as the opposing color frequencies make each chip look 3D.

Other modifications: a kill switch hidden in the pickguard, and replacement knobs with tops that match the pickguard. This was a favored guitar from 1998/1999 (when I made Hours with David Bowie) through 2009 (when I started recording Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends)."

https://twitter.com/audiodeluxeHQ/status/1305163927555387392?s=20

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